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Sister Island Project

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Organization Description: Sister Island Project works to promote diversity awareness, cultural exchange, and sustainable development in the Dominican Republic.  Sister Island Project's work in the Dominican Republic is based in Cruz Verde, a poor rural community in the Yabacao region of Monte Plata province.   

Issue Area(s):

• Community Development
• Education 
• International

Type(s) of Bonner Partnership Connections:

• Alternative Break Site
• Internship opportunity
• Educational opportunity
• Job opportunity
• Resource Provider

Internship Position

Internship Description: Interns will stay with a Dominican family while carrying out a variety of service activities, which may include: Assisting with construction of learning center (specific tasks depend on construction progress), planting and caring for plants/trees on property, leading arts or music activities with children, teaching English, collecting research data, offering health/nutrition classes, and carrying out individual service projects based on interest, skills, and needs.

Interns should have conversational Spanish ability.

Internship Start/End Dates: Open

Application Process: Email Sister Island Project to request application.  Complete and submit application and liability waiver.  Once application is approved, arrange flight.  

Application Deadline: Open

Stipend Provided?: No

Housing Provided?: No

Hosted Bonners before?:

Service Opportunity

Service Opportunity Description: Come make a difference! Experience the warmth and vibrancy of Dominican culture as you stay with a family, do good work, and have a great time. Spend time in the rural community of Cruz Verde, assisting with our annual arts camp for children and other service activities.  Please see website for current dates and program fees. 

We are very open to creating unique service opportunities that suit your particular talents and interests.  

Service Opportunity Start/End Dates:

Resource Opportunity

Resources Available: 

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