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Volunteer programs in Dominican Republic

40 opportunities found

Non-Profit School Cabarete, Dominican Republic

🌱 Eco Volunteering & Sustainability in a Purpose-Driven School

32h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 4 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Benerito, Dominican Republic

Ayudante en construcción, diseño y arte

30h/week Farming Building & Repairing Gardening
From 2 to 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Las Galeras, Dominican Republic

Join our HOSTEL team today!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Ecological Reserve Rancho Arriba, Dominican Republic

Sea un cultivador en nuestro eco lodge!

32h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Ecological Reserve Benerito, Dominican Republic

Voluntario en Todas las areas necesarias

30h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Kitchen Hand Gardening
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Farm monte plata, Dominican Republic

Discover Dominican Traditions and help us build our family farm!

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • 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

Hostel Santo Domingo de Guzman, Dominican Republic

Help us restore our hostel in the heart of Santo Domingo

25h/week Housekeeping Administration Reception Gardening
From 2 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Rancho Arriba, Dominican Republic

Únete a nosotros en el campo y aprende agroecología, cocina y disfruta de la naturaleza 🌱

30h/week Teaching Languages
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Ecological Reserve Rancho Arriba, Dominican Republic

Un espacio único para vivir una experiencia inolvidable.

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Ecological Reserve Rancho Arriba, Dominican Republic

Experiencia de vida en un increíble eco lodge

32h/week Animal Care Social Work Building & Repairing Farming
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Ecological Reserve Rancho Arriba, Dominican Republic

Agroecologia en huertos ecologicos.

32h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Hostel VILLA MELLA, Dominican Republic

help with the department in Dominican Republic

23h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 week to 1 month Private Room 2 meals

Camping Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic

🌱 ¡Ayúdanos a mantener nuestro patio! 🏕️✨

20h/week Social Work
At least 1 week Tent
  • Needs help immediately

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.

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