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Santa Barbara de Samana, Dominican Republic
Aldeas de Paz is completely operational and all our programs are active! We are happy to invite volunteers and interns to join us in the Dominican Republic (DR). The Corona health situation in the DR is managed successfully and precautionary measures very similar to European and international standards are in place. Travelling to and from the Dominican Republic is possible without difficulty! In the Dominican Republic there are plenty of dogs in need of being rescued, cared for and placed at a loving home. Many dogs are homeless and sick, and you often also find neglected and malnourished horses, mules and cats. It is rare that anyone cares about these animals or gives them the affection and nurturing that they need. The local Veterinary Service provides emergency veterinary services, home and finds dog lovers overseas who are willing to adopt rescued dogs! This Dog rescue project is the perfect placement for volunteers and interns. Volunteer positions are for people without a veterinary background who are dog lover and would like to be part of a great project that takes care of the well-being of man’s best friend then this project is the right thing for you. By raising awareness and educating children about how animals can increase our well-being if we take care of them, you can also contribute to improving the situation in the long run. There is always a lot to do and your support is much needed to be able to continue providing care to the animals and finding new homes, especially for the dogs. You can become a part of this project by taking care of the animals, training them and assisting in maintaining the Kennels. The team also always needs experienced vets or vet students that can assist during surgeries, neutering campaigns or similar. If you are a veterinarian or veterinary student you will love this program. What to expect It is of advantage if the volunteer or intern has already worked in an animal shelter or a veterinarian clinic, is a veterinary student or a dog walker, etc. But even with little experience you will be of great help! It is important to keep in mind that the farm includes some physical work like cleaning kennels and stables and being outside. Nevertheless, the animals’ love and affection that you will be met with are worth all of the effort! Program Highlights Experience the Dominican style of live and chill by the rhythm of Caribbean music! Gain Spanish fluency with the help of our free Spanish classes and share daily life with locals Become more passionate about your studies and propel your career with international experience! Make memories you never forget during weekend excursions with your fellow participants! Enjoy the gorgeous beaches of Samana, climb the mountain peaks of pico Duarte and visit historical sites in Santo Domingos' colonial town! Activities can include but are not limited to Caring for dogs, maintaining the kennels and taking them for a walk Developing and executing awareness rising and educational activities while improving the situation of neglected animals in the long run Supporting the veterinarians during medical treatments or operations to neuter or spay animals Support for the admission of new patients and other administrative procedures Participation in the annual castration campaign Requirements Overall there is no previous experience required to participate in the program, but of course you have to be an animal lover. A typical Animal Care & Farm Maintenance volunteer or intern has already worked in animal shelters, is a student in a veterinary school or a dog walker, etc. However, a person without any specific experience or training who just really loves animals and wants to help care for them is welcome as well. He or she needs to be enthusiastic, proactive, ready for a challenge and willing to do maintenance work. It also includes physical work like cleaning kennels and stables and being outside a lot. Nevertheless, the animals’ love and affection that you will be met with are worth all of the effort! Friendliness, commitment and patience are among significant qualities. Basic Spanish skills are needed, but an advanced level of Spanish experience will open up more opportunities. In order to enable deeper integration into the community, we provide free Spanish classes on a weekly basis, full support and 24/7 backup. Volunteer placement, apprenticeship or internship You can join this program as a volunteer, apprentice or intern. As a volunteer you are free to commit any number of hours per week. That's up to you! As an apprentice or intern however you probably have to fulfill requirements set by your school or university. Please inform us of your school or university internship requirements in advance so that we can work out your personalized work plan together. Also tell us about your personal expectations and goals. We are happy to give students academic credit or provide a report outlining the learning outcomes and deliverables achieved during the placement. Availability: This program is ongoing throughout the whole year Time Commitment: A minimum time commitment of 2 weeks is required. Placement Location: Las Terrenas Costs & Benefits Aldeas de Paz works hard to keep the required financial contribution to an absolute minimum and to offer financial transparency by practicing an open book policy. The minimum contribution starts at €130 per week (after the second week) and includes Spanish language classes and accommodation at our fully equipped guesthouse apartments, a special program donation as well as a personal welcome service and pick-up at the airport, transfer to the bus, bus fare and free transfer to your placement location. What is included Airport welcome service & transfer to your placement location Fully equipped Accommodation in Las Terrenas Free WiFi (30Mbps) & access to washing machine Free regular Spanish lessons throughout your placement