Description

There is so much more to this dazzling part of the Caribbean than the tempting waters edged with iridescent sandy shores surrounding it. Enjoy fragrant sun soaked days and balmy exotic nights dancing to a soundtrack of Spanish-influenced merengue, one of the most alluring genres of music found in the world. Immerse yourself in the community; watch a game of dominoes being played on aluminum tables in the shade of a bar painted sky blue, smell the pungent aroma of locally made cigars and enjoy the honey sweet coffee that the Dominican Republic is famous for.

* What Will I be doing?

The work on this project is highly relevant as it really does reach out to some of the most vulnerable individuals within this community. Working from 9am until 7pm each day, you will help coach local children in football and other sports that you may feel comfortable teaching, as well as helping teach subjects such as English and Maths at a simple level. Your activity programme will usually run five days a week, mornings and afternoons, with evenings free to enjoy as you wish, and will include a wide variety of fun activities. It will be focused around working with school age children who you will be engaged with throughout. You will be so much more than a teacher to them, as their mentor and friend you will lead them on a football training schedule designed to be enjoyable and inspiring. Whilst working on this project, you are encouraged to be creative and bring your own unique skills and personality to enliven and enrich the experience of the kids in your care.

Highlights

* Earn your TEFL certificate for free!
* Stay in this dazzling part of the Caribbean.
* Reach out to the community's most vulnerable individuals.

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Cost in US$:

1,165

Program Fees Include:

Before you go:
* Pre-departure support & documentation
* Travel & medical advice & documentation
* Advice on visas & equipment
* Discounted medical kit
* Free Frontier t-shirt
* UK TEFL training day & certification

In-Country:
* Accommodation
* Food
* Airport pick-up & drop-off
* Ground transfers to project
* Project orientation
* Project equipment
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international HQ backup
* Language tuition

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• English Teaching
• Sports
• Teaching
• Volunteering

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview

Frontier's Mission Statement

To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.

Year Founded

1989