“...find sustainable projects you believe in, within an organization you can trust OR have a vehicle to hold them accountable, then PARTICIPATE. Participation is Power!” 

~ Jean Valerus, Farm Haiti CEO

Welcome to the Farm Haiti Volunteer Program I'm looking forward to speaking to you about what you hope to experience during this trip. Farm Haiti is firmly about sustainable development in Haiti. We hope that during your trip you will see first hand the challenges faced by Haitian Farmers and never again underestimate how much your helping hand can accomplish. Attached you will find the application form and other information about the program. I can assist you personally with obtaining flight quotes and I would suggest you finalize that sooner than later, as prices will increase as we appraoch the travel date. Please do not hesitate to respond with any questions you may have.

Kindest Regards,
cJ - Jean Valerus

Volunteer for 1 week in Haiti
Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: TBD
 
Description: We are please to announce the Haiti volunteer program. This is a program geared toward individuals who desire to spend sometime in Haiti to volunteer for what will be a memorable and life changing experience. Participants will be able to stay for a week at our farm in Thomonde, where food and lodging will be provided. There, participants can aid in any number of volunteer services ranging anywhere from training, building or a number of agricultural projects currently being facilitated by Farm Haiti.

This is a very unique opportunity for individuals to directly aide in sustainable efforts. We believe that the best way to go about building awareness and making a lasting impact is by having individuals become directly involved in changing Haiti for the better. What those who enter the program will gain is an understanding of the devastation wrought on Haitian soil and what proactive steps can be accomplished to rebuild Haiti for a brighter tomorrow. Program Participants will leave the program with a lasting impression and be empowered with information to bring back to their own constituents.

Only by being directly involved can we hope to make any real impact. This program allows individuals to do just that without having to be burden of personally planning all the logistics and coordination that is necessary to properly plan such a trip and excursion. Our organization is lead by a dedicated staff that are Haitian themselves, thus we are able to provide all the necessary safety majors to insure that all participants of this program will be able to fulfill the program itinerary without any fear.

Highlights: 
* Live and Work alongside local people and other volunteers.
* Learn about Haiti and what challenges it faces.
* Work with NGO and gain relief volunteer experience.
* Assist in teaching English to children and adults.
* Obtain a life changing experience you will remember forever.
* Help the people of Haiti who desperately need it.

Qualifications: 
* 18yrs-up
* Strong desire to Volunteer in Haiti
* Good communications skills
* Desire to learn about Haiti's history and culture

Languages :

• English

Cost in US$: USD 300

Cost Includes :

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food on site/program related
  
• Lodging on site/program related
  

• Orientation/Training
• Registration fees

• Travel to and from farm in country
  
• Written materials
  

Cost Include Description:

* 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 (At Hotel in Thomonde)
* Breakfast and dinner
* Fully equipped facilities (Includes water, electricity, internet?)
* Supervision and follow-up for the duration of your program
* Post program review
* Donation for work materials
* Translators and Education specialist
* All program related ground transport

Experience Required: yes
Leadership

Volunteer Types :

• food
• health care
• labor: agriculture, construction, manufacturing, planning, research
  
• translation
• youth development

Typical Volunteer: Outgoing, Leader, Willing to work in a group, Open minded

Age Range: 18 and older

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements :

• Group living
• Camping

Participants Travel to Haiti Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 5-10

Application Process Involves:

•  Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

•  Exit Debriefing Abroad
•  Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Year Founded: 3

There are multiple ways to show your support. We invite you to share your expertise in developing or enhancing our current programs and new ones. Participate in fund raising or volunteer on one of our next trips (See below). And lastly  your donations can be ear marked for any one of our many programs.

We see agricultural development as part of the larger role that we play in public health. Our work is not just "farming". It translates into greater food security, improved economic conditions and educational opportunities for the children of these families. We humble accept your support in any way you can and thank you in behalf of the  communities we serve.