Would not recommend this program

Last year, I decided I wanted to make an impact on the world and do something to help others. I found Aldeas De Paz, and their multimedia program, and decided to quit my job and head to the Dominican Republic for 10 weeks.
While talking to the program's director, I quickly realized this was a very small program and the multimedia program still needed to be launched.
Despite the fact it was only a few volunteers, I was excited, and I was really looking forward to taking the Spanish classes offered on the website. I arrived in Samana, on June 6th, with my camera, tripod, and 2 mics.
For 2 weeks, it was only me and an NGO manager, in the guest house. The manager is wonderful, and the only person that was interested in helping the volunteers.
For two weeks, I attempted to find more information on the Documentary's topic, "Sexual Exploitation of Children," and find people to interview. During this time, I was robbed. Luckily, my money was returned, but due to a communication error with the director, I had to confront the man, who claimed to know where I lived, face to face.
Not to mention, during this time, the director gave out my PERSONAL phone number to a local gym instructor, who then proceeded to harass me. I felt so uncomfortable, I stayed away from the gym I already purchased a membership at.
I quickly learned the Spanish lessons would go nowhere. The "textbook" was from the 1990's, which was fine, if we used it. In 10 weeks, we did less than 30 pages in the workbook. My instructor was much more concerned with forming a relationship with me than teaching me Spanish. Mid-summer, I talked to the director about the lack of Spanish I was learning, but a few weeks later he claimed we never had that conversation and called me a liar.
Three volunteers came while I was there. Two of them left early because of how unorganized the program was. One of those two, booked his ticket back to the United States after being there for 3 days because the program listed on the website was not running.
I spent my entire time there, focusing my energy on the documentary, learning Spanish with the locals, and traveling around that beautiful country.
When I returned to the states, the director sent an email to ALL the volunteers, EXCEPT ME, asking for feedback on the Documentary. Yes, He asked for feedback on something I worked on, but left me out.
If you are looking for an excuse to travel the DR, then this program could be great, because it's affordable living. However, if you're looking for any support, a large group of volunteers, or developed programs, save your money and look elsewhere.