The Problem: the schools that partner with Great Shape! Inc. report a 40% literacy rate.
The Solution: Great Shape! Inc SuperKids Literacy Project
The Need: certified teachers, computer tech's, coaches, artists, musicians, people who just like to work with kids.
Volunteers improve literacy through a curriculum and resources in reading, computers, art, music and sports. Volunteers without teaching credentials are placed with certified teachers in rural schools outside Negril in various helping roles. There is a $700 project fee. We love our volunteers!
iCare Vision Project -
Seeing Is Believing
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2012 Dates
Session 1: October 5 to October 15
Session 2: October 12 to October 22
2011 Project: Provided glasses and exams for 3,000 + patients
The Problem: in Western Jamaica, there are NO public Optometrists and very limited Ophthalmology services.
The Solution: Great Shape! Inc iCare program
The Need: eye doctors and people who love the idea of service (we'll train you for your volunteer spot)
Great Shape! Inc, partners with VOSH, Lions, LERC and other independant eye professionals to facilitate a vision project in Western Jamaica where the cost of a pair of glasses is over a month's pay for the average Jamaican. iCare volunteers provide eye exams, surgery referrals, and thousands of eyeglasses and sunglasses. There is a $700 project fee. All are welcome to join!
Nursing Opportunities at Great Shape! Clinics and Schools
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WHEN CAN I GO?
1000 Smiles (dental project)
Session AB: Negril
Week A only: Arrive Aug. 24 or 25 and depart Sept. 2
Week B only: Arrive Sept. 1 and depart Sept. 9 or 10
Week A & B: Arrive Aug. 24 or 25 and depart Sept. 9 or Sept. 10
Session 1: Ocho Rios
Week 1 only: Arrive Sept. 14 or Sept. 15 and depart Sept. 23
Week 2 only: Arrive Sept. 22 and depart Sept. 30 or Oct. 1
Week 1 & 2: Arrive Sept. 14 or 15 and depart Sept. 30 or Oct. 1
Session 2: Montego Bay
Week 3 only: Arrive Oct. 12 or 13 and depart Oct. 21
Week 4 only: Arrive Oct. 20 and depart Oct. 28 or 29
Week 3 & 4: Arrive Oct. 12 or 13 and depart Oct. 28 or 29
Session 3: Whitehouse
Week 5 only: Arrive Nov. 2 or 3 and depart Nov. 11
Week 6 only: Arrive Nov. 10 and depart Nov. 18 or Nov. 19
Week 5 & 6: Arrive Nov. 2 or 3 and depart Nov 18 or 19
iCare (vision project)
Session 1: Negril
Arrive October 5 or 6and depart October 15
Session 2: Ocho Rios
Arrive October 12 or 13 and depart October 22
SuperKids (literacy project)
Negril Session
One week sessions:
Week 1: Arrive Nov. 2 and depart Nov. 10
Week 3: Arrive Nov. 10 and depart Nov. 19
Sealant Project (School Based Oral Health Program)
Spring: Arrive May 25 or 26 and depart June 3 or 4
Fall: Arrive Oct. 26 or 27 and depart Nov. 4 or 5
Read Our Volunteer BLOG!
Great Shape! volunteers report on all of the projects, plus all the most current "daily runnings." If you have Great Shape! stories, events or pictures you’d like to post or pitch to the media,
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BIG-UP FOR THE SANDALS FOUNDATION and SANDALS RESORTS INTERNATIONAL!
Sandals Foundation, the charitable arm of Sandals Resorts International is Great Shape!’s number one sponsor, hosting all the volunteers at no charge. Book your next vacation at Sandals, tell 'em "Great Shape! sent me."
From a base of Sandals comfort, volunteers serve in areas surrounding Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, Whitehouse and Negril. Heidi Clarke with the Foundation says, "There is great need in this world for people to give back. The common goal for us is always about helping to better people's lives. Great Shape! Inc. helps us accomplish that goal." The Jamaican owned company donates $800,000 USD in accomodations and staff support for the volunteers each year.
