Tana and I are still seeking team members for Guatemala. We're leaving out of Los Angeles the night of the 18th and arriving early morning on the 19th of July. Return date is the following Friday the 26th (one week trip). There is ABSOLUTELY no training required to travel with the team. We simply need individuals with a heart to serve and the ability to roll with changes.
We have a "tentative" schedule, but it we will need to adapt to circumstances in country. We need people to do weights/measurements, count out pills in the pharmacy, color with children while they wait (like Tana and I are doing above), take notes for doctors, hand out hygiene packs, and a range of other things in order to help the clinic run smoothly.
You can hang out with Pitufa the fire dog. She's an amazingly loyal friend!
You can hold babies while their mothers are seeking treatment.
You can learn how they make coffee (Javi is trying to explain to me, but maybe the details are lost in translation)...
But most of all, you will be able to serve those in need and assist these amazing volunteer fire fighters who are dedicated to serving the people in their community as well as the surrounding communities.
If you cannot travel, please consider helping sponsor a team member. Tax deductible donations of funds, supplies, and frequent flyer miles is greatly appreciated. We also could use donations of small fire equipment and gear. The men and women that volunteer at the fire station are usually relatively small, so we need smaller size boots, gloves, coats, etc. The picture below is my shoe next to a fire fighter. I wear about a size 3 in kids, so they wear probably around a size 6 or 7.
I'll also publish a list of over the counter medications we are trying to gather that typically can be purchased at the dollar store. Please spread the word! Contact me if you have any questions: haitimissionaries@gmail.com or 503-888-0050
Thank you!!
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