HaiNeges01-08 Leogane 02-Aug-08 to 16-Aug-08 ENVI/KIDS/AGRI 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $400.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

The workcamp 2008 will be the creation of a botanic garden comprising of medicinal herbs. Purpose: To educate the local children about our natural remedies, health and the ecology of the environment. Volunteers will be involved in the implementation of sustainable agriculture: seedling, planting, researching, and documenting, photographing. Neges projects always have excellent cultural activities! Location: town of Leogane, approximately 20 miles from Port au Prince, the capital of Haiti. The workcamp is seeking 8-10 people. Camp date: August 4-15. All visitors must arrive on Saturday Aug 2, 2008. All visitors will depart Saturday Aug 16, 2008 Camp fees: $300 which cover excellent local accommodations, including 3 meals and laundry. Transportation to and from airport: $100 All applications must be submitted by no later than June 15, 2008. Please see the VFP website's Quotes page for excerpts from volunteer reports from previous years.

HaiFoy01-08 Port au Prince Senior Project 30-Nov-08 to 14-Dec-08 SENIOR/KIDS/TEACH 3 V. Ages 50+ Fee:$200.00 Xtra Fee: $500.00 REPORT REFUND: $100.00

Theme: Teaching in an Orphanage, a Learning ExchangeSponsor: Le Foyer des Filles de Dieu, an orphanage for girls, infant to adult, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. This is a well-functioning residence, school, and affiliated community medical clinic.

Volunteers requested: One to three people, age 50 plus. Two references required.

Dates: November 30th through December 14th, 2008. May be extended if requested and if circumstances warrant.

Task: To teach any of a wide range of skills including English, math,

dress-making, engineering, computer technology, business, healthprofessions, games, art, reading for pleasure, history, geology,photography, gardening, dance, music, theater ... The teaching style may be formal or informal. Mentorship built on sound personal relations with the children is what counts. Small group setting.

Languages: English or French.

Accommodations: Volunteers will pay for their own room and board in a comfortable guest house with a constant stream of interestingvisitors. They will be transported by taxi to Le Foyer each day. Spending an occasional night at the orphanage itself may be possible.

Leadership: Director of Le Foyer is Mme Paula Thybulle, a Haitian-American social worker. Staff members will assist. Retired American child psychologist, Robert Belenky, will the there to help.

Learning Opportunities: Introduction to innovative school and community programs for children and youth. Visits to programs in environmental ecology and to a small, mountain village where youngpeople are well served. Introduction to the Voudon religion. Introduction to Haitian culture through art, dance, and music. Discussion of economic and political issues. Trips to the beach - sometimes with the children. Learning the language of Haiti, Creole, as taught us by the children.

Cost: Return trip air transport from the US: This varies but so far has not been over $1,000, usually considerably less. American Airlines is the primary carrier. The guest house charges about $35 dollars pernight for room and two meals. In-country transportation - $10 per day.

Special VFP program registration: $200 of which $100 is refundable with the

receipt in our office of a reflective report subsequent to the work campexperience.

Note: This program is unlike any that Volunteers for Peace has so far

offered. The emphasis is on education, the numbers of volunteers is

small and the people sought are seniors. We believe it will offer

remarkable opportunities for service as well as learning and may soon be the prototype for more programs like it.