Volunteer English Teacher

  Dominican Republic

Puerto Plata

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Description: Volunteers must be self-starters as there's not a lot of framework for the project, but plenty of ideas and plenty of need in the community. English language is an important skill that will allow adults to find work in tourism, the largest industry in the country.

Duties:
- Decide what classes will be taught and for whom (adults or children; beginner or intermediate, tourism or basic needs, etc.)
- Set up meeting times and locations for classes and decide limitations or regulations for attendance
- Set goals and evaluate progress of courses and students
- Publicize classes to the community
- Prepare for and teach English classes as decided upon
- Work with local hotels and tourist attractions to help find employment for advanced students

Types of Students: Adults or children, Dominican and Haitian
Native Languages of Students: Spanish, Creole or French
Hours/Week: 15-20

Highlights: We have a project to help the impoverished community of Muñoz. SunCampDR is located within this community, so if we improve the life of these people, we improve our own neighborhood. We need volunteers of all ages and there are no specific qualifications required. You will be greatly appreciated here among the Dominican and Haitian community. Your schedule is flexible and there are many different ways to help. Teaching languages is the most convenient service we can bring to these people. Once the communication barrier is lifted, then there is no limit to the progress that we can achieve.

Qualifications: English Speaker. Conversation Spanish or French is helpful.

Cost in US$: $135/month: Housing provided at Suncamp, rural apartments within walking distance of volunteer site.

(Estimated additional expenses):
* Transportation to Puerto Plata (flights arrive in Santo Domingo, Santiago or Puerto Plata): approximately $300 - $600
* Food: approximately $200-$250/month
* Local Transportation: $40-$60/month

Salary / Pay: none

Experience Required: no

Age Range: any age

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Families and Individuals

Participants Travel to Dominican Republic Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Suncampdr Volunteer Project's Mission Statement: We want to help people to be healthy and self sufficient and more aware of specific needs to be developed. Giving them new motivation and goals to achieve. We give them the desire to learn. To open their minds to other aspects of life. Bring them into awareness to some fundamental values. And allow them to survive.

Year Founded: 1998