Mission Trips
We are so excited that you are considering serving with us. Haiti is truly a beautiful country and we are excited to show off the place we are so passionate about. We are committed to ensuring that you and your team have a safe and impactful trip. Take a moment to read through the following and if you have any further questions, feel free to email us for further clarification at Nick@NewRootsHaiti.org.
Who, What, When:
Our Guest Residence is open to host 12 families/small groups a year. It has two bedrooms and can sleep 5 people comfortably. In special cases we can make room for more. We prefer the groups to be small so that they are more impactful for both you and our staff/community. Most people choose to stay between 4-10 days. Each trip will be custom designed for the group/individual based on their skill sets and intent of the trip. We will provide an opportunity for you and your team to work along side our Haitian Staff and experience Haitian Culture as much as possible. Since our goal is job creation, we will not ask you to do a task that would take a job away from someone in our community.
Off the Farm Experiences:
We believe that an important part of these trips is to experience Haitian Culture. We also believe that one of the best ways to make a lasting impact is to help support the economy and local businesses. As such we will do our best to ensure that you have at least one of the following excursions.
- Trip to the Citadel
- Beach Day
- Market Run
- Eat at Local Restaurant
- Meal at an Employees Home
- Visiting other Missions
- English Church or Haitian Church
- Tourist Market
What we expect from you:
Traveling to foreign countries can be both exciting and overwhelming all rolled into one. We ask that you be able to roll with the punches. Come with an open mind and realize that things might not always go as planned. Life here is always an adventure. Come not as the teacher but as the student willing to be taught by our Haitian brothers and sisters. And above all be respectful of those around you, especially in regards to taking pictures (see Photo Policy).
Costs:
We ask that each person pay $60 per day. This will include all transportation, three meals a day, and daily house cleaning. Meals will be a combination of both Haitian and American food. Our cook will make an effort to use as much food raised on our farm as possible.
*Note all excursions are to be paid for by the guest.