Placement introduction, certificate & student credit Full support and 24/7 backup from local staff Information about adventure packages & in-country travel About your Placement Location The Aldeas de Paz Foundation headquarters are located in the villages of Samana but this program is located in Las Terrenas, located 35 km from Samana town center of the Samana province and peninsula in the north-eastern corner of the Dominican Republic. These villages with about 15000 inhabitants are very peaceful and safe and are constituted by a community with a strong sense of social responsibility. The people themselves consider their towns very safe, there is no more crime here than in any average small European town. The Dominican Republic's countryside as a whole is very peaceful, and certainly one of the safest regions in the Caribbean. Travel Logistics The Foundation will do everything to make sure our volunteers remain safe during their arrival and stay in the Dominican Republic. On arrival at the airport you will be welcomed by our english speaking driver who will help you personally during your transit from the airport to the bus terminal granting you peace of mind and tranquillity. The driver will purchase your bus ticket while you catch the direct and comfortable bus to Samana, your placement location. Travel-time on the bus is two hours only. On arrival at the placement location, fellow volunteers and our Staff will welcome you and bring you to your accommodation. Special Offer Volunteers and interns receive free language lessons throughout their placement duration. Classes focus on developing four basic communication skills: listening, comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Students are encouraged to speak Spanish right from the very first day, using it in typical real-life situations as soon as they step outside the classroom where learning continues as they are immersed in the Spanish language and the Dominican culture. Description Video of the program: https://youtu.be/B3WZlCBqmGQ Contact Information Contact Person: Manfred Mönnighoff Project/charity name: Fundación Aldeas de Paz Address: Samana, Dominican Republic Whatsapp: +1 829 7055 123 E-Mail: mail@peacevillages.org Webpage: https://www.peacevillages.org/ngo-administration-management/ Facebook: https://www.facebook/AldeasdePaz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AldeasDePaz Twitter: https://twitter.com/AldeasDePaz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Peacevillages
Date Posted: Mar 3, 2022
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Santa Barbara de Samaná, Dominican Republic
Aldeas de Paz is completely operational and all our programs are active! We are happy to invite volunteers and interns to join us in the Dominican Republic (DR). The Corona health situation in the DR is managed successfully and precautionary measures very similar to European and international standards are in place. Travelling to and from the Dominican Republic is possible without difficulty! Gain invaluable hands-on experience, working side by side with medical staff and fellow volunteers at a hospital or a neighborhood health clinic. This opportunity will give you an insight into the running and daily routine of a hospital or a neighborhood health clinic. You will experience the stark contrast between Western medical practice and the realities of medicine in developing countries. As the hospitals and clinics are still modernizing, there are many challenges faced and as a result you will also see medical conditions that have remained untreated and have developed to an advanced pathological stage. Therefore this project not only provides you with responsibility, it also allows you to broaden your perspective by working at a hospital/health clinic in a developing country. Furthermore, you can gain experience in a range of different departments and activities within the hospital/health clinic, such as: emergency, pediatric, maternity (only female volunteers), diabetes, integral attention & prevention for HIV, tuberculosis and uterine cancer as well as nursing, hospital administration and management assisting with accountancy and helping with statistics. There is also the possibility to work in the hospital pharmacy. You are welcome to also work on our other projects such as the English and computer literacy classes for locals. Your level of possible involvement will largely depend on your Spanish language skills and experiences in the field, as well as your motivation and willingness to get involved. It will also depend on the current needs and tasks at the hospital as we really want to help out wherever our help is needed most. Your work schedule will be created in a meeting with the departmental director and the volunteer coordinator and supervisor. In this process we always try to match your interests and skills with the current situation at the hospital. In order to gain the most out of your experience, and especially if you have a specific health care goal, please contact us in advance to discuss your options in detail. Please keep in mind that hospitalized patient care in the Dominican Republic is much less extensive compared to nursery practices in the western world! It is common to see that family members are expected to take care of their patient at the hospital. What to expect You can join this program throughout the whole year. Working hours will be primarily in the morning when the physicians are at the hospital/health clinic while in healthcare 24 hour rotations are implemented. As with any medical service, volunteers should recognize that their schedules may be subject to sudden changes and are dictated by patients’ needs. Program Highlights Experience the Dominican style of live and chill by the rhythm of Caribbean music! Gain Spanish fluency with the help of our free Spanish classes and share daily life with locals Become more passionate about your studies and propel your career with international