ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

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Program Description

For advanced Spanish speakers only!
You can contribute in developing programs aimed at biodiversity-friendly tourism and sustainable tourism development strategies as well as tools for the application of the legal framework and incentives to adopt sustainable practices.
The aim is to increase the awareness and the training of the public (individuals and community) and to address the lack of knowledge among the tourism sector, the private sector, the land-owners, and the staff of local public institutions. Activities that a volunteer can participate in are entirely dependent on motivation. Our staff will support you.

Activities for advanced Spanish speakers:
● Developing and executing environmental awareness raising activities at schools and in the community and promote sustainable and biodiversity-friendly tourism.
● Assist with conservation and re-forestation activities in the Samana province
● Support the certification of biodiversity-friendly destination and tourist services
● Help staffing a tourist information post on the beach side road in Las Terrenas (advanced Spanish skills and additional languages are required)
● Monitoring sea turtle nests (limited participation from March to November) and humpback whales (limited participation from 15th of January to March)
● Assist actively with the restoration of coral reefs, mangroves, beaches and coastal areas

Highlights

● Developing and executing environmental awareness raising activities at schools and in the community and promote sustainable and biodiversity-friendly tourism.
● Assist with conservation and re-forestation activities in the Samana province
● Support the certification of biodiversity-friendly destination and tourist services
● Help staffing a tourist information post on the beach side road in Las Terrenas (advanced Spanish skills and additional languages are required)
● Monitoring sea turtle nests (limited participation from March to November) and humpback whales (limited participation from 15th of January to March)
● Assist actively with the restoration of coral reefs, mangroves, bea

Qualifications

No previous experience is required to participate in the program. A typical volunteer or intern should be interested in protecting flora and fauna, biology, wildlife and sustainable tourism. He or she needs to be enthusiastic, proactive, willing to learn, ready for a challenge, and should not be scared of being in contact with soil or mud. Responsibility, commitment, patience and perseverance are among significant qualities.
Language skills: Advanced Spanish skills are required
This can be a volunteer placement or an internship. Please inform us of your school or university’s internship requirements.
You need to commit at least precious 6 weeks of your lifetime.
Location: Las Terrenas

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What`s Included

Aldeas de Paz works hard to keep the required financial contribution to an absolute minimum and to offer financial transparency by practicing an open book policy. The calculation of your financial contribution or donation is set up so that the longer you stay the less you give per week. We do this to encourage longer stays, recognizing that longer stays lead to more significant volunteer work and more energy contributed in the form of donated time in place of money!

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Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic

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Program Details

Provider:
ALDEAS DE PAZ – PEACE VILLAGES FOUNDATION
Location
  • Dominican Republic: Las Terrenas
Language:
Spanish
Term:
Spring, Summer, Throughout the year
Duration:
1-3 months, 6-12 months, Customizable
Participants:
Worldwide
Cost:
The minimum contribution starts at € 110 per week including double room accommodation at our Aldeas de Paz Guesthouse. Add € 30 to the rate per week for a single room. Minimum donation for the host family stay is € 200 per week and includes a private bedroom and two meals (breakfast and lunch or dinner).
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