Volunteering in the Dominican Republic

If you decide to volunteer in the Dominican Republic, you have a variety of options. In the area animal welfare For example, you can get involved in an animal shelter and support you in all animal care and veterinary medicine tasks.

Im Marine protection project you make sure that the marine flora and fauna is protected and support with the measures to protect the sea. The monitoring and restoration of coral reefs in particular is an important task during this volunteer project. Here you have the opportunity to gain a lot of experience in diving and to explore the underwater world of the Caribbean.

Should you sign up for Medicine are interested and you may have already gained some experience in this area through a degree or an apprenticeship, you can work in a dental practice, as well as helping out in a clinic or hospital. You will assist the doctors and nurses and look after and care for the patients.

In the social area you can do particularly well with the social work within the community support. Tasks include looking after families and raising awareness and awareness of disabilities.

Volunteers are also in the NGO management and used in administration. Your activities here are very diverse. They range from day-to-day tasks such as meeting local stakeholders, authorities and community members to helping with financial planning and occasional editorial support.

Detailed descriptions of the process and other information can be found under the respective projects. If you have any questions you are also welcome to contact us directly. We're happy to help!

You bring that with you

Depending on what previous experience you have, you can be a particularly good support in certain projects. Your on-site tasks and responsibilities in the project will depend on your specialist knowledge. But even if you haven't gotten a taste of a specific area yet, you have the opportunity here. With initiative and enough motivation you will have a lot of fun and learn a lot!

Since Spanish is the national language spoken in the Dominican Republic, it is an advantage if you have knowledge of Spanish. Depending on the project, the requirements for your language level differ.

Your free time in the Dominican Republic

Get to know the country in your free time and explore the breathtaking sights, such as the turquoise blue Laguna El Dudu in the north or the Los Haitises National Park.

In the lively cities, such as the capital Santo Domingo, you will be introduced to the traditions of the locals and you will get to know the delicious dishes of the country in the many restaurants and bars. You can also deal with the historical culture and the Spanish colonial era of the country in the cities, because these are still strongly influenced by the Europeans of the time. On the Caribbean coasts, on the other hand, you can relax very well and be impressed by the beautiful white beaches and the crystal-clear water.

Volunteer work in other countries in Latin America

• Volunteer work in Bolivia
• Volunteering in Chile
• Volunteering in Costa Rica
• Volunteering in Ecuador
• Volunteer work in Nicaragua
• Volunteering in Peru

Find your project with Rainbow Garden Village - The Dominican Republic is waiting for you!