experience! Make memories you never forget during weekend excursions with your fellow participants! Enjoy the gorgeous beaches of Samana, climb the mountain peaks of pico Duarte and visit historical sites in Santo Domingos' colonial town! Activities can include but are not limited to Observing, shadowing and assisting doctors and nurses during their work Participating in patient care: comforting patients and assisting with examinations Providing ambulance support when needed Assisting, teaching and encouraging prevention, hygiene and checkups Assisting in developing educational materials and engagement strategies for various prevention programs using multimedia Helping regularly with hospital administration tasks and helping improve procedures and workflow Some volunteers may also choose to teach English to the doctors, provided that there is a sufficient number of doctors interested Foreign medical missions visit and work at the hospital several times a year. You may accompany them and translate for them and the patients Guidelines on medical Issues of the Dominican Republic: WHO report on health care reform in Dominican Republic, 2010 Health System of the Dominican Republic, 2011. The website provides an excellent overview of common medical issues in the DR and the government health system. Only available in Spanish. Requirements This program is suitable for pre-medical students and students of pharmaceutics as well as nursing students with free holiday time, pre-university students, students taking or planning to take specialist medical courses such as biomedical science, nursing and physiotherapy as well as professionals. The key requirements for a medical volunteer or intern are initiative, enthusiasm, and readiness to work in unfamiliar circumstances. If volunteers have more specialized skills, this will allow for more specialized activities. Basic conversational Spanish skills are required and the more advanced your level of experience and Spanish language skills, the larger the number of opportunities available. To allow a deeper engagement with your placement we offer free Spanish language lessons every week allowing for an enhanced experience as a volunteer/intern with us. Suggestions on what to bring: Please bring scrubs and easy to clean comfortable closed shoes to wear as they are mandatory Volunteer placement, apprenticeship or internship You can join this program as a volunteer, apprentice or intern. As a volunteer you are free to commit any number of hours per week. That's up to you! As an apprentice or intern however you probably have to fulfill requirements set by your school or university. Please inform us of your school or university internship requirements in advance so that we can work out your personalized work plan together. Also tell us about your personal expectations and goals. We are happy to give students academic credit or provide a report outlining the learning outcomes and deliverables achieved during the placement. Availability This program is ongoing throughout the whole year Time Commitment A minimum time commitment of 2 weeks is required and can be extended up to one year Placement Location Samana & Las Terrenas About your Placement Location The Aldeas de Paz Foundation headquarters are located in the villages of Samana and las Terrenas, located at the heart of Samana province and peninsula in the north-eastern corner of the Dominican Republic. These villages with about 15000 inhabitants are very peaceful and safe and are constituted by a community with a strong sense of social responsibility. The people themselves consider their towns very safe, there is no more crime here than in any average small European town. The Dominican Republic's countryside as a whole is very peaceful, and certainly one of the safest regions in the Caribbean. Travel Logistics The Foundation will do everything to make sure our volunteers remain safe during their arrival and stay in the Dominican Republic. On arrival at the airport you will be welcomed by our english speaking driver who will help you personally during your transit from the airport to the bus terminal granting you peace of mind and tranquillity. The driver will purchase your bus ticket while you catch the direct and comfortable bus to Samana, your placement location. Travel-time on the bus is two hours only. On arrival at the placement location, fellow volunteers and our Staff will welcome you and bring you to your accommodation. Costs & Benefits Aldeas de Paz works hard to keep the required financial contribution to an absolute minimum and to offer financial transparency by practicing an open book policy. The minimum contribution starts at €130 per week (after the second week) and includes Spanish language classes and accommodation at our fully equipped guesthouse apartments, a special program donation as well as a personal welcome service and pick-up at the airport, transfer to the bus, bus fare and free transfer to your placement location. This is included: Airport welcome service & transfer to your placement location Fully equipped Accommodation in Las Terrenas or Samana depending where you will be placed Free WiFi (30Mbps) & access to washing machine Free regular Spanish lessons throughout your placement Placement introduction, certificate & student credit Full support and 24/7 backup from local staff Information about adventure packages & in-country travel Special Offer Volunteers and interns receive free language lessons throughout their placement duration. Classes focus on developing four basic communication skills: listening, comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Students are encouraged to speak Spanish right from the very first day, using it in typical real-life situations as soon as they step outside the classroom where learning continues as they are immersed in the Spanish language and the Dominican culture. Description Video of the program: https://youtu.be/kgXY7H0SRVU Contact Information Contact Person: Manfred Mönnighoff Project/charity name: Fundación Aldeas de Paz Address: Samana, Dominican Republic Whatsapp: +1 829 7055 123 E-Mail: mail@peacevillages.org Webpage: https://www.peacevillages.org/ngo-administration-management/ Facebook: https://www.facebook/AldeasdePaz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AldeasDePaz Twitter: https://twitter.com/AldeasDePaz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Peacevillages
