WHAT TO PACK

  • Small backpack -- to carry your lunch food, water bottle, and other items during daily travel
  • Small LED flashlight - don't forget extra batteries!  Rechargeable type is best.
  • Comfortable shoes – tennis or walking shoes are best
  • Clothing: 100% cotton is recommended. No sleeveless clothing please.
    • For women: skirts and short sleeve blouses or dresses. T-shirts are OK as well. Scrubs are fine to be worn during clinic service days. 
    • For men: Pants, long walking or cargo type shorts, cotton shirts, T-shirts 
  • Bandanas (red is not a preferred color) 
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat or cap for sun protection 
  • Sunscreen lotion or spray, Sport type with SPF 50 
  • Bug repellent – with a  high DEET level 
  • Hand sanitizer, several of the smaller size is best
  • Antibacterial wipes, packed in a plastic container/package
  • Rubbing Alcohol, 1 pint size, unopened, please tape the lid as well
  • Packaged food items (individual/small size servings is best)
    • Please plan to pack a lunch each work day for yourself & one Haitian volunteer that will be working with us. Suggestions: Vienna sausage, packaged meats, canned beans, snack crackers, cookies, raisins, peanut butter, trail/nut mixes. A stick of summer sausage with saltine crackers will feed several people too. Bottled or good drinking water will be provided. 
  • Sodas and other bottled drinks can be purchased during daily travel or at the guest house. 
  • No hair dryers, curling or flattening irons please. 
  • Any valuables, such as expensive jewelry, watches, etc. should not be taken on your trip. 
  • Small Bible - (come prepared to share a morning devotion) 
  • Journal – You are encouraged to journal your trip; before, during, and after travel. 
  • Camera - You're going to want to take a lot of pictures!
  • Personal Items to bring or consider:
      • 1 small roll of toilet tissue
      • Small/travel size Kleenex packets 
      • 1- roll paper towels  
      • Any/all medications that you take regularly
      • Small hand and bath towel (optional)
      • Bed Pillows (optional)