Great Shape! Inc. is service in action. In Jamaica, we facilitate a humanitarian dental project, a literacy empowerment program, and an eye-care vision project. The Sandals Foundation and Jamaican Ministries of Health and Education are our lead partners.
Apply Now To Volunteer In 2011!
SuperKids Literacy Project – Skills to read… Power to lead
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The Problem: the schools that partner with Great Shape! Inc. report a 40% literacy rate.
The Solution: Great Shape’s SuperKids
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 vairous helping roles. There is a $700 project fee. We love our volunteers!
iCare Vision Project – Seeing Is Believing
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The Problem: in Western Jamaica, there are NO public Optomotrists and very limited Ophthalmology services.
The Solution: Great Shape’s 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- Northwest 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!
1000 Smiles - Click here for details on volunteering or APPLY HERE!
The world’s largest, international, humanitarian dental project!
The Problem: in rural Jamaica, there is just one dentist for every 100,000 people!
The Need: dental pro’s, dental equipment tech’s, and people who have a heart to serve (we’ll train you and put you to work).
The Solution: Great Shape! Inc.’s 1000 Smiles.
Every fall teams serve in rural areas of Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, and Whitehouse. Volunteers provide free dental care and dental hygeine education, including cleanings, extractions, sealants, tooth brushes and paste. Crews come from around the world; proudly representing Canada, U.S., Jamaica, Africa and Norway. There is a $700 project fee. Thanks to you all!
