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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 and out of Port au Prince, Haiti.
- Non-Refundable $25 Application fee to
reserve your spot on the trip. Due at time
of application.
- Mission Trip Fee- $950 to be sent with
your application, this covers the cost of
Rooms & Board, drivers, tipping, escort
fee, etc.
- 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
- Sleeping bag
- Toilet Paper (1 roll, just in case)
- Baby Powder
- Walking Shoes
- Modest summer clothes, i.e. shorts or capris.
- 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
- Peanut Butter
- Crystal Light “On the Go”
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Items to return to GCOM prior to departure
- $25 Application Fee
- Mission Trip Application
- $950 Mission Trip Fee
- Volunteer Release Form
- Emergency Contact Information Form
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- Medical Information Form
- Color Copy of Passport
- Copy of Medical Insurance card
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