Voluntourism Program

Our Voluntourism Program is a unique and exciting opportunity to both volunteer with DOVE and vacation in the Dominican Republic. It is important as a volunteer to not only help those in need but to also experience the culture and the lifestyle of those living in Puerto Plata. When volunteering, it's important to remember that when you're serving the life of another individual you're entering their territory, their lifestyle, their culture. Most of these poorer families don't need "our" material items to make them feel happy and complete. As a DOVE volunteer, it is vital that the greatest gift we give them is love and friendship, and of course, a helping hand. Most of these families know what they want and need to succeed, and it's important that as a volunteer we help them achieve their goals by teaching them specific skills, helping them raise money to feed their families, assisting them with their language skills and supporting them in any other way that coincides with the society that they're a part of.

The Dominican Republic is a beautiful place. Despite all of the corrupt and horrible situations that happen in the poorer areas in most of these inter-city neighborhoods, every single Dominican and Haitian family is proud of their beautiful country. As a DOVE volunteer, you'll experience the life of service by helping out at the Youth Development Center and you will also have the opportunity to vacation in one of the most beautiful areas of the world. Everything from the authentic food, to hiking in the mountains, to simply just enjoying the beautiful scenery by the beach is a once in a lifetime experience.

DOVE is offering a wonderful opportunity for our volunteers! Before June 1st, 2013 gather a group of 4 to sign-up to volunteer with DOVE, and the 5th volunteer's Mission House fees will be waived! The trip must be scheduled within the 2013 year. 

Contact Liz Rooney Sunel OR Melissa Almonte at: volunteer@dovemissions.org

We look forward to hearing from you!!