For information about Rotaplast click here. You will be taken to the District 7430 web site. Once there scroll down the menu bar on the left to the Rotaplast section where you will find numerous links to related information.

Following is an invitation to participate in the next District 7430 mission trip to Pereira, Columbia in August, 2010. See Rotarian Lee Nolting for a first hand account of being a mission volunteer.

District 7430

Rotaplast Mission ~ August, 2010

Pereira, Columbia

Rotaplast International is a non-profit humanitarian organization providing

free reconstructive operations and treatment for children in need worldwide. They provide

long-term solutions by funding and mentoring local physicians; launching public education

projects; and advancing research. Through collaborative programs throughout the world,

Rotaplast efforts expand far beyond surgical intervention and help foster international

goodwill, peace and understanding.

District 7430 has committed to sponsoring a Rotaplast Mission very two years. Over

$80,000 is needed for each mission.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR NON-MEDICAL VOLUNTEERS

10 non-medical volunteers will be selected for the mission, including the following job titles:

• Quartermaster
• Medical records
• Equipment sterilizer
• Translator
• Photographer/Journalist
• Patient Transporter
• Ward Coordinator
• Recreation therapist
• Recovery Room Helper

For detailed explanation on job titles listed above visit: http://www.rotarydistrict7430.org/Rotaplast.cfm

and view the "Mission Volunteer Information"

**It is the responsibility of the Mission Director to choose his/her team.

Team member responsibilities to the District and to the Mission are as follows:

years and this includes.......

- Support District 7430 Rotaplast Committee

- Support District 7430 Live TV Auction held annually in December - soliciting

auction items, volunteering during the event

- Presentations at Rotary Clubs and other community organizations, such as

church, scouts, schools, and Interact Clubs etc.

• Airfare for the mission is the responsibility of the volunteer
• Room and board are covered by the Sponsoring District, however there will be some

meals that you will be responsible for

• Passport

Applications for this mission should be submitted to