Date Posted: Mar 3, 2022
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Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic
Aldeas de Paz is completely operational and all our programs are active! We are happy to invite volunteers and interns to join us in the Dominican Republic (DR). The Corona health situation in the DR is managed successfully and precautionary measures very similar to European and international standards are in place. Travelling to and from the Dominican Republic is possible without difficulty! Your diving training starts at zero and will lead you through the first level "Open Water Diver" with the PADI diving school and the specialty training "Coral Reef Conservation". If you already are an Open Water Diver (OWD) or equivalent we will credit you a discount of 200 Euro or Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD) certification! We also offer upgrades for Rescue Diver or Dive Master or a number of specialties. You will gain valuable and life-changing experiences with this exciting diving internship where you will learn to dive while protecting marine flora and fauna. Even if you don't have any diving experience, you will obtain important diving skills, while also gaining an insight and save the marine environment! "Walk away with professional diving certifications and amazing experiences in one of the world's’ most beautiful marine environments! " Samaná Bay is a significant breeding ground and nursery area for humpback whales from all over the North Atlantic and the most important multi-species fishing ground in the DR. While tourism is an important economic activity its impact on sensitive coastal-marine ecosystems is of particular concern. A major portion of environmental degradation in coastal areas is attributed to large-scale hotel developments in areas of high biodiversity and unregulated tour activities put at risk reproduction sites for whales and turtles. Las Terrenas, as a coastal village presents different ecosystems important for their ecosystem services: mangroves, seagrass meadows and coral reefs. This area is unfortunately subject to many anthropogenic pressures by deforestation and contamination which damage these ecosystems, in turn reducing their resilience and increasing their vulnerability to tropical storms. What to expect With the Open Water Diver International Diploma and the "coral reef conservation" speciality training you will be able to dive up to 18m deep and assist with marine conservation at our underwater sites along the coast of Las Terrenas. Once you have acquired the necessary training and skills, from the second week of your internship, you will also participate in marine conservation activities linking yourself with projects related to the conservation of aquatic coral nurseries, scientific monitoring of mangroves, seagrass beds, and corals reefs, as well as awareness-raising in the community on the importance of the environment and the topic of waste. All seaborne diving activities depend greatly on weather patterns and sea conditions. The work can be quite demanding but is always very rewarding and varied. Physical fitness is important, no Spanish language skills are required. This is a great opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way to the protection of the marine environment while at the same time becoming a passionate qualified diver. Program Highlights Experience the Dominican style of live and chill by the rhythm of Caribbean music! Gain Spanish fluency with the help of our free Spanish classes and share daily life with locals Become more passionate about your studies and propel your career with international experience! Make memories you never forget during weekend excursions with your fellow participants! Enjoy the gorgeous beaches of Samana, climb the mountain peaks of pico Duarte and visit historical sites in Santo Domingos' colonial town! Internship activities can include but are not limited to Gain all important diving skills and certifications as part of marine conservation project Regular theory and practice classes as well as studies and research on marine conservation related subjects Explanation of the conservation project and ecology of the species Acropora cervicornis (staghorn coral) Training in monitoring and elaboration of baseline for the mangrove of seagrass project Demonstration of cleaning and routine maintenance techniques of aquatic coral nurseries Assist actively with the monitoring of coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrasses Help with conservation awareness raising activities through Workshops, Movies, etc. Assist with the maintenance, protection and restoration of aquatic coral nurseries Assist with the elaboration of Beach profiles and the elaboration of their baseline Submarine Beach Cleanings, regular beach and river cleaning up Currently ongoing Beach profiles and the elaboration of their baseline Reef monitoring and the elaboration of their baseline Beach and River Cleaning up, as well as submarine cleanings Project Identification of new bins in las Playas de las Terrenas Nursery Cleaning Tasks in the diving center when assigned Training in monitoring and baseline of seagrass Training in monitoring and baseline of the mangrove project Requirements No previous experience required to participate in the program. A typical volunteer or intern should be interested in diving and protecting flora, fauna and marine-life in general. He or she needs to be of good health, enthusiastic, proactive, willing to learn and ready for a challenge. You