Fundación Aldeas de Paz

Program Reviews

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Saskia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Dental Care

My experience in Samana with Aldeas de Paz has definitely exceeded my expectation in a couple of different aspects. First, by working as a dental assistant through the dental care program, I was able to work with a dentist side by side, directly interact with patients, and closely observe the reality of dental care in a developing country. Staffs at the hospital including my dentist were very nice to me which made it easy to adapt and become part of the team. It had been a valuable experience that I wouldn’t be able to experience elsewhere. Next, I got to meet amazing people here – other volunteers. Open-minded people with great hearts come here to volunteer and it was great to spend time with them by working and traveling together, sharing stories and lives. I am blessed to have these friendships. Overall, it was a tremendously enriching experience!

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Saskia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Starting with the man in the mirror

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Adam
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Trip of my life!

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Michael
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Get out of your „normal“ life and get to know a different culture

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Kari
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I know I will be back again!

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Kathy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Gain valuable experience in the medical field

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Greta
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I had such a good time here in the Dominican Republic

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Melina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I loved my time in Samana with Aldeas de Paz

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Kaitlin
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A special place that I hope to return to

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Fabienne
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

When I get time, I will come back for sure

My name is Fabienne and I worked as a volunteer in the Mama Elba School for one month. I really enjoyed the work with the children and I was able to gain a lot of useful experience for my future.

When I arrived here I couldn’t speak Spanish. First, I was a bit worried about that. But over time I learned the important things in Spanish because of the free Spanish lessons and the work with the children.

During the time here in Samana, I was living in a guesthouse apartment with two other volunteers. I was really happy with this kind of living, because I like to have people around me.

Furthermore, the organisation of my stay here was well planned. This included also the pick-up service, which worked very well.

All in all, I enjoyed the time here in Samana with the organisation Aldeas de Paz. When I get time, I will come back for sure.