Here’s a fabulous opportunity from a fellow Boston teacher, Jennifer Dines, to travel to the Dominican Republic this summer to volunteer! Jennifer explains:
Are you interested in traveling to the Dominican Republic?
Do you know a college student, friend, or colleague who is hoping to improve in Spanish and cross-cultural communication?
Would you like to spend a month of your summer living and working on the shores of the Caribbean?
I had an incredible experience working with the young women serviced by the Mariposa DR Foundation, and it has proved invaluable to me in my work here in Boston. I am hoping to spend at least part of my summer volunteering and visiting my students in this program this year.
The Mariposa DR Foundation is looking for experienced teachers and/or volunteers who could lead enrichment programs. Apply soon, because the deadline is in April. This is an ongoing program, however, so even if you miss the deadline, keep abreast of other opportunities.
The blog (with many photos!) from my experience in 2010 is here: http://mariposafft.
The author, Lillie Marshall, is a 6-foot-tall National Board Certified Teacher of English from Boston who has been a public school educator since 2003. She launched TeachingTraveling.com in 2010 to share expert global education resources, and over 1.6 million readers have visited over the past decade. Lillie also runs AroundTheWorld L.com Travel and Life Blog, and DrawingsOf.com for educational art. Do stay in touch via subscribing to her monthly newsletter, and following @WorldLillie on social media!
Chace
Wednesday 5th of February 2014
Hello; presently teach MS Office 2013 and Business English here in the states, Rhode Island...would love to travel to DR and help where needed. Have visited on numerous occasions and love the island and its people.....thanks so much...looking for summer 2014 needs if you have them....Chace
Lillie of TeachingTraveling.com
Wednesday 5th of February 2014
Hi Chace! The new URL for volunteer opportunities is http://www.mariposadrfoundation.org/volunteer.html . Good luck!
Pam Snow
Tuesday 26th of February 2013
I am currently working as a Primary Teacher in the UK. My summer holiday is from 25th July until 6th September. Is there a chance to volunteer between those dates? Pam
Lillie of TeachingTraveling.com
Tuesday 26th of February 2013
Most likely! Head over to the official Mariposa info and volunteer page: http://www.mariposadrfoundation.org/Volunteer_Opportunities.html . Best of luck!
Lisa Lamoureux
Saturday 9th of February 2013
hello! how do i apply to volunteer to teach in the dominican republic this summer 2013? thank you, lisa
scotty
Sunday 14th of October 2012
Sorry..forgot to leave my email..please contact me at [email protected] Regards Scotty
scotty
Thursday 11th of October 2012
Greetings My wife and I are interested to voluntee for r a years teaching in the Dominican Republic. I have many years international teaching experience in South America and China. I am a New Zealander and my wife is Colombian. My wife has had experience teaching Spanish in the New Zealand schools. I work best with those students struggling to grasp the concepts of english in its practical application and do so with well prepared classes, endless patience and a great sense of humor. If we can be of service to you in the 2013 teaching year we would love to hear from you Kindes regards Scotty