Hollywood Pack List

While in Hollywood, groups stay in the DOOR community house and/or a nearby church. Each participant should bring a sleeping bag, sleeping mat, a towel, and toiletries. There are a few bunk beds available during some weeks in the year. Please ask the city director in your planning stage if these are necessary for your adults. Work clothing is a must and other casual/sport clothing as desired. There are no laundry facilities. Participants should also bring Bibles and notebooks. A detailed list of what to bring will be included in the orientation materials sent in the spring.

Hollywood weather can be hot and dry in the summer, and rainy in the winter/spring. Be prepared to drink lots of water and to protect yourself from the sun. Evenings can be cool, so jackets might be desired. Dress will always be casual - shorts/jeans and T-shirts being standard (unless attending a Sunday worship service). Work clothes will be subject to wear, tear and possible stains. Many of the agencies that DOOR works with do require that all volunteers wear long pants. Pack with this in mind. It’s a good idea to mark your clothes with your name. The following is a suggested list:

What to Bring

Optional Items

Bible
Personal notebook or journal, pen
Sleeping bag
Pillow
Work clothes:
-Old shorts
-Old jeans/ long pants
-Old T-shirts
-Long-sleeved shirt
-Work shoes (sturdy tennis shoes will do; thongs or open shoes are NOT permitted at many work sites)
Sunscreen
Mosquito repellant
Hat (Some agencies require a hat to be worn)
Casual clothes:
-Shorts
-Jeans/ pants
-Shirts
Shoes for recreation
Light jacket (for rain and cool evenings)
Swimsuit (for summer camps)
Socks & underwear as appropriate
Towel
Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, etc.)
Sleeping apparel suitable for co-ed area
Inhalers for those who suffer from asthma

Sandals & Sunglasses
Camera
Spending money
Water bottle
Games, cards, reading material, etc.
Guitar
Football, Frisbee, etc.
Alarm clock
Light jacket

DO NOT BRING!

iPods, mp3 players, etc.
Electronic or computer games
(use this week to live more simply and to be entertained by one another)
Weapon-like toys or devices
Fire crackers
Irreplaceable clothes or jewelry
Alcohol & Non-prescription drugs
Large air mattresses

NOTES
If attending a local worship service, choose conservative dressy Sunday wear. Many urban congregations do not dress casually for worship service.
Two pairs of shoes are recommended- one for work, one for play.
Many agencies require long pants. Please bring at least 2 pair of pants.

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