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Children's Home Society
& Family Services
Volunteer Service
Trip to
Guatemala
March 2009
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Dear Friends,
Please join Children's Home Society & Family
Services for our inaugural service trip to the Santa Maria de
Guadalupe Orphanage in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala.
CHSFS has been sponsoring this orphanage for
several years. Many things need to be repaired or replaced at
the orphanage to better the conditions for the children living
here. Our work at the orphanage site will consist of general
clean up, repairing the ceilings, installing ceiling
fans, improving lighting and painting. We will also organize
games and crafts for the children.
Come
experience the reward of volunteering abroad. You will be
sharing your enthusiasm, time, skills and energy, and giving
of yourself in a way that allows you to effect positive change
for the children and the community!
Ready to
learn more about our volunteer service trip to Guatemala?
Contact CHSFS for more information. We hope you will join
us!
Sincerely,
Cari
Sheley
International Volunteer Coordinator
email:
csheley@chsfs.org
phone:
651-255-2222 | |
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Puerto Barrios - Santa
Maria de Guadalupe Orphanage
We will travel to
Guatemala City and then proceed to Santa Maria de
Guadalupe Orphanage in Puerto Barrios, 5 hours from Guatemala
City.
The orphanage was
founded in 1985 by a member of the community who was saddened
by the suffering of street children in the area. Today, the
orphanage is home to 28 children ranging from 5 to 18 years
old. The children attend school, but have little
else.
The orphanage is constructed of concrete
walls and tile floors. Basic furnishings like beds and kitchen
equipment are limited and in very poor condition.
By spending just one week on this project, you
will have a life changing experience while greatly
improving the living conditions of many orphaned
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 Additional Information
Tentative Dates:
March 20-29, 2009
Qualifications:
Volunteers must be 15 years or older. Children 18 and
under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Volunteers must be in good health and
experienced with traveling to remote areas. Anyone in good
physical condition can assist with this project.
Can you pound a nail, swing a paint brush or
plant a flower? Work outdoors or with your hands to help
build, repair and paint. We are especially looking for
electricians, contractors and plumbers. Spanish language
skills are a
plus!
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The
estimated total cost of this trip to Guatemala is $1500.00.
This tax deductible fee includes most meals, accomodations at
a resort near the orphanage, in-country transportation,
training materials and supplies and equipment to make the
necessary repairs as well as a donation to the orphanage.
Airfare is not included and will be scheduled by the
traveler.
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| Contact us |
| Please feel free to forward this email on to
anyone you think may be interested in joining us. For further
information on the trip, please contact:
Cari Sheley
International Volunteer
Coordinator
651-255-2222 | |
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