Volunteer in a School

  Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Academic year

Description: There are numerous projects underway in the Education field. CSA is currently supporting World Vision's programs in the Southwest, a preschool program in Hato Mayor (in the Eastern part of the island) as well as the Dona Chucha orphanage with both sports and reinforcement in core subjects during the school day and after school.

Highlights: Santo Domingo is the first city of the Americas and walking around the old city is a must. In addition, there are a series of beaches and nature preserves within an hour distance.

CSA's staff will be available to ensure your adaptation and comfort at your work site. Assuming you have intermediate Spanish level, volunteers will participate in a minimum 4-day orientation prior to beginning your service, which is aimed to provide cultural orientation, language brush-up and preparation for your volunteer work. Those with lower Spanish levels will participate in immersion and orientation and later be introduced to the volunteer placement.

Qualifications:
- Creative
- Enjoy working with kids
- Minimal Spanish level required
- Experience with children
- Patient

Cost in US$: 3 weeks US$900

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 19 to 35 years old

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Dominican Republic Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Community Service Alliance's Mission Statement: Community Service alliance provides individuals and groups with dynamic, field-based spanish immersion programs and volunteer service experiences in the Dominican Republic. We aim to link students, church groups, universities and individuals to life changing experiences of service and language learning.

Year Founded: 2004