Registered Nurse/Nursing Student

  Dominican Republic

Cabarete

Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: June 28, 2009 - July 31, 2009

Description: The DREAM Project is searching for a registered nurse or nursing student to act as a health resource and informal health educator for our 2009 summer camp. The primary purpose of the nurse is to promote wellness, prevent accidents and diseases among the students, and help with basic care. Our camp runs From June 28th to July 31st and supports 250 campers.

Camp Nurse Responsibilities:

* Dispense meds
* First aid for minor injuries
* Ensure health and safety of campers and staff
* Weekly health checks and maintain student files
* Communicating specific camper health needs (allergies, special diets) to staff
* Communicate with parents
* Accompany sick/injured campers or staff to the hospital or to medical appointments
* Participate in camp activities and events

Highlights: Who are DREAM volunteers?
Our volunteers are highly motivated and skilled individuals. The men and women who join the DREAM Project reflect the rich diversity of a global community in race, ethnic background, age and religion. DREAM volunteers come from different personal backgrounds and unique perspectives, yet all are united by their common desire to help others.

What is the purpose of the DREAM volunteer program?
DREAM's vision is to empower our communities through education. Our primary goal is for the communities in which we work to benefit from our volunteer program. DREAM is committed to working with the members of the communities we serve in order to expand local skills and knowledge, build up local infrastructure and ensure sustainability.

What do volunteers do?
DREAM volunteers have the opportunity to work in the areas of education and community development. DREAM volunteers are given a variety of assignments based on their experience. DREAM volunteers lead youth groups, operate libraries and computer labs, run summer camps, organize community committees, teach preschool children, offer adult education classes and train local teachers.

What are the benefits?
For the volunteers, the program offers a wide range of experiences from unique friendships and life enriching cross-cultural encounters to work experiences rarely available in highly industrialized countries. Our volunteers become immersed in our schools and our communities and have the opportunity to develop and to share their talents while serving others. The experience encourages a commitment to service that can last a lifetime.

Qualifications:
* RN or LPN degree (or nursing student-to assist in Health Center)
* Fluent in Spanish
* Flexible-- able to adapt to different environments and schedules
* Confidence in nursing skills
* Responsible, hard-working
* Good bedside manner, friendly and personable
* Strong assessment abilities
* Prior experience with children (does not have to be in a medical capacity)

Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science

Cost in US$: Flexible

Salary / Pay: Benefits are negotiable depending on the applicant's skills. Benefits will likely include housing, meal stipend, transport to and from airport, and other accommodations to be determined.

Experience Required: yes

Nursing experience and experience working with children (not necessarily in a medical context)

Typical Volunteer: Our volunteers are highly motivated and skilled individuals. The men and women who join the DREAM Project reflect the rich diversity of a global community in race, ethnic background, age and religion. DREAM volunteers come from different personal backgrounds and unique perspectives, yet all are united by their common desire to help others.

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Dominican Republic Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

The DREAM Project's Mission Statement: The Dominican Republic Education And Mentoring (DREAM) Project is a US 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides equitable access to quality education for children born into poverty in rural areas and small communities of the Dominican Republic by combining volunteerism, international awareness, and community involvement into a sustainable support system. We fulfill our Mission by: 1)Building classrooms, computer labs, libraries, science labs, and sport recreation areas;2) Providing Dominican and international volunteers to teach in classrooms, libraries, and laboratories;3) Organizing and operating summer camps, youth groups, preschools, and teacher training facilities;4) Securing books, school supplies, and educational materials for the classrooms;5) Working in partnership with the Dominican Government, the United Nations, the U.S. Peace Corps, non-governmental organizations, universities, and high schools throughout the world. We are sustained through the generous contribution of time, talent, funds, materials and supplies from individuals, foundations, and businesses.

Year Founded: 2003