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MHH works in Haiti under the umbrella of the New
York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church through its United
Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) program.
A United Methodist Volunteer in Mission (UMVIM)
team is one that serves locally, nationally, or internationally
where it is invited; works in a ministry endorsed by the host
Methodist church, partner church or agency, or nongovernment
organization (NGO); and serves in cooperation with the local host
group. A Volunteer in Mission (VIM) is an individual volunteering
to serve on a UMVIM team.
Within the New York Annual Conference (NYAC) UMVIM
teams typically serve in one of two ways: disaster response or
non-disaster response.
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The
UMVIM motto, “Christian Love in Action,” is taken from 1 John
3:18, in which Christians are asked to love “not in word or speech, but
in truth and action.” Living our faith is at the very heart of our
Christian calling and reflects the purpose that has grown out of our
understanding of who we are and what we want to be: those who express
“Christian Love in Action”.
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Non-Methodist (and even non-Christian) persons are welcome to be part of
VIM Teams but all persons must be informed that this is a Christian
organization and we travel under the auspices of the United Methodist
Church. All team members will be expected to participate in all
activities or programs unless particular arrangements or understandings
are made with the Team Leader. A parent or guardian must accompany all
persons under 18. Youth must have completed ninth grade to be on an
UMVIM trip.
To join an upcoming
team, please submit the NYAC Volunteer in Mission Haiti Trip
Deposit and Interest Info Application with a $150 deposit
to Mountains of Hope for Haiti, c/o Wethersfield UMC, 150
Prospect Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109. See our Home Page for
information on upcoming trips.
Click
here to download an application form and send by mail or fax
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June 23-30, 2012
November 2-9, 2012
November 10-17, 2012
January 3-10, 2012 — College Team
January 23-30, 2013 — Newtown Team
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(The following information comes from the Jurisdictional Volunteers in
Mission Coordinators)
In a short time, volunteer teams will begin being assembled
for the short and long-term recovery work in Haiti. A plan is being designed
between UMCOR, VIM (Volunteers in Mission), and the Methodist Church of Haiti. A
new list of priority projects and needs will be developed by the Church.
Teams will be coordinated through the Annual Conferences in
consultation with Volunteers in Mission and the Methodist Church of Haiti. We
hope to have some teams on the ground as early as April 1st.
Teams will be limited to no more than 8 to 12 members;
Team Leaders must have prior experience in Haiti
Team Leader applicants must have had UMVIM Team Leader
Training.
Team applicants must be in very good physical and emotional
condition;
Early teams may stipulate that certain skills be necessary
(i.e. medical, engineering, architectural);
Applicants must attend an orientation session on diversity
and Haitian culture;
Applicants must have all necessary immunizations;
All placement into sites will be through the US
Coordinators working with members of the Methodist Church of Haiti.
When details are worked on the ground in Haiti a plan for
accepting team applications registrations will be available through the New York
Annual Conference.
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How much
does it cost to join a team on a VIM trip to Haiti?
Trip costs are between $1100 and $1400 for a 7-9
day trip which includes almost all the trip costs, including airfare, in
country travel, food, lodging, translators, and in most cases funds for
supplies.
How do I get on a team?
Complete a NYAC Volunteer in Mission Haiti Trip
Deposit and Interest Info Application and with a$150 deposit send to the
address above or as indicated on our Home Page. If you are selected,
additional forms will be required.
Who can go on a trip?
You need to be in good physical condition with NO
significant health problems. Your Pastor and personal physician must
sign off on respective forms to approve your travel to Haiti.
What does a typical trip include?
Most trips include some physical activity involving
construction, working with students or children and other activities
bringing hope to those we meet.
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