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Application process
Volunteer groups need to apply 3 months ahead of time.
Necessary documentation before arrivalA short concept paper outlining the basic project agenda.
Letter from the educational institution verifying the volunteers’ association with them. This may be from the faculty, dean or adviser and must be written on an official letterhead from the institution.
Letter signed by the relevant Ministry of the Government of Grenada giving permission for them to conduct their volunteer project. Extra permits may be required for any research, collecting and exporting. Research projects may fall under the auspices of two or more Ministries.
Letter from a representative from the community group that will be collaborating with the volunteer group.
Disclosure of any sources for supporting project financially, if any.
Disclosure of any sources for supporting project in-kind, if any.
Necessary reporting during project Reports must be submitted to the Government on a regular basis during the project (regularity dependent on length of project)
Copies of publications resulting from research done in Grenada must be presented to the public and submitted to the Government of Grenada and partnering institutions.
Researchers are liable under Grenadian law for misrepresentation or illegal collecting/exporting or unethical/illegal behavior. Knowledge of and respect for the laws of Grenada, international conventions, and the laws of any countries to which scientific specimens are being sent, are expected of all researchers. Failure to comply will lead to a termination of the volunteer’s contribution to the project.
Accommodation – In keeping with the ethos of volunteer tourism, where the benefits accrue to local communities, and also bearing in mind the locations of the projects being carried out, suggested accommodations would be homestays with local families. The homes and the hosts would be subject to quality control checks and basic training in hospitality arts.
Orientation of volunteers – This would be done by a representative from the community group that is working with the volunteers and a PIA representative. This means that not only do they have knowledge that is common to Grenada as a whole, but also important knowledge about the local area. Payment would be made to the representative for this service, which would add to the diversification of paid local employment, particularly in rural areas.
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