
Here Is our team from the 2015 Mission led by PDG Bob Wood, and you now have the opportunity to join us on our 2025 mission. We have just had two volunteers step off the upcoming Rotaplast Mission to Cebu departing on March 8 through 23. We need volunteers to fill the positions of Historian/Photojournalist (which includes taking photographs of the mission and blogging to the Rotaplast website) and Recreational Therapist (which is manning the pre-op room as the patients await their surgeries, handing out the homemade quilts, watching cartoons, and playing with the children). Full job descriptions are below. If you are interested in joining the team, please contact Terry Curran immediately at 617-501-3521 or TerryCurran7930@gmail.com for more information.
As always, we are still looking forward donations to support this mission. Please send checks to our Rotaplast Treasurer at Eagle Bank, Attention: Stephen Miliotis, 350 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149.
Historian/Photojournalist: The Photojournalist is responsible for recording the visual and personal stories of the missions. With a digital camera, a pen and curiosity, s/he will create a visual story for those watching from home that focuses on the color, drama and beauty of the fast-paced medical mission. S/he is expected to write a daily blog and post it to Wordpress. The blog is reviewed by the Rotaplast family, donors, the team’s friends and the general public to keep abreast of our missions in real time, and as a memoir throughout the year.
Knowledge of the local language is helpful in order to interview patients, hospital staff, officials and families. The Photojournalist also assists the Medical Records Keeper during Opening Day Clinic and will take “before” images on pre-clinic day for Medical Records.
Upon completion of the mission, the Photojournalists will provide Rotaplast with 150 to 300 of their best photos on the thumb drive provided by the Mission Director.
Recreation Therapist: The Recreation Therapist works either in the ward or in the pre-surgery area entertaining and occupying the time of our patients before surgery. S/he may read to the patients, help them with puzzles or art, engage them with magic or create other activities with the purpose of easing their anxiety.