Description

Join us for an experience of a lifetime in the beautiful Caribbean Island, the Dominican Republic. The DR Venture program is a three-week experience which combines Spanish language learning and culture, volunteering and recreational excursions.

Together with 10-15 other students and professionals, your first two weeks will provide you with Spanish conversation classes (six hours/day) to enhance your language skills while also learning about Dominican history and culture during visits to museums, dance lessons and lectures. Your sharing with local Dominican families during your homestay will also allow you to immerse yourself in local culture.

What would a trip to the Dominican Republic be without visits to the beach and other beautiful areas the island has to offer? During your time in our country, each weekend will include an adventure trip to an all-inclusive beach resort, hiking and exploring at local caves and/or a day of river rafting in the mountains of Jarabacoa. All costs related to these trips are included in the program cost.

After working hard to establish a base in Spanish, you will be spending a week in the countryside supporting a community development project. These projects include facilitation of summer camps & building homes and schools while sharing with the local community. You'll have the opportunity to get to know rural life in the DR and support much-needed communities.

Highlights

During the DR Venture program you'll get a chance to learn Spanish, live with Dominican families, explore the beauty of the Dominican Republic and also support a community development project!

Travel Types

• Canoeing
• Ecology
• Cooking
• Eco Tours
• Homestay
• Horseback Riding
• Language Immersion
• Nature Tours
• Overland Tours
• Rafting
• RainForest Tours
• Volunteering

Qualifications

Those who participate in DR Venture should be those willing to immerse themselves in a cross-cultural experience. There are no language requirements.

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

depending on length of stay

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Medical insurance
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

The costs in the DR Venture program include:
* All meals
* Lodging
* Transportation
* 30 hours of Spanish instruction
* Cultural activities
* 2 weekend trips--beach resort and white water rafting
* Short term medical insurance
* Orientation packet
* Staff support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Typical volunteers are university students and professionals who are highly motivated and interested in making a difference in local development projects.

Age Range

18 and up

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

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