Haiti Earthquake News
UMVIM iscurrently working in Haiti, following January's earthquake. Read below for information about preparing a team to serve in Haiti.
The work to be done in Haiti will be prioritized in cooperation with the Methodist Church of Haiti in areas affected by the January 12, 2010 earthquake. In general, projects will consist of rubble removal/deconstruction, medical assessments, and vacation bible schools. The schools are closed due to building damage. Building engineers are reviewing building standards for the best possible way to rebuild as needed by the Haitian people.
The goal is to work with the people of Haiti and to help them with their needs.
General team qualifications & guidelines:
1. All UMVIM teams must sign their team up through the US Haiti Calendaring Coordinator. The US calendaring coordinator will determine the location of where teams will work. Even if your team has prior Haiti experience, your assigned location may be different due to changing circumstances and priority needs.
2. All teams will work on projects which are the priority of the Methodist Church of Haiti.
3. Your team leader must have current team leader training.
4. You must have previous experience with the Methodist Church of Haiti.
5. Teams are to consist of no more than 12 members.
6. Teams must purchase accident insurance.
7. Teams will be required to have all immunizations up to date.
8. It is highly recommended that each team have at least one medical person as a part of their team. Some locations will be at least an hour away from hospital care. With more medical persons on a team they can assist in medical assessments in the communities where the teams will be working.
9. Estimated cost of mission is about $50.00 per day plus airfare or about $1500.00 per person. This will include your transportation to Haiti , food, housing and in country transportation.
10. Each team will be expected to raise $ 3,000 in project money. This amount will be matched by UMCOR up to $3000.
11. At this point in time there are only two flights a day into Port au Prince. All teams are required to enter and leave through this city.
All teams will be scheduled through the US-Haiti Calendaring Consultant. To get your team on the calendar, or for more information, email Susan Meister at haitivolunteers@yahoo.com.
