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Volunteer Programs in Dominica

Life in Dominica is hot-hot-hot, especially when you consider it’s Boiling Lake, many volcanoes, and it’s rampant natural hot springs. But you’re not here to help folks stay cool or escape lava—Dominicans are tough, and can teach you a thing or two about surviving in incredulous circumstances. Struck by Hurricane Maria in 2017, the entire island is coming together and making moves to rebuild. However, reconstruction isn’t all that simple. If you like colorful buildings, mountain peaks, national parks (there are THREE packed on this tiny island!), and helping others, the life of a volunteer in Dominica is for you.

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Dominica: Speech-Language Pathology in Paradise

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by: Kelly G. - United StatesProgram: Dominica: Speech-Language Pathology in Paradise
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This program provided a great mix of both clinical and cultural learning experiences. I felt that I was able to grow as a student clinician while still enjoying the natural beauty of the island through excursions like snorkeling. I also have a dietary restriction and everyone was very accommodating and made sure that I had food that was safe for me to eat. I’m very grateful that I was able to attend this program!

A Guide to Volunteering Abroad in Dominica

Hurricane Maria Response Efforts

The entire population of Dominica—all 73,000+ Dominicans—have been affected by the hurricanes of 2017. To add sea salt to injury, rescue and relief operations are hampered due to roads being obstructed. As well, vast areas of Dominica are currently without power or landline communication, making it difficult to local people to speak with friends and family, let alone keep medicines and foodstuffs at the proper temperatures.

If you are keen to help out now, we have a few pieces of advice. Find organizations working directly in relief efforts, such as the Red Cross, to contribute in hands-on ways. Collecting rubble and debris to make transportation more accessible requires a lot of able-bodies. If you want to maximize your contributions, keep reading.

Keep in mind—this emergency post-disaster period will be best served by your financial offerings to help support professionals who are already boots-on-the-ground. Technical volunteers, skilled in medicine or construction, are mostly needed now to help rebuild the island. Consider volunteering in Dominica in a few months if you are only able to do less skills-based volunteering.

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