Dominican Republic Disabled Adults and Children

This volunteer program is highly suited to volunteers who want to work with people of various ages and who are physically disabled. The need for volunteer help is high in the Dominican Republic and though volunteering is quite a new concept here, all volunteers are gratefully welcomed. Volunteer Role On this Dominican Republic volunteer placement, the children and adults who require volunteer help are separated into different homes. The adults with disabilities live in a warn community residence and have a number of activities during the day, including paintings, cooking and carpentry.  The children don’t live in a group home environment but are supported in a school.  Here, dynamic teaching methods in a loving environment help them grow and develop. A volunteer's typical day includes: Aiding in the adult workshops in the morning Helping in the children's classroom After school activities (crafts and homework help) in the afternoons     Programme Overview Duration & Price:   4 weeks volunteering - $1639/€1279 (subject to language level) 4 weeks language tuition followed by 4 weeks volunteering - $3419/€2669 How to book & pay: Pay $339/€259 deposit to book. Balance due 10 weeks prior to departure. What is included? All accommodation & some meals Airport transfers Spanish tuition if opted to combine Volunteer placement Organised activities & excursions What is not included? Flights Extra activities not on itinerary Travel Insurance Programme Summary: Volunteer work is crucial on this program and is therefore very greatly received, enjoy rewarding work, assisting disabled adults and children who need extra support.   Arrival dates: Generally first Monday of every month but other dates are available