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  • Dominican Republic
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Agriculture Street Children Community Development Service Learning Youth Environmental Conservation Education ESL Teaching

Program Details

Language
English
Timeframe
Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Hostel
Groups
Small Group (1-15) Medium Group (16-30) Large Group (31+)

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Price Details
Program donation covers housing and meals, ground transportation, international medical insurance, complete orientation upon arrival, continued development opportunities, in-country culture activities and excursions, and professional staff support.

Scholarships are available. See website for details.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Equipment Meals Transportation Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare
Jul 06, 2021
Feb 25, 2013
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About Program

Volunteer with Outreach360 in the Dominican Republic! Outreach360 has offered professional, affordable, and safe program options to thousands of volunteers in the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua since 1994. Our mission is to provide opportunities to underserved children living in economically disadvantaged communities. You are encouraged to join our education, construction or sustainable agriculture program! Whether you're volunteering on your own, with family, a school group, or with friends, you can join Outreach360 in the Dominican Republic!

This program is currently not being promoted on Go Overseas by its provider. Check with Outreach360 for the most up-to-date information regarding the status of this program.

Consider your impact: Volunteering abroad can be a rewarding experience for both volunteers and local communities, and at Go Overseas, we believe all volunteers should have the resources to make informed decisions about the type of volunteer project they want to partake in. However, despite best intentions, some organizations offering placements in orphanages may unknowingly place children in danger. You can read about the potential dangers of orphanage volunteering here. Learn more about how Outreach360 is promoting ethical volunteering.

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Life Changing Experience

Feb 25, 2013

Word's can't even begin to describe what I experienced for just the short time of 1 week I was in Monte Cristi (Dominican) with my college team. This experience changed me. I went there thinking I could make an impact on children's lives, but when I came back, I was changed by them. I went during their "Only English Week" which was teaching the children in the morning at a public school, in only english, then going to the learning centre in the afternoon and teaching english again. These kids are so eager to learn, and although it was hard at first for some of them, when they finally understood and learned to say something in English their faces lit up. It was very emotional. This trip gave meaning to my life, and let me grow new friendships with other volunteers. I went into this knowing no one on my team, and came out of this with new friends, a new outlook and mindset, and I'm so grateful for Outreach 360 and the kids there. I'm definitely going to be going back soon.

What would you improve about this program?
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Questions & Answers

What type of training do I need to have?

Hi Demetrious, it looks like you get most of your training on site. Here is a breakdown of the different kinds of volunteer work they have: http://outreach360.org/volunteer-details/volunteer-schedule/

By Mallory Meiser on September 25, 2015

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Evangeline Rossi

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Outreach360: Volunteer in the Dominican Republic
Evangeline Rossi is a 20 year old college student who attends Humber College in Toronto, Canada. She enjoys spending time with friends, volunteering her time and traveling.
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Why did you decide to volunteer with Outreach 360 in the Dominican Republic?

I decided to volunteer with Outreach360 in the Dominican because volunteering aboard was always something I knew I wanted to do. The company and organization was non-profit which I liked and the leaders and everyone involved have such huge hearts. Everything was very legit and well organized.

Describe your day to day activities as a volunteer.

My day to day activities consisted of waking up at 6 am everyday, having breakfast, going to the public school to teach two classes, playing with the kids at recess and then going back to our place for lunch with the other volunteers. In the afternoon we taught at a learning center, which had smaller classes, and played with the kids at recess.

Then, we came back and had dinner. Spent the rest of the night making lesson plans for the next day of school and going to the park or around the area to hang out with kids and enjoy time with the locals.

What made this experience unique and special?

What made my volunteer experience unique and special were the kids and the people. Everyone was so humble. I loved growing closer to my team as well as other volunteers from other schools. I loved having one-on-one time with the kids and teaching them.

How has this experience impacted your future?

This has impacted my future by making me wanting to pursue volunteer work whether it is overseas or local. I've always had a big heart for others and always wanted to have the aboard experience. I'm definitely going to go back this summer or next year.

Location

Location:
Dominican Republic
Currency:
Dominican Peso
Weather:
Jan-Mar
86 F / 48 F
Apr-Jun
90 F / 55 F
Jul-Sep
91 F / 55 F
Oct-Dec
90 F / 52 F
Airports:
Punta Cana International
( PUJ )
Las Américas International
( SDQ )
Cibao International
( STI )

The Dominican Republic shares the island Hispaniola with Haiti (the DR is to the right, Haiti to the left), and is a hot spot for beaching, staying at resorts, and living a Caribbean lifestyle. Close to Miami, with a diverse population and Creole cuisine, this island is a popular tourist destination filled with all sorts of adventures.

About Outreach360

Serve Virtually. Impact Globally. Here's How We Do It: A 360° Approach! Our Virtual Impact Program connects volunteers from across the globe with students throughout Latin America, who attend our after-school Virtual English Academy free of charge. Together, volunteers and students bridge cultures digitally and inspire and empower each other to...

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