- Dominican Republic
About Program
Dive deep into environmental sustainability issues and develop leadership skills to address humanity’s greatest environmental challenges. On this program, you’ll be given the tools and support to design your own projects with your peers on empowering change in a Dominican community as well as your home communities. You will evaluate the role of natural resources in your life and determine the vital purpose they play in the future of the world. Duration: 21 Days Dates for 2016: Jun 12 – Jul 2 Jul 6 – Jul 26 Jul 30 – Aug 19
Volunteer to implement ecologically sustainable projects in rural areas visit Haitian resettlement villages ride a boat in the Caribbean and explore pristine beaches meet dynamic leaders and community partners implementing cutting edge social programs visit a bustling market on the Haitian border Student/Staff Ratio: 6 to 1 Community Service Hours: 60
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Location
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.
