Volunteer | Global Family Philanthropy

Volunteer

The Global Family Philanthropy concept allows volunteers to participate at many levels. We encourage you to get personally involved to the extent you are comfortable. Whether you travel with us to our home in Haiti, or maintain a long distance relationship by participating in one of the many U.S.-based volunteer activities, you will be rewarded by the impact of your efforts.

Help Us From Home.

We have non-travel volunteer opportunities for administrative support; fundraising; events and logistics; and many other critical tasks that help us continue to operate day-to-day.

Fundraise for us:
You, your family, neighborhood, school or other organization can host a fundraiser for Global Family Philanthropy. Here are some ideas:

• Bake Sales
• Benefit Concerts
• Car Wash/Dog Wash
• Craft Sales
• Garage Sales

• Haitian Coffee Sales
• Change Drives
• Raffles
• Silent Auctions/eBay Auctions
• Hike for Haiti

Help Us In Haiti.

Travel with us to Haiti to work at our beautiful children’s home and community in Les Cayes. Individuals and families are welcome to apply! Your talents can help provide shelter, community education, health services, food supply, job skills, and more to help our children and surrounding community.

The unique opportunity for a family to travel together provides for so many teachable moments between parent and child.

Volunteer information:

Our volunteer trip opportunities are open to individuals and families. When you travel with us, we offer a safe, secure residence. We are looking for a range of volunteers, see below for skills that would most benefit our community in Haiti.

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

Mentors – Our kids are full of curiosity about the world and they love to learn about life through new role models. Sharing your knowledge, energy and excitement for learning is enough to make a real difference.

Caregiving and Play – Caring for children who have limited resources can have a lasting impact on their development. Our kids are always happy to see new and smiling faces. They love games, songs, crafts and other activities organized by our volunteers.

Community Center Helper – Help us to empower our local community and individuals with the tools they need to be self-sustainable, successful and knowledgeable in their future endeavors. Our community center can serve as a vocational school, medical/dental clinic and educational center. We also host a meal program every Sunday for the community.

TRADE-SPECIFIC VOLUNTEERS

Basic health care services – Wellness programs and check-ups can be arranged for our children in residence as well as for neighboring Haitians. Our community center serves as an ideal location for a clinic when we have visiting physicians.

Contractors and skilled trades – Help us expand and maintain our facility with your expert skills such as laying block, carpentry, plumbing, painting and more.
Instructors for practical skills like sewing, cooking and agriculture – Come teach our family members and neighbors life skills for growing food and building a community together. Your skills are needed to offer tutoring, train teachers or offer special classes. Sharing your teaching skills creates a new, stimulating environment for our kids. New ideas and energy excite the children and provide much needed encouragement for the teachers.

We have many more ways you can help. If you are interested in traveling with us, please read the following information carefully, fill-out the application, and submit to us by mail or fax. You can also call to visit with us in person. We’d love to talk with you about the opportunities to be a part of Global Family Philanthropy.

Read and download our volunteer portfolio:
Volunteer Information Sheet

"When you dare to step out of your comfort zone and simply believe that you can make a difference, you will be led down paths you never imagined possible. Global Family Philanthropy gave me the opportunity to dare to step out of my comfort zone and I am forever changed."

— Kim Hupke, Volunteer (October 2010)

"I chose Global Family Philanthropy as the group to team up with when traveling to Haiti because I wanted to make a positive impact on the dire situation in Haiti with a grass roots organization I could trust 100%. Lori and her team made sure we travelled safely while still being involved on the front lines with the Haitian children who need our help most."

— Alex Wolin, Volunteer (December 2009-January 2010)

"Going to Haiti with GFP was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Before landing in Port au Prince, I was very nervous and didn't know what to expect, but soon I realized how safe we were and I never once felt uncomfortable or threatened. The media portrays events in Haiti in the most exaggerated manner, but once you get to Haiti you are able to truly experience the splendor of the island and meet all of its beautiful, gracious inhabitants. The GFP family wholeheartedly gives their assistance, encouragement and friendship to the people they help. Seeing these wonderful people bringing so much love and support down the Haitian people will forever be one of my most beautiful memories. Unlike other organizations, there is a very real, tangible connection with the people in Haiti and a direct relationship forms where both sides continually learn from each other. A most incredible human connection."

— Brit Nilsen, Volunteer (October 2010 and February 2011)

"When someone tells you that an experience will be 'life-changing,' I think it is nearly impossible to fathom the ways in which your life will actually change. I had traveled to a few other countries before my visit to Haiti, but never to somewhere so impoverished. I really had no idea what to expect. I could never have guessed how greatly visiting the GFP home and simply being in Haiti would impact my life. The people are beautiful, the land is beautiful, what GFP is accomplishing is truly beautiful, and there is never a lack of wonderful, gracious people in need of help. Though I could never really put my 'Haitian Experience' into words (at least ones that would do it any justice), I can say this: less than one week after arriving back in the States, my next ticket to Haiti was already booked. And I think that says it all."

— Maria Zorn, Volunteer (February 2011)