URGENT UPDATE: Medical Mission to Dominica

Greetings,

Due to limited housing, we are asking that everyone  fill out their application by 1:00 pm (EST) TODAY.

Travel

-Possible Departure September 27, 2017 or October 1, 2017 (may be earlier)

-Confirmed contacts Prime Minister of St. Lucia, director of NEMO and director general of OECS in reference to travel operations.
-OECS confirmed FREE passage from St. Lucia to Dominica via L’ Express Des IIes.
-One of the Doctors from our team is working tirelessly to get us a plane out of Florida.
-We would be responsible for our flight to FL.
-In the event that the plane can not be confirmed, 2 major airlines will give a group discount on fare and/or 2nd check in bag free.
-Working on transportation on the ground and by fishing boats.
Packing
-Every member must be willing to have 2 check-in bags with only medical supplies and food for 5-7 days.
-Carry-on bag contents – scrubs, undergarments, snack, water purification tablets, 
-*Remember we are going on a medical mission so that’s our priority.*

Housing

-Roseau might not be available
-4 confirmed houses in St. Joseph empty an available to us
-4 more houses are pending approval
-Actively seeking housing in Portsmouth

Each house could house 6-8 members or more if some want to use sleeping bags.

Groups

-Small trauma team will be located in Portsmouth
-Locations will be reassessed once on group to make sure we do the greatest good for the country.
Help Needed
-Try to secure 3 homes for about 20 members
-If resources are available, please message Tasha, Sandy or Nita ASAP.
-Cooks needed with the food we bring for volunteers
-We do not want to take away from the hurricane victims, so as much as we can do to assist them
-Another option is MRE (military food) & protein bars
As soon as we get more information, you will receive it as well. Please give us time to answer emails, make phone calls and make other coordination for the mission.
This is an ONGOING mission so those who are not able to go on this initial trip, there will be opportunities to go in the later months.
Please see the application link on the website address https://www.yourcaribbeannation.com
Please send the following documents to: bellot[email protected]
  1. liability form
  2. photo release documents
  3. online license verification
Thank you,
Medical Mission Team
Tasha, Nita & Sandy

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5 Comments

  1. Loes Franse
    September 24, 2017

    My friends Lise van de Kamp en Hans Schilders own a hotel in Portsmouth (The Champ, located Blanca Heights, Picard, Portsmouth) which mightbe damaged but you can try to check if they have accomodations for you. If you are able to meet them send them al our love from the Netherlands.

  2. Elizabeth Moran
    September 22, 2017

    I am a nurse, an American, who is very willing and wanting to help. My family was welcomed by your magical country in 2014 and our hearts bleed for you and your citizens.
    I have been a nurse for 25 years, and want to help. I am experienced in pediatrics, orthopedics and hospice.

    All I require is a place to sleep, water, and people to help.

    Please contact me and let me know how I can assist your country and your beautiful people.

    • Admin
      September 23, 2017

      Thank you so much for your interest in helping during this time. There is information regarding how you may apply to be a part of the medical mission to Dominica in the post, including direct contact information of the organizers should you have any other concerns. Additionally, I will forward your contact to the organizers but I urge you to take the necessary preliminary steps as they, understandably,are swamped with correspondence. Best of luck to you an thank you again.

    • Admin
      September 23, 2017

      Hello Elizabeth,
      Thank you for your interest in helping and reaching out. I spoke with the organizers of the effort and also passed on your email contact and name. Currently I believe they have had such a response that there is a need to have future missions. I would urge you to use the email address which they provided in the post in order to maintain contact and get any relevant information. Best of luck to you.

    • Deb
      September 26, 2017

      Am also available RN lives in ga.

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