are welcome to bring your own personal wetsuit (3mm long or short sleeves), mask, snorkel and fins with you (can also be locally lent or purchased). The rest of scuba diving equipment is provided by the program! This program requires five flexible working days per week. (it is not a typical Monday to Friday week) Besides diving activities you are expected to fulfill scheduled working hours of non-diving related conservation work and educational activities like environmental awareness raising activities. We expect that interns adapt to program needs with flexibility, responsibility, commitment, patience and perseverance, among other significant qualities. The work can be quite demanding but is always very rewarding and varied. Physical fitness is important, no Spanish language skills are required. Starting dates are the 1. and 3. Monday of every month throughout the whole year! Volunteer placement, apprenticeship or internship You can join this program as a volunteer, apprentice or intern. As a volunteer you are free to commit any number of hours per week. That's up to you! As an apprentice or intern however you probably have to fulfill requirements set by your school or university. Please inform us of your school or university internship requirements in advance so that we can work out your personalized work plan together. Also tell us about your personal expectations and goals. We are happy to give students academic credit or provide a report outlining the learning outcomes and deliverables achieved during the placement. Availability: Starting dates are the 1. and 3. Monday of every month throughout the whole year! Time Commitment: A minimum time commitment of 2 weeks is required Placement Location: Las Terrenas About your Placement Location The Aldeas de Paz Foundation headquarters are located in the villages of Samana and las Terrenas, located at the heart of Samana province and peninsula in the north-eastern corner of the Dominican Republic. These villages with about 15000 inhabitants are very peaceful and safe and are constituted by a community with a strong sense of social responsibility. The people themselves consider their towns very safe, there is no more crime here than in any average small European town. The Dominican Republic's countryside as a whole is very peaceful, and certainly one of the safest regions in the Caribbean. Travel Logistics The Foundation will do everything to make sure our volunteers remain safe during their arrival and stay in the Dominican Republic. On arrival at the airport you will be welcomed by our english speaking driver who will help you personally during your transit from the airport to the bus terminal granting you peace of mind and tranquillity. The driver will purchase your bus ticket while you catch the direct and comfortable bus to Samana, your placement location. Travel-time on the bus is two hours only. On arrival at the placement location, fellow volunteers and our Staff will welcome you and bring you to your accommodation. Costs & Benefits Aldeas de Paz works hard to keep the required financial contribution to an absolute minimum and to offer financial transparency by practicing an open book policy. The minimum contribution starts at €150 per week (after the second week) and includes two complete levels of diving qualification from basic to speciality training, Spanish language classes and accommodation at our fully equipped guesthouse apartments, a special program donation as well as a personal welcome service and pick-up at the airport, transfer to the bus, bus fare and free transfer to your placement location. This is included: "Open Water Diver" and "Coral Reef Conservation" training & certification Professional Diving equipment is provided but you are welcome to bring your own personal wetsuit (3mm short or long sleeves) as well as mask, snorkel and fins (can also be locally lend or purchased) Airport welcome service & transfer to your placement location Fully equipped Accommodation in Las Terrenas Free WiFi (30Mbps) & access to washing machine Free regular Spanish lessons throughout your placement Placement introduction, certificate & student credit Full support and 24/7 backup from local staff Information about adventure packages & in-country travel Special Offer Volunteers and interns receive free language lessons throughout their placement duration. Classes focus on developing four basic communication skills: listening, comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Students are encouraged to speak Spanish right from the very first day, using it in typical real-life situations as soon as they step outside the classroom where learning continues as they are immersed in the Spanish language and the Dominican culture. Description Video of the program: https://youtu.be/CCJ3HAZRp8M and https://youtu.be/0xtguCu2uhk Contact Information Contact Person: Manfred Mönnighoff Project/charity name: Fundación Aldeas de Paz Address: Samana, Dominican Republic Whatsapp: +1 829 7055 123 E-Mail: mail@peacevillages.org Webpage: https://www.peacevillages.org/ngo-administration-management/ Facebook: https://www.facebook/AldeasdePaz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AldeasDePaz Twitter: https://twitter.com/AldeasDePaz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Peacevillages
Date Posted: Mar 3, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Santa Barbara de Samana, Dominican Republic
