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A little school is waiting for you!


The experience

Join Ama and Educa for the Future and have an unforgettable experience in Las Galeras, Samaná. You will collaborate at our educational center with children aged 2 to 12, supporting activities, games, creativity, and learning.
We are looking for responsible, caring people who want to share. You don't need to be a professional: just bring enthusiasm, commitment, and willingness to learn alongside our local community. ✨📚


What you offer

26 hours of help per week

Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

Additional fee required

Amount: € 120 Per week

Fee pays for: Materials for volunteer activities and Donation to project

Description: The entire fee is directly allocated to the maintenance and development of Ama y Educa para el Futuro. This helps cover the center's needs, improve the spaces, acquire materials, and support the educational and social activities we carry out with the children.


What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely


Requirements

Beginner Spanish or Beginner English

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Ama y Educa para el Futuro is an educational and social project located in Las Galeras, Samaná, Dominican Republic. Our objective is to offer children a safe space where they can learn, play and develop.

Volunteers collaborate with our team in the center's activities, sharing their time, knowledge, and creativity. We are looking for committed, respectful, responsible people with genuine motivation to work with children.

Volunteering is a cultural and learning exchange. All activities are carried out respecting the center's rules, the children, and the local community.


Activities & Shift

Volunteers can participate in different educational and recreational activities with the children:

• Educational games and group dynamics
• Drawing, painting and crafts activities
• Reading and storytelling
• Music, songs and games
• Sports and outdoor activities
• Support in learning activities
• Organization and preparation of materials
• Help in improving and maintaining the project spaces.


Rules

To ensure a safe and respectful environment, all volunteers must:

• Respect the children, the team, and the local community.
• Follow the instructions of the responsible team.
• Maintain a positive, responsible, and collaborative attitude.
• Not use physical punishments, shouting, or any kind of inappropriate conduct with the children.
• Respect the privacy of the children and not share photographs or personal information without authorization.
• Keep the spaces used clean and orderly.
• Respect the customs and norms of the community.

Non-compliance with these rules may result in the termination of the collaboration.