Community Development in the Dominican Republic
We work with local non-profits to better understand the needs of each community and then focus projects on those issues. Themes include:
- Urban Migration
- Healthcare Access
- Sustainable Agriculture
DAY 1: ARRIVE IN SANTO DOMINGO
Meet your Field Director at the airport.
DAY 2: SANTO DOMINGO
Take a guided tour of the Colonial Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, take a scenic ride through the central mountain range to your service project location.
- Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation.
DAYS 3-6: SERVICE PROJECT
As communities evolve so do their needs. That's why we work closely with non-profits to better understand each community's challenges. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like.
- In the morning, begin your service project in a nearby village.
- Spend the afternoon immersed in cultural activities.
- In the evening, reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues.
DAY 7: TROPICAL BEACH
- Dive into the tropical waters of the Caribbean and enjoy a full day at the beach.
DAY 8: DEPART FOR HOME
We work with local non-profits to better understand the needs of each community and then focus projects on those issues. Themes include:
- Urban Migration
- Healthcare Access
- Sustainable Agriculture
DAY 1: ARRIVE IN SANTO DOMINGO
Meet your Field Director at the airport.
DAY 2: SANTO DOMINGO
Take a guided tour of the Colonial Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, take a scenic ride through the central mountain range to your service project location.
- Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation.
DAYS 3-6: SERVICE PROJECT
As communities evolve so do their needs. That's why we work closely with non-profits to better understand each community's challenges. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like.
- In the morning, begin your service project in a nearby village.
- Spend the afternoon immersed in cultural activities.
- In the evening, reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues.
DAY 7: TROPICAL BEACH
- Dive into the tropical waters of the Caribbean and enjoy a full day at the beach.
DAY 8: DEPART FOR HOME
Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness
Your experience includes
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Round-trip airfare & Transportation
Your flights—covered. Ground transportation—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Accommodations
Enjoy a 7-night stay in hotels
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Regional Meals
Traditional breakfasts, lunches and dinners bring local flavors to life as part of your trip experience.
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Full-time Field Director
Your bilingual, culturally connected Field Director stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-trip logistics and facilitates post-project reflection activities.
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Service Hours
Earn service hours that count towards academic credit.
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Volunteer and Leadership Activities
Participate in volunteer, leadership, action planning and social issue activities.
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End-to-end Support
Your team helps to secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides recruiting tools and helps establish your program's ongoing presence on campus.
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Worldwide support, safety and security
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide. We provide 24-hour emergency support service along with a comprehensive $50 million liability policy that covers you and your institution while abroad.
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Flexible Payment Options
Give more students the opportunity to study abroad by offering them two different payment plan options, along with our TripFunder website to help fundraise for the program.
