NJ for HAITI Mission Trip

Saturday, August 21 through Friday, August 27, 2010

NJ For Haiti & Concerned Diaspora are pleased to announce a Haiti Mission trip to Carrefour, which was the epicenter of the January 12, 2010 Earthquake. The travel dates are Saturday, August 21 – Friday, August 27, 2010. The purpose of the trip is to visit campsites and schools where people require medical and counseling assistance.

This will be one of many trips to assist the people of Haiti as they recover from the recent earthquake in January 2010. This volunteer opportunity is geared towards individuals who desire to give their time to make a lasting difference and to partner with an organization that is dedicated to impacting Haiti in the short and long term.

This is a very unique opportunity for individuals to directly aid in the relief efforts. We believe that the best way to raise awareness and make a lasting impact is by having individuals become directly involved in changing Haiti for the better.Those who participate in this program will gain a keen understanding of the devastation experienced by the Haitians, the resilient spirit of the Haitian population to face their future and the proactive steps the concerned citizen can take to rebuild Haiti for the next generation.

Our organizations are lead by dedicated staff who have roots in the Haitian community – they have lived in Haiti and/or visited Haiti many times. We work closely with Haitians and friends of Haiti, in America and globally. Our staff members are fluent in Haitian Kreyol and understand the culture of the Haitian people.

Highlights:

Live and Work alongside local people and other volunteers
Learn about Haiti and what challenges it faces
Work with NGOs and gain relief volunteer experience
Help the people of Haiti who desperately need it
Learn to speak basic Haitian Kreyol and to understand Haitian culture
Obtain a life changing experience you will remember forever

Skills & Qualifications:

Seeking medical professionals, educators, psychologists, counselors, pharmacists or concerned citizens who are
willing to assist in medical facilities as patients are treated
Open to medical/graduate students
Must be willing to experience new things
Must be a team player with an open mind
Must be 18 years of age or older

Additional Trip Details:

Destination: Carrefour, Haiti

Group size: Limited to 35 people

Volunteer work: Visit schools, tent campsites and orphanages. The team will provide medical relief, feed meals to the community, as well as participate in a building project.

Estimated Trip Cost: $550 (covers the expenses below)

Accommodations: Lodging and meals provided

Meals: Haitian cuisine prepared fresh daily (breakfast and dinner). Daily supply of Bottled Water.

Transportation will be provided between airport and lodging site, as well as between volunteer sites

Language and Culture Training prior to trip (USA)

Orientation prior to the trip

Does not include: Airfare. Additional costs may apply for passport fees, shot & medication fees or any other
items not listed.

Flights: The team will be travelling on Delta Airlines.
Departing JFK to Haiti: Saturday, August 21st (non-stop flight)
Returning to JFK from Haiti: Friday, August 27th (non-stop flight)
A group rate for airfare has been reserved. The price is $417.00 and must be purchased no later than July 11th.

Instructions will be sent via email to secure your ticket under the group reservation, once your registration form has been reviewed and accepted by our office.

Participants are responsible for purchasing airline tickets.