Description

Colline Foundation facilitated a summer camp for over 150 children in the summer of 2010. Many of them have never attended school, some have lost their homes and some have even lost their entire families in the January 12th earthquake. We have seen first-hand the effects of a visit from caring individuals to take part in the lives of the children and how they benefited greatly from the exposure to volunteers of good character and a giving spirit. The children, during the summer camp, have forgotten their troubles and focused on learning from and communicating with our international volunteers. We had lifted their spirits and made sure that they were fed everyday during our time with them; all the while giving them basic language and mathematics skills through our educational workshops. Furthermore, with your help, Colline Foundation can continue working with children in Haiti, by bringing in caring volunteers from around the world to carry out youth based initiatives.

Highlights

From the volunteer program's inception, it became a successful program that brought people from around the world into Haiti to volunteer. After the earthquake in Haiti, good-hearted individuals wanted to help in any way they could. Colline Foundation was one of the first organizations to allow an ordinary citizen to come to Haiti and do extraordinary work. Through our program, accountants became medical personnel, students became summer camp leaders and everyone learned to be a leader in their own right. Strong bonds were forged between people who labored alongside each other. Volunteers left with a life enriching experience and an understanding that service to others can sometimes be just as good for the people receiving the help as it is for the person giving it. We invite you to come to Haiti with us and experience the fulfillment our volunteers did, have the fun that they did and at the same time, touch the lives of children that have lost almost everything after the earthquake. We invite you to be a camp leader at our Summer Camp at Colline Academie.

Qualifications

- Hard working
- Leader
- Open-Minded
- Able To Work Well In a Team
- Optimistic
- Kind Hearted
- Willing To Contribute Skills
- Willing To Learn New Skills

Languages

• English
• French

Cost in US$:

600.00

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

- Registration fees
- Pre-departure support, including travel and project description
- Airport pickup and transfers on arrival at Port Au Prince airport
- Orientation program
- Accommodation for the duration of your stay
- Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
- Fully equipped facilities (Includes water, electricity, internet)
- Supervision and follow-up for the duration of your program
- Post program review
- Donation for building materials
- Translators and Education specialist
- All program related ground transport

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Good Spirited Hard Working Open Minded Skilled Able To Contribute To Their Group

Age Range

15+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 6+

Application Process Involves

• Disciplinary Clearance Form

Year Founded

1