Valid Passport dated at least 6 months after date of return from deployment.
The following should be with you when outside of the Heart to Heart Volunteer Center:
- Copy of Current Passport
- Copy of professional licenses and certifications.
- Copies of your travel registration forms on your person (travel itinerary, etc)
Personal Items:
3 Refillable Water bottles (safe water provided)
Small amount of powdered laundry soap
Small amount of powdered laundry soap
2 way radio if you have one
Snacks for lunch (protein bars, nuts, beef jerky)
Beverage mix (Gatorade Aid, Crystal Light)
Mosquito repellant with deet (spray/lotion)
Personal prescription medications
First Aid supplies (anti-diarrhea medications, antibiotic ointment, NSAIDs, bandaids, etc.)
Toiletries
Small flashlight (extra batteries)
Shoes should be sturdy, comfortable and close toed
Remember after hours clothing: shorts, tee shirts, scrubs, swim suit, shower shoes, rain gear
Spending money (US cash is accepted, bring small denominations - i.e. $1s and $5s)
Cell phone optional (check with your provider for coverage details available in Haiti)
Camera (there are some picture taking protocols…)
Entertainment - Books, Music CD’s, DVD’s (CD and DVD player at Volunteer Center)
No credit or debit cards will work
Spending money $100-$200 We will have plenty of opportunity to purchase Haitian Arts and other items
No need for special electrical plugs
Passports must not expire before 12-1-13
Bring your own shampoo lotion sunscreen bug spray
no blow dryers or curling irons the electrical system will not support
Bring cameras pen paper for journal entry
Be prepared for unique Haitian foods. If you have allergies of any kind or on a special diet let us know
It is a good idea to purchase travel / medical insurance for health care we will offer a group policy more info to come within a few days (cost under $100 for students) or you can get your own.
Check with CDC and your medical doctor for any recommendations particular to your situation
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