NGO Management & Administration in Dominican Republic
Highlights
- Experience the day-to-day running of a small, grass-roots NGO
- Gain an experience with in-community projects and NGO administrative work
- Participate in activities that fit your skills, abilities and preferences
- Come up with their own ideas and initiative
- Make an impact while gaining new skills
Overview
Our NGO addresses all sorts of challenges, from poverty to human rights issues to environmental problems and volunteers serve a vital role in helping Aldeas de Paz enact change. This versatile experience and observation program gives insight into all aspects of running the Aldeas de Paz Foundation.
This program is focused on those who are interested in starting their own charity or want hands-on experience in working in an NGO. Volunteers and interns observe and assist the coordinator with office work, as well as in-community project support, administrative work and the coordination and supervision of community programs.
The NGO volunteers/interns also help ensure the well-being of our volunteers and their full integration into various programs offered, as well as into the social life of the community. The foundation relies on NGO volunteers/interns to ensure smooth operations and therefore requires flexible volunteers. Direct work with our primary beneficiaries is an essential part of the work of Aldeas de Paz, so the NGO volunteers/interns are also expected to participate in foundation-wide events and activities involving our beneficiaries.
Activities can include but are not limited to
Assisting with the coordination of volunteers, including conducting meetings
Supporting the day-to-day running of the NGO and attending meetings with local actors, authorities and community members
Shadowing the director/coordinator in general administration and day-to-day tasks
Working in financial accountability tasks such as financial planning and budgeting
Attending frequent operational meetings to discuss events at the foundation
Participating in and remaining informed of all the foundation’s programs
Assisting with updating social networks and the webpage
Helping promote our cause online and practicing fundraising through social media and grant writing
Assisting board meetings, taking useful meeting minutes and preparing reports
Assisting with editing our monthly newsletter
Helping with editing information and job descriptions and assisting with updating listing opportunities and forwarding updated information to our international sending agents
- Airport welcome service & transfer to your placement location • Fully equipped Accommodation in Las Terrenas or Samana depending where you will be placed • Free WiFi (30Mbps) & access to washing machine • Free regular Spanish lessons throughout your placement • Placement introduction, certificate & student credit • Full support and 24/7 backup from local staff • Information about adventure packages & in-country travel
Important Information
我们是communi不断地调整我们的计划ty needs and volunteer numbers and capacities. If you wish to specialize we will do our best to accommodate your personal preferences, but you can be asked to be involved in a combination of activities while being placed at this program of your choice.
虽然project work will be provided, volunteers are encouraged to come up with their own ideas and initiative. This is a excellent opportunity to practice all your skills and learn new ones! As with any medical service, volunteers should recognize that their schedules may be subject to sudden changes and are dictated by patients/clinics needs. Working hours will be primarily in the morning when the physicians are at the hospital/health clinic while in healthcare 24 hour rotations are implemented. You are encouraged to also take part in weekend shifts and watches with doctors and nurses as this gives you excellent exposure to work observation and experience opportunities!
Costs & Benefits: Aldeas de Paz works hard to keep the required financial contribution to an absolute minimum and to offer financial transparency by practicing an open book policy. The minimum contribution starts at €130 per week (after the second week) and includes Spanish language classes and accommodation at our fully equipped guesthouse apartments, a special program donation as well as a personal welcome service and pick-up at the airport, transfer to the bus, bus fare and free transfer to your placement location.
Special Offer: Spanish language classes – volunteers and interns receive free language lessons every week. The classes focus on developing communication skills so that students are able to put their knowledge to practical use as soon as they step outside the classroom. Our teaching method enables students to develop four basic skills: listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. The idea is to learn Spanish in a natural and spontaneous way, just as students have learned their mother tongue. Our students are encouraged to speak Spanish right from the very first day, using it in typical real-life situations: the basic syllabus is supplemented by special exercises, such as role-play, situational dialogues and work projects. Outside the classroom, the learning process continues as you are immersed in the Spanish language and the Dominican culture.
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