Aldeas de Paz is completely operational and all our programs are active! We are happy to invite volunteers and interns to join us in the Dominican Republic (DR). The Corona health situation in the DR is managed successfully and precautionary measures very similar to European and international standards are in place. Travelling to and from the Dominican Republic is possible without difficulty! Aldeas de Paz operates a Community Attention Center (CAC) in Samana where our local team consists of teachers, therapists, social workers and a pedagogue who help our beneficiaries from underprivileged communities both individually and as families. At our CAC and also through outreach programs in the neighborhoods we build community support for youth care. We provide a recreational, therapeutic and educational space in which each participant can develop their own skills through games and the arts, active participation in the community and social interaction. Aldeas de Paz offers educational support accompanied by awareness activities on inclusion and diversity . Committed volunteers are always welcome since there is constant need for one to one attention and tutoring and sport classes (Football for Peace project). We place volunteers to assist our local team to attend our beneficiaries at the center and on home visits. Whether because of poor study habits or the lack of individualized help, in the Dominican Republic many kids struggle just to keep up. Often a student's lack of confidence is their number one obstacle, so we provide a warm fun learning environment filled with praise and encouragement. That's how our volunteers help children experience success in school. Create your own project! In addition to our established community activities and programs, volunteers are welcome to develop new projects with the financial and organizational support of our charity. In the past, there have been projects like environmental awareness programs or sports activities for the local children provided by the volunteers. Aldeas de Paz runs a successful humanitarian campaign and home care plan aimed for people with disabilities whose socioeconomic and health situation is threatened because of the current covid-19 health crisis which has impacted heavily on the economic and social situation of our beneficiaries and their community. Facing the current pandemic, our goal has been to bring physical and mental health, nutrition and inclusion. Now, the combination of our previous work at the Community Attention Center (CAC) and the action plan to alleviate the covid-19 caused food, health and education crisis led us to develop the Community Care & Development program. What to expect We are constantly adapting our programs to community needs and volunteer numbers and capacities. If you wish to specialize we will do our best to accommodate your personal preferences, but you can be asked to be involved in a combination of activities while being placed at this program of your choice. Although project work will be provided, volunteers are encouraged to come up with their own ideas and initiative. This is an excellent opportunity to practice all your skills and learn new ones! Our main focus is on: Community Social Work: Direct family attention, accompaniment, follow-up and referral of cases raised during the Covid-19 crisis Raising awareness and sensitize for disabilities: promote equal opportunities for social and productive inclusion and participation Aldeas de Paz Community Attention Center (CAC) in Samana: A space where (specially young) people with disabilities and special needs have access to the acquisition and reinforcement of knowledge, promoting their personal capacities individually and guide them to the experience of inclusion and participation Program Highlights Experience the Dominican style of live and chill by the rhythm of Caribbean music! Gain Spanish fluency with the help of our free Spanish classes and share daily life with locals Become more passionate about your studies and propel your career with international experience! Make memories you never forget during weekend excursions with your fellow participants! Enjoy the gorgeous beaches of Samana, climb the mountain peaks of pico Duarte and visit historical sites in Santo Domingos' colonial town! Activities can include but are not limited to (some activities may temporarily be paused depending on the covid 19 public health situation) Help our team with activities for special need education on individual and group level at our Attention Center and/or on home visits Assist with educational and social support activities and take part promoting activities to create didactic materials using recycling techniques Help prepare and lead thematic workshops (some Spanish skills are helpful) and assist with direct attention, monitor and accompaniment of users to other goods and services Attend weekly meetings with other volunteers and staff to create weekly lesson plans and educational projects and help design and edit multimedia content Learn how to identify individual/family/community needs and help with case studies and Intervention to assess development and methodology Assist with recreational, developmental and therapeutic activities for children and young adults with special needs Assist children and spend time with them, playing, organizing, teaching and doing art & craft activities, singing and dancing helping them with their educational and social inclusion process Assist our team with youth, family and community development activities and engaging support for parents & caregivers on home visits. (some Spanish skills are helpful) Help organize special events like fundraising parties, cooperating with other organisations and supporting community activities when help is needed Assist organizing and leading intercultural events and regular meetings for locals and volunteers with cross-cultural activities fostering exchange and integration Plan and execute workshops on disability and related topics based on the characteristics and needs of target groups (advanced Spanish skills are needed) Requirements No previous experience or special skills are required but basic Spanish language skills are very helpful. However, all that is truly necessary is enthusiasm, self-reliance, patience and an open mind. Nevertheless, volunteers that already have experience in teaching, working with children or working with people with various challenges are strongly encouraged to apply. We welcome individual volunteers, families and groups