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Global PeaceMakers Dominican Republic, Summer 2012

Location: Dominican Republic

Program Duration: 1-2 weeks

Dates: 28 July, 2012 - 4 August, 2012

Service For Peace

http://www.serviceforpeace.org

1875 K St, NW Washington DC, District of Columbia 20006 United States

Call Us

Phone: 202.729.8181

Description

In this Global PeaceMakers program, volunteers will collaborate with local community members to build a Model Classroom in La Represa. Service For Peace has been working in the partner Community of Peace of La Represa since 2006. The community has grown so much over the last few years that they are in desperate need of a new schoolroom - and we will work with them to build it! Volunteers will live in a house within La Represa, giving the opportunity to really enjoy the local life!

Global PeaceMakers projects bring together young adults from nations throughout the Americas and the world in an effort to offer models for intercultural cooperation through service.

The GPM is a service-learning project with a special focus on building personal leadership and peacemaking skills through service. Also woven into the schedule is time to see and experience the local culture and beautiful landscapes of the Dominican Republic - a fascinating culture that is sure to leave a mark on your heart.

Join us for a transformational experience in peacemaking, with participants from different cultures and traditions coming together as one family.

Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

550 USD

Cost Include Description:

The program fee covers room & board, in-country transportation, service and program materials, cultural and recreational activities, clean drinking water, 24-hour local and US staff accompaniment, and more. Volunteer program fees not only helps the staff at each respective country sustain their offices but it helps them continue the US volunteers work in the communities with local volunteers as well.

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Building Maintenance
  • Building/construction Projects
  • Community Development
  • Education
  • Fixing Fences
  • Gardening
  • Infrastructure Planning
  • Childcare/children
  • Culture
  • Home Visit
  • Volunteering
  • Youth
  • Youth Development
Age Range
16+
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Application Process Involves
  • Essay
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time is
1 day
Post Services Include
  • Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
  • Alumni Network
  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
Service For Peace's Mission Statement

Service For Peace is an independent nonprofit organization providing intensive service learning opportunities through ongoing community development programs throughout the world. We bring together people and partners of diverse faiths, ethnicities, nationalities, generations, and cultures to address urgent social needs in selected communities.

Year Founded

2003

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