International Volunteer - Long and Short Term

  Dominican Republic

Rural Areas

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Open

Description: Come make a difference! Experience the warmth and vibrancy of Dominican culture as you stay with a family, do good work, and have a great time.

Sister Island Project works in the Yabacao region of the Dominican Republic, a beautiful rural area in the Monte Plata Province, about an hour and a half north of Santo Domingo. The Yabacao region is very poor, and is inhabited mostly by Dominicans of African descent and second-generation Haitians.

Qualifications: No qualifications necessary.

Cost in US$: See our web site

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Our typical volunteer tends to be an individual that cares about making a diference in the world and that see themselves as change agents.

Age Range: 10-76

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Dominican Republic Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of Depends on the # of volunteers

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Sister Island Project's Mission Statement: Sister Island Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting respectful international friendship and cultural, educational, and technical exchange between people of the United States and people of the Dominican Republic. In addition, Sister Island Project promotes awareness of issues that challenge developing countries and collaborates with Dominicans on mutually beneficial humanitarian projects.

Year Founded: 2000