What the eye doesn’t see doesn’t move the heart – Haitian Proverb

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Volunteers for HAITI provides the laity with an opportunity to serve God’s people in the poorest country in the western hemisphere.

Volunteers are committed to developing their spirituality, living simply, growing in community and working for social justice that challenges unjust structures. They live with the Religious of Jesus and Mary and share in their mission.

For the past four years, volunteers have served in the mountain town of Gros Morne, which is about five hours north of Port-au-Prince. For the past two years volunteers have also served in a second site in Jean Rabel, a hamlet northwest of Gros Morne.

Volunteers work in a variety of community organizing efforts in Haiti; health care, gardening, education, youth groups, artisan groups, reforestation efforts. RJM’s, volunteers, and Haitians work together to meet the many needs of the people.

There are opportunities for summer and year-long commitments. For more information, contact Sr. Rita Ricker, RJM, 4602 Clemson Road, College Park, MD 20740. E-mail: collegeparkrjm@aol.com

Click here to download the 2009 Application Form (PDF)
Click here to download the Quest Haiti Brochure (PDF)

Two Additional Volunteer Opportunities in Haiti

The Religious of Jesus and Mary are seeking volunteers for two positions in Gros Morne, Haiti, for September 2009.  If you or anyone you know would be interested, in serving in one of the following capacities for a 1-2 year commitment, please contact Sr. Rita Ricker. 

Household manager for convent of sisters and lay volunteers: Work on weekly menus with cook; oversee maintenance, repair, cleaning, and upkeep of convent; train and supervise work of employees; manage household money; keep accurate records of all income and expenses; establish process for requesting and accounting for money.  Must possess strong organizational skills; be adaptable and flexible; be able to multi-task; have strong interpersonal skills; speak some French; be willing to learn Creole; be willing to make a 1-2 year commitment.  Stipend and health insurance provided.

Grants writer: Write grants to fund ministry projects; prepare required reports to funders; keep accurate records of all monies received and spent.  Must possess strong organizational skills; be adaptable and flexible; have excellent writing skills and previous grant writing experience; be willing to make a 1-2 year commitment.  Stipend and health insurance provided.

Letters/resumes can be emailed to:    collegeparkrjm@aol.com.