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Passport
It is required to have a passport valid for at least 6 months after your departure date to travel to and from Haiti . Forms are available online as well as finding the location nearest you accepting applications. To find the information needed you can go to travel.state.gov/passport on the web. Customs
You will be required to fill out a customs form on the plane before you arrive in Haiti . The address you should put on this form will be provided to you by your team leader in Miami the night before departure.
Airport
When traveling to other countries you will find the airports are not the same as in the States. Upon arrival, there will be lots of people waiting outside to “help you” with your bags. However, do not be deceived, you will be paying for this. It can be very overwhelming if you are unaware. Some of them wait there all day just for the chance to make some money so be prepared, it's pretty hectic.
Final Note
There are no public restrooms, so there may be occurrences of people relieving themselves on the streets. Also the modesty is different in Haiti than in the States so be prepared to see more than you're used to.
Approximate Trip Costs
Based on a 7 day/6 night stay.
- Airfare Varies Volunteers are responsible for making their own flight arrangements but are asked to book on a predetermined flight into Port au Prince , Haiti .
- Mission Trip Fee- $525 to be sent with your application, this covers the cost of drivers, tipping, escort fee, dance
theater with dinner, etc
- Hotel $45 /night and $25 per day for meals.
- Supplies Varies GCOM asks that all volunteers use 2 pieces of “checked luggage” for supplies. If the team does
not have enough supplies to fill the bags, items can be shipped to the team leader from our donations coordinator.
Volunteers are responsible for any extra expenses incurred during their stay.
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We suggest that you bring the following items with you…
- Cash in ones and fives
- Unscented Soap, Shampoo & Lotion
- 100% Deet Bug Spray (Available at Target or other camping supply stores)
- Flashlight
- Toilet Paper (1 roll, just in case)
- Baby Powder
- Flip Flops/Sandals/Shoes
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- Summer clothes, i.e. shorts or capris (skirt/sundress for ladies)
- Swim Suit
- Wet Wipes
- Antibacterial Hand Gel
- Wide Mouth Water Bottle with Lid
- Color Copy of Passport
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Snacks:
- Trail Mix
- Turkey/Beef Jerky
- Granola Bars
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- Peanut Butter
- Crystal Light “On the Go”
- Treats or Candy for the children at the Orphanages (NO hard candy, please)
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Items to return to GCOM prior to departure
- Mission Trip Application
- Volunteer Release Form
- Emergency Contact Information Form
- Medical Information Form
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- Acknowledgement Page
- Color Copy of Passport
- Copy of Medical Insurance card
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