Cultural Exchange and Work with Children

Program Description

Volunteers for Peace has continued our affiliation and support of the Institution Mixte du Progres primary school that is located in Desab, Haiti. Located in a rural area around one hour from Port au Prince, this school has 244 children aged 5-12. School instructors and directors are thrilled with the cultural exchanged afforded by volunteers and to help advance numerous projects that will promote the school. Meg Brook, the VFP Executive Director, is leading this project and has focused extensively on engaging with the community.

As a volunteer with this program, you will aid teachers and participate in cultural exchanges and classroom activities. Play games with the children and help to instruct sports as a part of your duties. Afternoons are spent building chairs, tables, and desks for the children. Community members and students will assist as you improve the school by repairing earthquake damage, garden, paint murals, and repaint chalkboards.

Highlights

Spend your time making friends with community members and experiencing and sharing culture. You will be able to bond with fellow volunteers as you go for a swim in the ocean, visit local markets, attend church or religious services, play games including soccer, and take part in fun activities.

Qualifications

Groups, individuals, and families are welcome.
All ages are welcome!
No prior qualifications necessary.

Volunteer Types

What`s Included

The cost covers airport pick-up and drop-off, all meals, in-country transportation, beach entrance, on-site leadership and support, and all accommodation.

During your time in Desab you will stay in a room at the school. Accommodations are very simple, there is no running water, and meals will be prepared by community members with the help of volunteers. Beds with mattresses are provided at both locations. All meals are provided but are typical Haitian and center around rice and beans as well as fruit and vegetables that are in season.