Spanish Immersion Program in Dominican Republic

  Dominican Republic

Bonao

Dates: Year round

Description: Our program focuses on great adventure, kayaking, white water rafting, flying fox (zip lines), hiking, horseback riding, mountain and rock climbing to the highest peak in the Caribbean (Pico Duarte), traveling, adventures, horse training, mountain and rock climbing to the highest peak in the Caribbean (Pico Duarte), mountain biking, traveling across the country, swimming, camping, cooking, nightly bonfires (bring your instruments), boating, motorcycling, and the thrill of a lifetime!

Community Projects: Teaching English (or other subjects you choose) in the rural schools, cleaning up the community, storytelling to local groups, repairing the school houses, organizing excursions to the art museum and river trekking trips, animal care and awareness (horses), local tour guide development program, creating local guide books, teaching music and songs to local groups, dance exchange events, and volunteering in the rural medical clinics.

Highlights: What is immersion language study?
It is learning a foreign language the same way we learned English (or whatever our native language is): by living it. In a typical language immersion school, the student doesn't study only in the formal sense he or she lives the language. Classes are taught entirely in Spanish, speaking in another language at any time is discouraged, and the student lives in Spanish-speaking environment. That means students hear the language as it is used in real life.

Why should I consider going to Rancho Wendys immersion language school?
Because you want to learn the language. Because it's fun. Because you can make new friends. Because you can gain an understanding of a different culture. Any or all of the above.

So if you are considering volunteering abroad and are looking for a program that focuses on community service and volunteer work while incorporating international travel, outdoor education, language and cultural immersion, then join our team this fall, winter, spring or summer and help make a difference during one of our community service projects for all ages.

If you are ready for something new and different, ready to give something back to the international community while growing tremendously as an individual, then Rancho Wendy will provide an experience of a lifetime.

Program: One-hour Spanish lessons each day in the morning, and work in our rural schools, neighborhoods, and medical clinics in the afternoons and evenings.

Cost Includes: All food, accommodation, activities and programs.

Program costs exclude: airfare, transportation to and from airport, tax, gratuities and specific excursions.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Dominican Republic Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Rancho Wendy's Mission Statement: Our Commitment: For over 18 years, we have carefully created and fine-tuned our hiking, biking, horseback riding, and multi-sport vacations in the Dominican Republic, a place we call home. We are committed to offering extraordinary off-the-beaten-path adventures in places you may have only seen in magazines or on TV. Our guides' intimate knowledge of Bonao and its region guarantees you an enriching outdoors experience. Rancho Wendy's first priority is serving your needs. Our desire to exceed your expectations is carried into all aspects of our trips -- from planning each day's activities and providing personalized service to ensuring your comfort and safety. Though you may not be aware of what happens behind the scenes, we are certain you will have a comforting sense of being well cared for. Whatever the activity, we go the extra mile to deliver an unforgettable experience.

Year Founded: 1992