Service Work in the Dominican Republic
Location: Dominican Republic: Las Terrenas
Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Program Duration: 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad)
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: Please visit our website for details
LEAPNOW: Transforming Education
11640 Hwy. 128 Calistoga, CA 94515 United States
Call Us
Phone: 707-431-7265
Fax: 707-431-8479
Description
Community service projects in the Dominican Republic which include: library/community center, youth camps, arts & crafts, health, sports, environment & literacy. Basic knowledge of Spanish is recommended. The location is beautiful with miles of endless beaches, mountains, great restaurants, waterfalls, springs, caves, trails, humpback whales and national parks. Volunteers pay for their own food and lodging. There is a volunteer house available for 7 dollars a night, and food costs between 5 and 15 dollars a day depending on the volunteer. The sponsoring organization charges a one-time placement fee of 350 dollars.
Highlights
This opportunity is part of the LEAPYEAR program - Check out our website for more details!
Intern Types
- English as a Second Language
Languages
- Spanish
Cost in US$:
Cost Includes:
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- adult education
- arts
- clerical and office work
- youth
- youth development
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Apartment/Flat
- Guest House
- Home-stays
Participants Travel to Dominican Republic
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- In-Person Interview Required
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
1 weekLEAPNOW: Transforming Education's Mission Statement
Leapnow's primary purpose is nothing less than transformation and positive change on the planet. We aspire to keep our work on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education- which ideally is all about transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students. Cultural immersion, study and work abroad are our main vehicles for learning about one's self and the world.
Year Founded
1993
