Volunteer Opport in DR


Volunteer Programs in the Dominican Republic



	Dental Care
	Computer Training
	Education Programs
	Summer Camp
	ESL Program
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DENTAL CARE

LOCATION	Herrera, SD Los Rios, SD Pantoja, SD Puerto Plata Santiago Moca Higuey
EDUCATION	Degree in dentistry required
LANGUAGE ABILITY	Spanish preferred but not essential
EXPERIENCE AND / OR KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED	Solid knowledge of dental care techniques such as Preventive Dentistry, Chair-side Assisting, Periodontics, Radiology, An aesthesia, Restorative, Cavities Diagnosis, Prosthodontics, Principles of Pharmacology, Orthodontics, Pathology. Interest & ability to share knowledge & skills with others.
LENGTH OF COMMITMENT	2 Weeks to 1 Year
DUTIES:	This position may involve direct patient care, but the key role of the dental professional volunteer is to provide ongoing training to the local clinic staff in any of the following areas: Preventive Dentistry, Chair-side Assisting, Periodontics, Radiology, Anaesthesia, Restorative, Cavities Diagnosis, Prosthodontics, Principles of Pharmacology, Orthodontics, Pathology

COMPUTER TRAINING (Compu-Com Sonrisas)

LOCATION	Santo Domingo (Herrera or Pantoja)

EDUCATION	Be enrolled in or have attained some form of post-secondary education

LANGUAGE ABILITY	Fluent in English and Spanish

EXPERIENCE AND / OR KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED	Ample knowledge of computers and software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, E-mail Knowledge of health prevention issues Teaching or working with youth an asset

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT	2 Weeks to 1 Year

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION	Prepare lesson plans Teach groups of children from 6-12 years old how to use computers, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet searching, e-mail, and web design. (Up to three days per week for 1-1 ½ hours at a time) Group size is between 10-20 children

SUMMER CAMP AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

LOCATION	Pantoja, Santo Domingo

EDUCATION	Be enrolled in or have attained some form of post-secondary education

LANGUAGE ABILITY	Fluent in English and Spanish

EXPERIENCE AND / OR KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED	Experience in teaching or working with children or youth Creative and resourceful to plan activities for children

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT	2 Weeks to 1 Year

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION	Plan and carry out creative activities for groups of children, which may include sports, dance, drama, art and crafts or other activities depending on the volunteer's interests and experience Group size is between 10-20 children

ESL PROGRAM

LOCATION	Santo Domingo (Herrera or Pantoja)

EDUCATION	Be enrolled in or have attained some form of post-secondary education

LANGUAGE ABILITY	Fluent in English and at least intermediate level Spanish

EXPERIENCE AND / OR KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED	Take initiative and be flexible Experience teaching English as a second language or working with youth an asset Creativity in creating lesson plans for youth

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT	3 Months to 1 Year

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION	Become familiar with the teaching resources provided and source other resources prior to arrival in the Dominican Republic Prepare lesson plans and tests Lead dynamic and interactive English classes for groups of 10 to 20 youth in the afternoons after school (approximately 15 hours per week not including preparation time) Make the local youth aware of the program Screen youth for level of English ability and divide the students into classes by level.