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Volunteer programs in Dominican Republic

15 opportunities found

Hotel Sosua, Dominican Republic

🏄‍♂️ Voluntario de Recepción en el mejor spot de surf del Caribe 🌴🌊

28h/week Administration Reception
At least 30 days Private Room 1 meal
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic

🌴 Chill Volunteering in Santiago! 🐶✨

15h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Camping Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic

🌱 ¡Ayúdanos con la limpieza y conecta con la naturaleza! 🏕️✨

20h/week Cleaning
At least 1 week Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Camping Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic

🌱 ¡Ayúdanos a mantener nuestro patio! 🏕️✨

20h/week Gardening Social Work
At least 1 week Tent
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Eco Lodge Cambita Garabitos, Dominican Republic

Bienvenidos a aplicar Cocineros, A&Bs y Chefs aficionados

24h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Cooking Gardening
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Eco Lodge Cambita Garabitos, Dominican Republic

Bienvenidos a aplicar Cocineros, A&Bs y Chefs aficionados

28h/week Cooking Gardening Painting & Decorating Cleaning
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Eco Lodge Cambita Garabitos, Dominican Republic

Buscamos un mago de la limpieza y fan del buen gusto

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal

Non-Profit School LAS GALERAS, Dominican Republic

Sé voluntario y enseña a los niños con amor y dedicación! 💫📚

20h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm

Hotel Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic

✨🌅 Host de Tardes Tropicales: Apoyo en las operaciones diarias del Lodge y el minimarket

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
At least 3 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Cabarete, Dominican Republic

🏖️ Volunteer at a Lively Beach Hostel in Cabarete

20h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm

Hostel Santo Domingo de Guzman, Dominican Republic

Help us restore our hostel in the heart of Santo Domingo

20h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Cabarete, Dominican Republic

Come help our hostel in Dominican Republic!

15h/week Administration Gardening Housekeeping Reception
From 1 to 12 weeks Team Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Eco Village Las Galeras, Dominican Republic

Crea contenido en nuestro eco-village en Samaná 📱

15h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 2 to 3 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Hostel Santo Domingo de Guzman, Dominican Republic

Recepción y atención al huésped en la Zona Colonial

25h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Other JUANILLO, Dominican Republic

✨ Vive y Colabora en un Oasis en Punta Cana 🌴

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 2 weeks to 1 month Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • High demand

Does Dominican Republic need volunteers from abroad?

Like many other countries in Central America, the Dominican Republic unfortunately suffers with persistent socio-economic inequality. Although it’s the land of Punta Cana, famous for heavenly beaches, golf and 5-star resorts, Dominican Republic is a country in need for volunteers. More than a third of the population lives on less than $1.25 a day and over 20 percent of the country lives in extreme poverty. Most of the population that needs help is concentrated in the rural areas.

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What kind of work can a volunteer do in Dominican Republic?

If you decide to travel to the Dominican Republic to do volunteer tourism, or voluntourism, be prepared. Unfortunately, there are many tourist scams happening in the capital, Santo Domingo. Remember to check information and do some research before actually going. As a volunteer you can help with the education of children, teach about environmental conservation or learn about organic agriculture in rural areas. Eco Villages and Eco Lodges also need volunteers in a variety of fields, such as design, social media, cleaning or even reception.

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How to volunteer in Dominican Republic using Worldpackers?

As a volunteer, you will be able to visit highlights of the Dominican Republic such as Pico Duarte - the Caribbean’s tallest mountain - or enjoy the turquoise water of Punta Cana, or take a hike at Bayahibe and enjoy Haitises National Park. First of all, make a nice profile with your skills, photos and bio. Then look for a host that matches your expectations and see if you match theirs. To schedule a trip and travel to the Dominican Republic as a volunteer, become a member of the Worldpackers community! 

How Worldpackers works: the complete guide

Time to prepare for your trip as a worldpacker!

How do Worldpackers trips work?

As a member, you can contact as many hosts and travel safely as many times as you want.

Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.

Complete your profile, watch the video lessons in the Academy, and earn certificates to stand out to hosts.

Apply to as many positions as you like, and get in contact with our verified hosts.

If a host thinks you’re a good fit for their position, they’ll pre-approve you.

Get your documents and tickets ready for your volunteer trip.

Confirm your trip to enjoy all of the safety of Worldpackers.

Have a transformative experience and make a positive impact on the world.

If anything doesn’t go as planned with a host, count on the WP Safeguard and our highly responsive support team!

After volunteering, you and your host exchange reviews.

With positive reviews, you’ll stand out to hosts and get even more benefits.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works