Volunteers for Peace: Dominica

  Dominica

• Other Cities in Dominica: 
Roseau

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: inquire for specific dates

Description: VFP offers over 3000 Affordable short-term voluntary service projects in 100+ countries, including Dominica. These International Workcamps are an opportunity to complete meaningful community service while living and interacting in an intercultural environment. Work project include: construction/renovation of low-income housing or community buildings, historic preservation, archeology; environmental projects such as trail building, environmental education, wildlife surveying, park maintenance, organic farming; social services working with children, the elderly, physically or mentally handicapped, refugees, minority groups, drug/alcohol recovery, AIDS education; arts projects or festivals. Most camps are limited to ages 18 and up, with over 250 programs for ages 15-17. 90% of our workcamps are scheduled for 2-3 weeks each May-Sept. More than 300 programs are offered year-round. We also offer over 150 programs from 3 months to 1 year each. A USD 250 registration fee per camp covers the program including room and board. Transportation is arranged and paid for by the volunteer. VFP offers a free newsletter which provides a clear picture of what the program is about including over 25 photos of workcamp volunteers in action.

Highlights: Large choice of programs and locations. Affordable intercultural immersion-volunteers from at least four countries in every program.

Qualifications: None.

Cost in US$: USD 300 - USD 500

Credit Available: yes

Salary / Pay: Make friends from many countries at every site. Help local communities and promote international goodwill.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: A typical VFP volunteer is age 18-25 looking for an affordable program, they are usually a student and motivated to join other international volunteers at community service projects abroad.

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Dominica Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 12

Scholarships are Available.

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Volunteers For Peace, Inc. - International Voluntary Service's Mission Statement: Volunteers For Peace promotes International Voluntary Service as an effective means of intercultural education, service learning and community development. We provide projects where people from diverse backgrounds can work together to help overcome the need, violence and environmental challenges facing our planet. Our projects are truly a microcosm of a world where nations join together to improve life on our planet. They are a practical way to both prevent and resolve conflict. By participating in a voluntary service project, volunteers help sow the seeds of a better future for all life on the planet.

Year Founded: 1982