regardless of age, experience or background. We provide free Spanish classes on a regular basis, full support and 24/7 backup. An ideal volunteer is proactive, result-focused but still patient and willing to engage in activities autonomously while still having our support and supervision. You are welcome to bring some arts & crafts materials. Volunteer placement, apprenticeship or internship You can join this program as a volunteer, apprentice or intern. That's up to you! As a volunteer you are free to commit any number of hours per week. That's up to you! As an apprentice or intern however you probably have to fulfill requirements set by your school or university. Please inform us of your school or university internship requirements in advance so that we can work out your personalized work plan together. Also tell us about your personal expectations and goals. We are happy to give students academic credit or provide a report outlining the learning outcomes and deliverables achieved during the placement. Availability This program is ongoing throughout the whole year Time Commitment A minimum time commitment of 2 weeks is required and can be extended up to one year Placement Location Samana Costs & Benefits Aldeas de Paz works hard to keep the required financial contribution to an absolute minimum and to offer financial transparency by practicing an open book policy. The minimum contribution starts at €130 per week (after the second week) and includes Spanish language classes and accommodation at our fully equipped guesthouse apartments, a special program donation as well as a personal welcome service and pick-up at the airport, transfer to the bus, bus fare and free transfer to your placement location. What is included Airport welcome service & transfer to your placement location Fully equipped Accommodation in Las Terrenas or Samana depending where you will be placed Free WiFi (30Mbps) & access to washing machine Free regular Spanish lessons throughout your placement Placement introduction, certificate & student credit Full support and 24/7 backup from local staff Information about adventure packages & in-country travel Special Offer Volunteers and interns receive free language lessons throughout their placement duration. Classes focus on developing four basic communication skills: listening, comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Students are encouraged to speak Spanish right from the very first day, using it in typical real-life situations as soon as they step outside the classroom where learning continues as they are immersed in the Spanish language and the Dominican culture. About your Placement Location The Aldeas de Paz Foundation headquarters are located in the villages of Samana and las Terrenas, located at the heart of Samana province and peninsula in the north-eastern corner of the Dominican Republic. These villages with about 15000 inhabitants are very peaceful and safe and are constituted by a community with a strong sense of social responsibility. The people themselves consider their towns very safe, there is no more crime here than in any average small European town. The Dominican Republic's countryside as a whole is very peaceful, and certainly one of the safest regions in the Caribbean. Travel Logistics The Foundation will do everything to make sure our volunteers remain safe during their arrival and stay in the Dominican Republic. On arrival at the airport you will be welcomed by our english speaking driver who will help you personally during your transit from the airport to the bus terminal granting you peace of mind and tranquillity. The driver will purchase your bus ticket while you catch the direct and comfortable bus to Samana, your placement location. Travel-time on the bus is two hours only. On arrival at the placement location, fellow volunteers and our Staff will welcome you and bring you to your accommodation. Description Video of the program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGXTmnEbBsA Description Video of our Mission & Vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVj9K0VDEio Contact Information Contact Person: Manfred Mönnighoff Project/charity name: Fundación Aldeas de Paz Address: Samana, Dominican Republic Whatsapp: +1 829 7055 123 E-Mail: mail@peacevillages.org Webpage: https://www.peacevillages.org/youth-care-community/ Facebook: https://www.facebook/AldeasdePaz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AldeasDePaz Twitter: https://twitter.com/AldeasDePaz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Peacevillages
Date Posted: Mar 3, 2022
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Santa Barbara de Samana, Dominican Republic
Aldeas de Paz is completely operational and all our programs are active! We are happy to invite volunteers and interns to join us in the Dominican Republic (DR). The Corona health situation in the DR is managed successfully and precautionary measures very similar to European and international standards are in place. Travelling to and from the Dominican Republic is possible without difficulty! This Dentistry observation and experience opportunity offers you hands-on dentistry work experience and is aimed at current professionals and aspiring dentists. This program offers you hands-on dentistry work experience. It provides an opportunity to work in the local hospital-based dental clinic or a neighbourhood health clinic, where you will experience the stark contrast between Western dentistry practice and the day-to-day realities of dentistry at a public dental clinic in a developing country. Your level of possible involvement will largely depend on your professional and Spanish language skills, as well as your motivation and willingness to get involved. Your work schedule will be created in a meeting with the departmental director, the volunteer coordinator and supervisor. As with any medical service, volunteers should recognize that their schedules may be subject to sudden changes and are dictated