The State Board of Missions Haiti partnership is in Jacmel which is located on the southern coast.  The Jacmel region is one of the largest regions in Haiti.  It is a 3-4 hour ride from Port Au Prince. 

There are three basic types of projects that the Haitian leadership has asked to promote: 

All scheduling of projects is to be done through the office of Global Missions.  For information on date availability or questions not covered here, please contact:

Scotty Goldman

1 800 264 1225  ext 387 or

 

Angie Williams

1 800 264 1225 ext 373

 

Church construction is a tremendous need.  There are still many churches that are meeting under trees or tarps.  These projects are done in a three way partership between the State Board of Missions, the Haitian church, and an Alabama church.  The SBOM provides funds to purchase property for the church building, the Haitian church provides the labor for the foundation and slab, while the Alabama church provides the labor for the remaining part of the building and funds for all building materials.  Typically, a church building will cost $12,000-$15,000. 

 

Another construction option is to work at an orphanage that is being sponsored in a joint project by First Baptist Montgomery, Children's Hope, and the SBOM.  Housing for children, dining facilities and volunteer housing are some of the projects that will be done at the orphange site.  There is an on site coordinator that will assist teams.

 

Teams will be asked to provide all equipment/tools necessary to complete the project.  All of these must be transported in checked luggage.  Any tools that can be left behind for future groups would be appreciated.

 

 

Equipment and supplies need to be provided by the team.  This includes teaching materials translated into French and/or Creole, notepads, pens, Bibles, tracts (Bibles and tracts can be pre-purchased in Haiti, given enough time) or any materials needed for your specific project.

Medical Teams

Health care is an ongoing need.  The short term goal is to provide physical relief from basic medical problems in a Christ-centered environment.  Long term goals include enabling and teaching community health and prevention.  Teams should include physicians, nurse practioners,nurses and someone to dispense medications (a nurse or pharmacist).  Non medical persons on the team can serve as administrator and chaplain to pray with patients as they wait.

 

Teams will be responsible for purchasing and taking in all medications and supplies.  Lists of suggested meds and quantities are available from the office of Global Missions. 

 

 

Cost:  2012 costs per team member will be $600 plus airfare.  This includes airfare, trip insurance, ground transportation from Port Au Prince to Jacmel, local transportation, translators, housing, and two meals per day.  Teams will have the option of going to a restaurant for an evening meal at your own expense. 

 

Each team member is required to have a current background check done through the office of Global Missions.  There is a $9 fee for this service. The check is good for five years and covers any activity through the office of Global Missions.

Clothing: Should be lightweight – cotton or cotton-blend clothes.  Due to environmental conditions, do not wear open-toed shoes or shorts.  Men should wear jeans, slacks, khakis, sport shirts.  Women should wear jeans, slacks or crop pants and t-shirts; women should wear dress or skirt and blouse to church (please no sun dresses, no spaghetti straps or thin straps). All clothing must be modest and appropriate for each ministry assignment. Haiti mission team shirts must be worn during travel for team identification.

 

Housing:  Teams will be housed at the Alabama House in Jacmel.  This cost is factored into the package.  Teams that choose to stay in hotels nearer their ministry site will be responsible for extra costs.  Breakfast and dinner are provided at the Alabama House.  Teams should plan to bring snack foods (granola bars, snack crackers, etc.) for lunch.  Linens are provided. 

Other: Team members should not use any tobacco or alcohol products while in Haiti.  Any tattoos should be covered if at all possible and body piercings removed while in Haiti (ladies earrings are okay). Additional Travel-Tip Sheet (latest revision), information related to the skill set requirements and/or special project instructions should be obtained from the SBOM. 

 

Requirements and Health/Safety Precautions:
1) All volunteers should be in excellent health and should expect to deploy in areas with no air conditioning and hot, humid conditions for extended periods of time. Individuals must be able to conduct ministry in an environment with limited resources requiring physical exertion.  
2) A valid passport with a minimum of 6 months remaining prior to expiration date required.
3) Typhoid, tetanus, Hepatitis A & B shots, anti-malarial medications.
4) Motion-sickness medication; dusty, dry conditions.  Bring individual water containers, sun-block lotion, flashlight, bug repellent, personal hygiene products and personal medications.

 

To contribute by check, make payable to: State Board of Missions, Attn: Accounting Services, P.O. Box 11870, Montgomery, AL 36111-0870. Mark checks "For Haiti Partnership." Contributions are tax deductible.