Alternate Spring Break Build - Homes for Orphaned Children in Haiti

  Haiti

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks and 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: March 6-28, 2010

Description: REACH is offering High School Seniors, College Students and extended family Service Learning and Leadership Opportunities in which they are able to participate in the development, funding and construction of homes for orphan children and a medical clinic for PWOJE ESPWA SUD orphanage in Les Cayes, Haiti. Students spend the school year raising funds necessary to support the project, raise community awareness about the plight of orphaned children in Haiti and then set aside time over the summer to travel to assist the community in the construction of the project.

Highlights: Volunteers will work, eat, rest and play at the ESPWA village which is incorporated on 140 acres of farmland 15 minutes from Les Cayes, Haiti. Volunteers will stay in the ESPWA Quad, which comfortably provides showers and toilets while resting is 2 person secure bedrooms. ESPWA staff provides both Creole and Western style meals. Students who have special talents and gifts can volunteer to instruct/lead a project for any and all age groups. A Catholic mass is offered once a day and varies in French, Creole and English.

Qualifications: REACH is supporting PWOJE ESPWA SUD in Les Cayes, Haiti in the construction of 9 new homes to house 680+ orphaned children and staff. REACH is looking for 15 volunteers to travel to help build these new homes. Volunteers are required to raise a minimum of $1,000 to qualify to participate. 100% of the funds are used to cover the construction costs of the homes. Volunteers do not need construction experience but must be 17 years old. Family members are invited to attend.

Cost in US$: USD 800

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: A REACH volunteer is someone who wishes to be apart of something greater than themselves and who is interested in helping orphaned children who have been adversly affected by poverty, war or natural disaster acquire a decent and affordable home.

Age Range: 17+

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

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 15

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

REACH (Reconstruction Efforts Aiding Children without Homes)'s Mission Statement: REACH (Reconstruction Efforts Aiding Children without Homes) has been founded to develop strategic partnerships with associations, organizations, groups, individuals and corporations that collectively wish to support the healthy development of children (orphans) who have been adversely affected by poverty, war, and/or natural disasters throughout the world by the construction of decent, affordable and environmentally friendly buildings.

Year Founded: 2008