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St. Vincent and the Grenadines
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August 8, 2020 — August 15, 2020
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Our Work
Clinic will take place amidst the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Seas, nestled in the remote island communities of Union and Mayreau Islands. Our team will provide medical expertise, specializing in optometry, dentistry, health, and hygiene education to hundreds of local men, women, and children. The communities within these remote islands have a population of over 3,000 people, some villages only being accessible via boat are amongst the poorest islands in the Caribbean, and do not have access to specialized healthcare. Your time and energy will be rewarded by smiles, hugs, and kind gestures by the local families of the Grenadine Islands.
This Mission
Close your eyes. Take a deep breath. Exhale. Enjoy the calming smell of salt coming off the turquoise ocean. Feel the breeze upon your face of the Caribbean Sea. Hear the giggling of the local children fishing and playing on the white sand beaches. Taste the local cuisines, flavored with freshly harvested breadfruit and locally caught red snapper. Now, open your eyes. A smile comes upon your face as your feet seep into the warm sandy beach on a beautiful sunny afternoon on a beach in the Grenadine Islands. The Grenadine Island chain consists of 35 small islands and is located in the Caribbean Sea. These islands are situated 120 miles southwest of Barbados and 150 miles south of Trinidad. The islands of Union and Mayreau are governed by St Vincent, the main island. The island has been in possession by both French and English plantation owners which render it’s strong French and English flavors. The islanders are very proud of their African background which influences a number of cultural events held throughout the year. The residents are a very friendly, tight-knit community. On this Caribbean Island experience of a lifetime, you will fly independently into E.T. Joshua Airport on St. Vincent, Grenadine on August 8th. Upon arrival, you will ferry over to Union Island to meet your team. You will spend two days on Union Island and two days on Mayreau Island in clinic. We will travel to areas where medical care is scarce and dental care is almost non-existent. Please join us as we care for the people of the Grenadine Islands. If you would like to enjoy the peace and quiet of island life before or after clinic, you are in for a delight. Explore what the islands have to offer you! This is the inaugural trip to the Grenadine and St Vincent Islands. Be a part of our team!
Lodging/Transportation
The team will be staying in simple, safe, clean, and friendly accommodations located on the island of Union. You can enjoy the beaches, local cuisine of the islands, and swimming in the turquoise sea. Upon your arrival in St. Vincent, Grenadine, all transportation and ferries to clinic will be arranged for you. Professional drivers, safe vehicles, and security are some of the many reasons to join IMR on a trip. Don’t nap – there’s a lot to see in the valleys and hills surrounding your home away from home this week!
Highlights
Discover Chatham Bay, a lovely thin crescent of white sand backed by steep, forest-covered hills on the western side of the island. The calm turquoise waters are perfect for snorkeling amongst the coral reefs, relaxing with a book, or a sunset sail. Experience the vibrant island rhythm of the steel drums and calypso music performed by locals on the beaches and in the streets, hike the silhouette mountains on Union Island, and browse through the local islands.
Extend Your Stay
You have given your time and energy to the communities within the islands of the Grenadines. Now take a moment to yourself. Continue your experience of a lifetime in the Caribbean, and explore, relax, adventure, and reflect amongst the turquoise waters. Join International Medical Relief on an exclusive trip extension provided by our partner, Worldwide Navigators! To learn more about this unique opportunity, call us at (970) 635-0110 or send us an email at office@imrus.org.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1 · August 8, 2020
Travel & Arrivals
Day 2 · August 9, 2020
Team Orientation & Training Day
Day 3 · August 10, 2020
Clinic
Day 4 · August 11, 2020
Clinic
Day 5 · August 12, 2020
Beach Excursion
Day 6 · August 13, 2020
Clinic
Day 7 · August 14, 2020
Clinic
Day 8 · August 15, 2020
Departures
Your Journey
Full Itinerary
This itinerary is subject to change without notice.
Please note: Independent flight arrangements should not be made until after the group flight is booked. You will be notified about the group flight at the Early Bird deadline. If you are planning on flying independently and want to book your flight in advance, please contact Worldwide Navigators at travel@worldwidenavigators.com for the most up-to-date trip information before you book your independent flight. Thank you.
If you are not traveling on the group flight or joining an extension, please contact IMR at office@imrus.org if you wish to arrange transportation between your arrival airport and your clinic location.
Travel & Arrivals
You and the team will fly into Argyle International Airport by noon. Your team will catch a ferry to Union Island, which will be your beautiful home for the next 8 days. Please ensure that even with travel delays, you are in Argyle International Airport by noon to catch the ferry to Union Island.
Team Orientation & Training Day
Once you have socialized and dined with your team during breakfast, your team leader will dive right into orientation. During orientation, your leader will assign roles for the clinic, present IMR’s clinic protocols, and provide an overview of the many communities your team will serve. This medical mission will be unique because unlike other IMR trips, your team will visit multiple islands during your clinic days.
Education is as important as medical and dental care for our patients. Each clinic includes basic health education according to the specialties and skills of the IMR volunteers, as well as the needs of the local people. When communities become empowered to take health and wellness issues into their own hands, they become self-sufficient. IMR provides learning opportunities for the local communities through classes and hands-on learning to sustain their well-being beyond our visit.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Clinic
Once you have indulged in a hearty breakfast at the community longhouse, you will meet with the other volunteers assigned to your clinic. This clinic day will remain on Union Island. Clinic begins early in the morning and runs into the evening. Your day will be long and hard, but also incredibly rewarding.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Clinic
Starting early in the morning, you and your team will spend a second clinic day on Union Island. You will return to lodging late in the evening after serving another gratifying day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Clinic
This clinic day will be spent on the neighboring island of Mayreau. After breakfast with the team, you will travel by boat to the island, returning to Union Island in the evening for dinner, debriefs, and relaxing.
Clinic
Your last clinic day will also be spent on Mayreau Island. After a final rewarding day you will return to Union Island for team dinner and free time.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Departures
This is the last day of your remarkable trip to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Get ready to catch the ferry back to St. Vincent for your international departure.
Your Journey
Extension Photos
Extensions
You have given your time and energy to the communities within the islands of the Grenadines. Now take a moment to yourself. Continue your experience of a lifetime in the Caribbean, and explore, relax, adventure, and reflect amongst the turquoise waters. Join International Medical Relief on an exclusive trip extension provided by our partner, Worldwide Navigators! To learn more about this unique opportunity, call us at (970) 635-0110 or send us an email at office@imrus.org.
Flights & Prices
This mission has been completed. The details below are retained for reference; applications and early bird offers for this trip are closed.
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