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16 Community Development Volunteer Programs in Dominican Republic

Volunteer World
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Volunteer World

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Pacific Discovery
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Pacific Discovery

Caribbean Mini Semester | Pacific Discovery

Embark on an unforgettable six-week adventure that delves into th...

Fundación Aldeas De Paz - Peace Villages Foundation
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Fundación Aldeas De Paz - Peace Villages Foundation

Medicine and Healthcare Program

Acquire hands-on experience while working alongside fellow intern...

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Rustic Pathways
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Rustic Pathways

Dominican Republic Service and Adventure Programs

Bring sunblock as you take on the diverse beauty of the Dominican...

Global Works - Travel with Purpose
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Global Works - Travel with Purpose

Dominican Republic Summer Service Adventures

Hop on a plane to the pristine beaches and vibrant culture of the...

BLUE Missions
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BLUE Missions

Water and Sanitation Projects with BLUE Missions

Join the family of over 4,100 volunteers that have traveled abroa...

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VISIONS Service Adventures
9.339 reviews

VISIONS Service Adventures

VISIONS Service Adventures: Dominican Republic

Immerse yourself in one of the most energized cultures of the Wes...

NPH USA
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NPH USA

NPH Volunteer: Love and Serve Kids in Latin America

Do you love children? Are you interested in serving in Latin Amer...

Comunidad Connect
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Comunidad Connect

Comunidad Connect: Cultural Connections - Dominican Republic

Comunidad Connect is a non-profit organization facilitating commu...

Community Service Alliance
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Community Service Alliance

Life-Changing Service in the Dominican Republic

Come join Community Service Alliance (CSA) for a life-changing ex...

Instituto Intercultural del Caribe
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Instituto Intercultural del Caribe

Learn Spanish and Volunteer in the Dominican Republic

Instituto Intercultural del Caribe (IIC) features a hands-on imme...

Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos
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Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos

Volunteer in Latin America for a Year with NPH

Volunteers are accepted for specific roles in NPH service countri...

Habitat for Humanity International
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Habitat for Humanity International

Volunteer Abroad with Habitat for Humanity's Global Village

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My Time in the DR w/ VISIONS

February 20, 2025by: Presley Spiller - United StatesProgram: VISIONS Service Adventures: Dominican Republic
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I attended VISION’s Dominican Republic trip in the summer of 2021 as a rising junior in high school. Now, three years later, and as a sophomore in college, it is with great certainty that I would not be even close to the person I am today without that trip. The Dominican Republic was my first time leaving the United States and flying alone! This taught me so much about navigating traveling alone and learning about international travel. Something that I have a great intention of filling my life with to this day. VISIONS does a wonderful job of keeping kids in the loop while traveling– travel agents keep in direct touch with their participants and family members, and even connect them with other kids who may be on the same flight! This helps ease the nervousness of international travel at a younger age. One of the most important things that VISIONS offers is a technology-free summer. Your phone is taken away after connecting with the VISIONS employees at the arrival airport, and after a call home assuring everyone made it there safely. The phones are given out at the departing airport at the end of the trip. This completely changes the way I view my well-being and how I gain a sense of place when traveling– being present. Inconsequentially, always being around fellow participants gives a greater sense of community and intentionality. Learning how to live closely with people, make meals, clean, and work together for times closer to a month, brought me an immeasurable amount of joy. The worksites are a very authentic experience of working without large machinery and get you in touch with your body and what you’re creating. In the DR, it is very hot, humid, and sunny. This is what gives your kid a chance to challenge themselves physically and to learn how to work alongside others. Depending on the duration of the trip (and I always recommend going on the longest trip!) most work days will be Monday-Friday and usually 5 or 6 hours (also depending on allocated volunteer hours). VISIONS makes sure that every day is jam-packed with work, good food, good sleep, activities, and community-bonding opportunities. In the Dominican Republic, every morning we would eat breakfast together, go to the worksite shortly thereafter, eat lunch at the worksite, and come back to “home base”. From there on, we would have an early afternoon activity that is usually paired with language immersion with the vecinos (neighbors). While dinner was getting ready, we usually had a later afternoon activity that also included community involvement like arts and crafts with the local kids! After dinner, we would either have circle, which provided a center for discussion and group growth. Overall, I couldn’t recommend this experience more!

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