Volunteer in Community Development

Ongoing issues with infrastructure, a shortage of qualified teachers, overcrowded classes, and need for additional educational materials negatively impact the quality of children’s education in rural Haiti. Our goal is to empower individuals in Haiti to positively transform their nation. We aim to equip a new generation with the vision and skills to make their dreams a reality through the following activities:

School Supplies Drive. We are seeking partners (individuals, businesses or charitable organizations) to help provide educational supplies such as backpacks, notebooks, pencils, hygiene kits (e.g. toothbrushes), and teaching resources for over 1,500 children and 50 teachers. Your small donation can help purchase educational resources that make all the difference in encouraging a child to stay in school and ensuring a successful academic experience.

Teacher Training Program. For the past 8 years, international volunteers have donated their time, talent, experience and resources to conduct intensive teacher training workshops in Lebrun, Haiti. Local teachers are trained in teaching techniques, basic classroom management, and other related teaching skills. Donate your time, training materials, and supplies to keep this crucial program moving forward.

HavServe Community Library and Technology Center. This project makes books, computers, tablets, and the internet available to children and adults in the community regardless of current enrollment status in school. HavServe supporters have donated approximately 875 books in Haitian Creole, French, and basic English to help establish the only library in a community of over 19,000 people where over 100 students participate in our weekly after-school program. This tiny library, housed in a space donated by the village, helps promote literacy and a passion for learning. We welcome your donations of children’s books and technological equipment as we continue to expand the library’s collection.

Haiti Music 4 Development (HM4D) Program. This program reinforces and enriches the academic experience and serves as a powerful incentive for student retention. The HM4D project relies on the investment of time from volunteers with musical talent or skills and donations of musical instruments. In 2017, 75 students were enrolled in this program and attended sessions on a weekly basis. Participation is projected to double by September 2018 and so we would appreciate any donations of musical materials and instruments.

Haiti Sports 4 Development (HS4D). This program promotes sportsmanship and team building skills for Lebrun’s children and adolescents. Each year, starting in 2010, international volunteers have conducted summer soccer camps and sessions to train locally recruited coaches. These local community volunteer coaches implement after-school soccer programs focused on child development and leadership during the year. HS4D serves as a powerful incentive for student retention in the five elementary schools that HavServe supports. Contributions in the form of funding,  soccer gear, uniforms, equipment and time, make all the difference to the sustainability and success of this program.

Estimated Time

  • Volunteers: 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 4 weeks
  • Time: TBD
  • Organizations: Ongoing
  • Location: Lebrun – Haiti

Steps to Become a HavServe Volunteer

  1. Submit an application
  2. Interview
  3. Provide 3 references
  4. Complete background checks via Verified Volunteer
  5. Attend an orientation and training calls
  6. Accept recruitment letter and sign liability waiver form
  7. Read and accept position assignment
  8. Accept support and supervision by Team HavServe
  9. Follow-up and provide feedback to Team HavServe
  10. Complete review after position assignment ends
  11. Receive formal recognition by Team HavServe for your services
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