Volunteers should expect to work in a family home environment, in a challenging atmosphere. Anticipated activities include sharing of language and culture, light household repairs and interior painting, games, music, theater, art projects, and providing children (6) in the family home with love, care, and discipline. The children are highly motivated and cooperative, and will want to help with fix it up chores; they are rather handy and participating is an important learning process for them. Handypersons, educators, athletic teachers, yoga and dance instructors, physical therapists, social workers, and art therapists are most needed. Work will also include adult education at a remedial level.We are looking for one-on-one support for both children and adults. Volunteers with specialisations, such as Clinical Analysts and specialists in child development and care (ie: special education, physical therapy,sports, dance, martial arts, teachers/instructors, child psychologists, behavior development specialists (ADHD) ) needed.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will be housed in a community building on the lake. Volunteers should bring sleeping bags et pillows, and towelsi cots with mattresses provided. No showers or running water but you can bathe in the house. Accommodations are quite rustic Vegetarian meals are available if you prepare them. For additional information about this project or traveling to Haiti, please contact VFP at info@vfp.org - our staff has recently traveled to Haiti and can answer many questions that you have.
Location & leisure:
Fermathe is an agrarian sector, about 15 KM from Port au Prince, and we are located in a central market area off the main road to Kenscoff and Furcy. There will be opportunity for interaction with the local community, the children, staff, and each other. Sundays will be spent in social activities and excursions around Fermathe and surrounding areas. Hiking, car-trips to Petion-ville, and a family day at the beach are possible, as well as social activities including games, walks, visits to the playground.
Requirements:
Please include 2-3 paragraphs about your motivation for this project and any applicable skills you have on your application form Fees cover the cost of food and transportation to and from the Port au Prince International Airport. SPECIAL REMARKS: Volunteers who speak some Creole or French are especially needed But whatever one s language, mime always helps Insurance is not provided for this projects. Volunteers are strongly encouraged to purchase travel insurance for their trip to Haiti.
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