Humanitarian Trip Planned

A Fort Frances man has been accepted on to the Volunteer Eco Students Abroad Program and will be travelling to Fiji in the summer of 2010.

Aaron Petrin is seeking sponsorship to enable him to participate in the program and complete essential volunteer work in a Fijian village.

Petrin will work with about 30 other individuals also accepted by VESA to work in conjunction with the villagers and the village chief in addressing the major issues the village faces.

These include a lack of fresh running water, dilapidated schools and generally poor infrastructure.

By sponsoring Petrin, your funds will help to cover the costs involved in participating in the program.

These costs include hiring local skilled tradespeople to supervise and assist in the building projects, building materials and donations to local organizations.

Every volunteer will complete a minimum of 40 hours of hands on community based volunteer work.

If you are able to help, please contact Aaron directly by phone (807) 274-5297 or (204) 293-9345 or email him at petrin_21@hotmail.com to learn more about making a donation.

Please contact Aaron by email or by phone at (204) 293-9345 if you are calling before December 22 and after January 2, 2010.