"I was welcomed like a family member when I arrived. The experience was amazing from the moment I was picked up, visiting the Club House filled with smiling and loving children. Playing volleyball, hopscotch and putting puzzles together. Being around the children was SO fulfilling. I was then taken to a couple of homes of the children to see where they lived and I knew immediately why at the Club the children were happy and comfortable. I had the experience of a lifetime that I will never forget and I will be returning with my husband before the end of the year so we can both volunteer together. Dove Missions has done it right, allowing you the best way to give back when you visit another country. God Bless You Dove Missions!!!" - Mary, Minneapolis, MN April 2013
"A Day to Remember"
"We spent the day with Dove Missions this past Tuesday. It is a day I will never forget. I learned that giving up a small portion of my vacation can make a difference in other people's lives. The power of one is where it starts. Liz is a wonderful giving person who is making the difference in kids lives each and every day. The families we visited in villages and various locations throughout the city have nothing. No running water, no bathrooms, but the are warm and happy people. If you want to experience real live of way too many families and children, spend some time with this organization. You will not forget it and it is a great way to spent quality time with a great organization." - Sue from California April 2013
"A Heartfelt Experience"
"My wife found the Dove Missions website purely by chance. It was the heartfelt message that touched us, so we decided to dig a little deeper. What we found!
Liz, the founder and CEO, has spent the last four years of her life dedicated to the development and caring of the youth of Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic), and doing it all on a very thin shoestring.
What she and her small staff have to offer is a day of "Voluntourism." You will be collected from your hotel by a member of staff, and given a chance to see the city, tour the barrios, have lunch, and then meet the kids (Our personal favorite ). Is there a cost? Yes, there is a small fee, but considering this venture is non-profit,our personal view is that it is money well spent , and probably more bang for your buck than you can get at some other "attractions" you may have visited on your travels.
Other reviews on Trip Advisor explain the program in much greater detail than I shall, so I urge you to read what others have written about their amazing time spent with Dove Missions.
The five star rating is well earned and for all the right reasons. No "watered down drinks"or "unmade beds" to complain about, no "rude waiters" trying to rip you off to be graded on Trip Advisor...
Just a few hours out of your lives to see how great we have it, and to see how others live, and what people like Liz and her staff are doing to enrich the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves . Give it a whirl, I think you will enjoy the journey." - gjgeary, Dallas, Texas March 2013
Please, read more great reviews about DOVE on the Trip Advisor website.
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