Originally designed for college students during their school breaks, our Delegation Trips give people an authentic "first look" at Haiti through a one week program. Normally, anyone wishing to volunteer for longer-term service must first participate in a Delegation experience. A typical delegation will have a minimum of four (4) and maximum of nine (9) participants. Groups visit Haiti for a total of 7-10 days. Many colleges, parishes, and other groups come to Haiti as a delegation and upon returning home dedicate themselves to fundraising activities and collecting supplies for our projects.

Delegation participants can expect to experience the following:

• authentic encounters with the very poor of Haiti;
• meeting dedicated missionaries from all walks of life and an opportunity to witness first hand their work at projects in both rural and urban Haiti;
• specific work schedules in the adult and children clinics, run by the Sisters of Charity (Mother Theresa Nuns);
• the chance to observe our elementary schools and literacy projects in the slums of Port-au-Prince, meet with project leaders and other staff, assist with tasks such as feeding, recreation activities, etc.

Hands Together suggests a per diem donation of $10.00 per participant to help cover food and lodging expenses and subsidize other expenses related to running the volunteer program. Delegation participants are responsible for their own airfare. (Also, special delegations can be put together for parishes, colleges, and other groups if there is sufficient interest - please contact our office about the possibility of arranging special dates).

Upcoming Scheduled Delegations