Description

Community service projects in the Dominican Republic which include: library/community center, youth camps, arts & crafts, health, sports, environment & literacy. Basic knowledge of Spanish is recommended. The location is beautiful with miles of endless beaches, mountains, great restaurants, waterfalls, springs, caves, trails, humpback whales and national parks. Volunteers pay for their own food and lodging. There is a volunteer house available for 7 dollars a night, and food costs between 5 and 15 dollars a day depending on the volunteer. The sponsoring organization charges a one-time placement fee of 350 dollars.

Highlights

This opportunity is part of the LEAPYEAR program - Check out our website for more details!

Intern Types

• English as a Second Language

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Adult Education
• Arts
• Clerical And Office Work
• Youth
• Youth Development

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Guest House
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview Required
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

LEAPNOW: Transforming Education's Mission Statement

Leapnow's primary purpose is nothing less than transformation and positive change on the planet. We aspire to keep our work on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education- which ideally is all about transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students. Cultural immersion, study and work abroad are our main vehicles for learning about one's self and the world.

Year Founded

1993