Making a Difference in the Dominican Republic

As a cheap plane fares destination, the Dominican Republic is popular for its fantastic Caribbean beaches and scenery and is also an up-and-coming hot spot for “voluntourism”. The Dominican Republic is one of the most popular countries in Latin America to do volunteer work. Countless volunteers book cheap plane tickets every year and spend a week, a month or even longer helping out in one of the many areas in need. For many volunteering opportunities you don’t even need to speak Spanish. There are all kinds of ways you can help out people in need and have an amazing, and memorable, experience. Check out low fares on flights to the Dominican Republic and learn how you can make a difference on your next vacation.

One of the main types of volunteer help that you can provide when you travel on cheap flights to the Dominican Republic is working with children. You can teach English to school kids or children’s workshops, help kids with English homework, or if your Spanish level is intermediate or advanced, help with literacy skills. Simply playing with kids, coaching baseball and other sports, making jewelry with younger girls, or helping out with orphanages or after-school programs are great ways to donate your time. Volunteering can be a great way to get some exercise, too, especially if you are helping to build houses or renovate schools. Volunteers are always needed to help lay foundations, build walls, paint, and dig community wells. If you are interested in wildlife, there are also environmental conservation projects that you can assist, both in the forests and along the shoreline. If you have specific skills like business expertise or first aid training, there are many ways to use these skills in settings like health education workshops or business development classes for adults. Book your flights to the Dominican Republic and start brainstorming ideas of how to put your time and talents to use helping Dominicans.

The Dominican Republic is a next-door neighbor to Haiti, and there are many Haitian immigrants all over the Dominican Republic. If you’ve been aware of Haiti’s recent challenges and have wanted to help out but are wary of booking cheap plane trips to Haiti itself, one way to help Haitians is to assist those who have fled to their neighboring country. There are many impoverished Haitian communities near the Haitian border and in cities and towns all over the Dominican Republic.

Many volunteer programs here will also place you with a host family, a way to practice your Spanish even more and really get to know Dominican culture. What better place to help those in need than the Dominican Republic, where you can enjoy the tropical climate, beach vibe and ocean views while still making a difference and doing something meaningful with your vacation (and maybe even practicing your Spanish). Find low fares on cheap tickets to Dominican Republic and start your volunteer adventure now.