Volunteer

Volunteer with Village12 in the Dominican Republic!

We are looking for skilled volunteers to help us work on our ongoing projects. us start a permaculture farm, build and install latrines and design a health education program for people living in Muñoz, Dominican Republic. With the help of international volunteers, our strategy is designed to cost-effectively improve the living conditions of Muñoz, Dominican Republic.

Who can volunteer?

We are seeking volunteers with skills and experience in

Latrine-building or waste management to work on our latrine or cleanup/park project
Horticulture, permaculture and agriculture to work on our agriculture project.
General healthcare, medicine or nursing to work on our healthcare project.

What’s in it for you?

Receive training on how Village12 works and how to be an effective volunteer.
Experience thinking critically about real world problems while you help us develop our current projects.
Learn Spanish or Haitian Creole and experience Dominican Republic lifestyle and culture.

How much does it cost?

Volunteers must cover their own travel, food and lodging expenses. They also must buy and show proof of health insurance. We recommend volunteers stay at our base camp at SuncampDR. The rustic accommodations at SuncampDR include wi-fi internet, hot water, flushing toilets and an on-site restaurant called Papaguyo (Parakeet). Lodging costs $75/week and $200/month. We are also located 10 minutes from several grocery stores in Puerta Plata. To read more about SuncampDR and their lodging facilities, go to www.suncampDR.com.

We recommend buying health insurance from worldnomads.com, allaboardbenefits.com, travelguard.com or travelmedicalinsurance.com. You can buy by week or month with them and runs about $50 a month for the bare minimum. We ask you are at least covered for emergency medical.