Environmental Citizenship in the Dominican Republic

Take a guided tour of the Colonial Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, enjoy a scenic ride through the central mountain range to your service project location, where you will:

• Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation
• Take a tour of the local community you’ll be serving

Strong partnerships are the foundation of EF Service Learning tours. We work closely with area nonprofits and community members to ensure that your contributions are sustainable, timely, and relevant.

Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what your first day might look like:

· Plant and pot trees at a tree nursery

· Build planting and watering zones for the terrace system where trees are planted

Enjoy a waterfall hike or river walk

Here’s a glimpse at what your service learning day might look like:

• Assist in greenhouses with planting, harvesting, and watering
• Collect and transport compost

Participate in a dance lesson

Here’s a glimpse at what your service learning day might look like:

• Paint creative murals on local buildings
• Maintain gardens with planting and weeding

Enjoy the thrill of whitewater rafting

Here’s a glimpse at what your service learning day might look like:

•  Create, maintain, or restore trails
• Plant and pot trees at a tree nursery
• Maintain gardens with planting and weeding

Travel to Santiago

Take a guided tour of a national marine park 

Enjoy swimming and snorkeling around the coral reefs