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| Building Blocks |
We had a story last week about the Mercy Ships asking for
volunteers for the OR Sterilizer Team Leader or for an OR Sterilizer position
for the 2011 mission. This got me to thinking about sharing
my recent volunteering experience of going to Haiti to
building schools and that experience has made me realize how important it is
for all of us to be active in giving back.
I have volunteered in other ways before this
trip, like many of us. I have worked with my church and many of my professional
groups, giving back when asked my time or knowledge. The type of volunteering of my recent trip
was different. I am still sorting out my feelings and I am three weeks removed from
my trip. While building the schools, I realized the importance of
team work and having the right tools for the job. Many times we found
ourselves not having the right nail or screw for the job. We learned to
improvise and make due. Also, I realized how important schools are to
the people of Haiti. Schools offer a place of hope for the children, a place where they can feel safe for a few hours a day.
The one camp we were building at had 20,000 people in
make-shift tents. The school, when done, would be the only building with a
foundation, roof, and protection from weather conditions (the flooring
would be off the ground about a 12 inches to prevent flooding). I had never built a basic structure before, but I did
learn to be more organized and to use my time and supplies wisely. As I stated earlier, I am still sorting out my feelings
and hope to share them with you later.
Sincerely,
Stephen Kovach
Director of Education
Healthmark Industries Company, Inc. |
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International Samaritan is the group I went with to Haiti. They are devoted to building communities within the gross poverty in the developing world. Here is their web address so you can find out more about them. http://www.intsamaritan.org
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