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

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

3 weeks: USD 900

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

- Transportation from and to the airport
- Homestay with meals
- Program materials
- Staff support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

19 to 35 years old

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

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