by patients’ needs. During this observation and experience program, you will be shadowing the doctors and nurses and you will also be able to get hands-on experience in accordance with your qualifications and language skills. In order to get the most out of your involvement - or if you have a specific healthcare goal - please contact us in a timely manner to discuss your options in detail. What to expect You can join this program throughout the whole year. Working hours will be primarily in the morning when the physicians are at the hospital/health clinic. As with any medical service, volunteers should recognize that their schedules may be subject to sudden changes and are dictated by patients’ needs. Program Highlights Experience the Dominican style of live and chill by the rhythm of Caribbean music! Gain Spanish fluency with the help of our free Spanish classes and share daily life with locals Become more passionate about your studies and propel your career with international experience! Make memories you never forget during weekend excursions with your fellow participants! Enjoy the gorgeous beaches of Samana, climb the mountain peaks of pico Duarte and visit historical sites in Santo Domingos' colonial town! Activities can include but are not limited to Observing, shadowing and assisting the dentist Encouraging and teaching prevention of oral diseases through proper hygiene and regular check-ups for professional cleaning and evaluation (special prevention program for pregnant women) Providing oral health services support when needed, including dental assistance, dental hygiene and dental therapy Assisting the dentist according to your skills and experience with dental treatments: dental restorations, crowns, bridges, dentures, root canal therapy, periodontal therapy and extraction of teeth as well as dental examinations and diagnosis Requirements This program is suitable for dentistry students and electives. The key requirements for a medical volunteer/intern are initiative, enthusiasm and readiness to work in unfamiliar circumstances. The dentistry program is available for elective students, dentistry students with free holiday time, and pre-university students, as well as students taking, or planning to take, specialist dentistry courses. More specialized skills will allow for more specialized activities. Basic Spanish skills are needed, but an advanced level of Spanish experience will open up more opportunities. However, we offer free Spanish language lessons every week in order to enhance your experience as a volunteer/intern. Please bring scrubs and closed shoes that are easy to clean for working in the hospital, as they are mandatory. Latex gloves, hand sanitizer and face masks (N95 for the TB patients) would be a very helpful donation to the dental clinic. Guidelines on medical Issues of the Dominican Republic: WHO report on health care reform in Dominican Republic, 2010 Health System of the Dominican Republic, 2011. The website provides an excellent overview of common medical issues in the DR and the government health system. Only available in Spanish. Volunteer placement, apprenticeship or internship You can join this program as a volunteer, apprentice or intern. As a volunteer you are free to commit any number of hours per week. That's up to you! As an apprentice or intern however you probably have to fulfill requirements set by your school or university. Please inform us of your school or university internship requirements in advance so that we can work out your personalized work plan together. Also tell us about your personal expectations and goals. We are happy to give students academic credit or provide a report outlining the learning outcomes and deliverables achieved during the placement. Availability: This program is ongoing throughout the whole year Time Commitment: A minimum time commitment of 2 weeks is required. For volunteers and interns with little experience, a 4 to 8 weeks time commitment is encouraged. Placement Locations: Hospital and neighborhood health clinics in Samana Costs & Benefits Aldeas de Paz works hard to keep the required financial contribution to an absolute minimum and to offer financial transparency by practicing an open book policy. The minimum contribution starts at €130 per week (after the second week) and includes Spanish language classes and accommodation at our fully equipped guesthouse apartments, a special program donation as well as a personal welcome service and pick-up at the airport, transfer to the bus, bus fare and free transfer to your placement location. What is included Airport welcome service & transfer to your placement location Fully equipped Accommodation in Las Terrenas or Samana depending where you will be placed Free WiFi (30Mbps) & access to washing machine Free regular Spanish lessons throughout your placement Placement introduction, certificate & student credit Full support and 24/7 backup from local staff Information about adventure packages & in-country travel Special Offer Volunteers and interns receive free language lessons throughout their placement duration. Classes focus on developing four basic communication skills: listening, comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Students are encouraged to speak Spanish right from the very first day, using it in typical real-life situations as soon as they step outside the classroom where learning continues as they are immersed in the Spanish language and the Dominican culture. Contact Information Contact Person: Manfred Mönnighoff Project/charity name: Fundación Aldeas de Paz Address: Samana, Dominican Republic Whatsapp: +1 829 7055 123 E-Mail: mail@peacevillages.org Webpage: https://www.peacevillages.org/ngo-administration-management/ Facebook: https://www.facebook/AldeasdePaz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AldeasDePaz Twitter: https://twitter.com/AldeasDePaz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Peacevillages
Date Posted: Mar 3, 2022
