The children and staff at Pwoje Espwa Sud in Haiti pay close attention to the behavior of our visitors/volunteers.  It is crucial that you set a positive example at all times, even when off Espwa property.

Visitors are expected to:

• • Treat everyone with respect, patience, courtesy and dignity
• • Represent Pwoje Espwa Sud in an honorable and mature fashion at all times
• • Be flexible when schedules change and/or complications arise
• • Be sensitive and respectful of cultural and religious differences
• • Give priority to the needs and interests of the people you are serving
• • Use positive reinforcement rather than criticism or comparison when working with children or staff
• • Inform responsible staff member of plans whenever leaving Espwa property
• • Participate in community activities
• • Sunday worship services are encouraged, as it is a time for the village to gather

 

Visitors must not:

• • Be under the influence of alcohol while volunteering either on or off the grounds
• • Use, possess or be under the influence of illegal drugs
• • Touch a child/youth in a sexual or inappropriate manner
• • Display any sexual behavior that is inconsistent with Christian values
• • Display any affection between adults as they easily lead to misunderstandings due to cultural differences
• • Dress in an inappropriate matter
• • Use any discipline that humiliates or frightens a child
• • Drink alcohol if under 21.  There is no exception to this rule

**Not following the above rules, are grounds for dismissal.  Free the Kids or Pwoje Espwa Sud reserves the right to dismiss a visitor or volunteer at any time as a result of misconduct**