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

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

LOCATION

: Herrera, SD  :  Los Rios, SD  :  Pantoja, SD  :  Puerto Plata  :  Santiago  
:  Moca  :  Higuey  : 

EDUCATION

Degree in health, social services,
environmental or education related field.

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Fluent in English and Spanish

EXPERIENCE AND / OR KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Experience in leadership roles.
• Knowledge and interest in international development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Creativity in developing lesson plans for adults and children in health, social or environmental topics.
• Computer skills an asset

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT

    2 Weeks to 1 Year

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

• Research current health, social and/or environmental issues in the Dominican Republic using participatory rural appraisal within selected communities
• Prepare lesson plans
• Train the educators on the new lesson plans
• Monitor the classes of the educators

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

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.