Cabarete, Dominican Republic
2025 Mission Information Coming Soon
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Themission will consist of cooperating with the young adult volunteers from the Dominican Republic (about 25) in the following areas:
Construction: Tearing down old rotten wood shacks in order to build new wooden homes, average size 12’ by 14’. These will have two doors, three windows, a cement floor, a ceiling light, and a tin roof. (No plumbing will be installed) Average cost of materials for each home will be approximately $2800 USD. Except for a few professional bricklayers and a local construction supervisor, all the manual labor will be provided by mission volunteers. It is expected that we will be able to build a home a day.
Furnishings: - For approximately $800 we will also provide basic furnishings for each new home built. The furnishings will consist of new bed frames and mattresses, sofa, table and chairs as well as a tabletop cooking stove. What we take for granted are life changing for the residents!
Medical: Providing free medical check-ups and free medicine distribution in cooperation with local volunteer physicians and nurses. The hope is that we will be able to do three or four such medical clinics during each week of the mission.
Education: Working with local teachers in public grade schools. Donations of school supplies such as paper, pencils, crayons, rulers, chalk, etc. will be sought and brought down from the USA. Those with professional backgrounds in education will observe the teaching methods of the local teachers and hopefully be able to offer valuable suggestions for improving their teaching methods, while at the same time learning from the methods of the Dominican Republic teachers.
Just for fun: A day or two on the nearby beautiful beach at Cabarete (northern shore of the Dominican Republic) will be a highlight shared by all volunteers from the USA and the Dominican Republic. Sightseeing in the nearby port city of Puerto Plata will also be on the schedule. If time permits we will also visit one or two orphanages in the area and bring games, toys, magic, etc.
Construction: Tearing down old rotten wood shacks in order to build new wooden homes, average size 12’ by 14’. These will have two doors, three windows, a cement floor, a ceiling light, and a tin roof. (No plumbing will be installed) Average cost of materials for each home will be approximately $2800 USD. Except for a few professional bricklayers and a local construction supervisor, all the manual labor will be provided by mission volunteers. It is expected that we will be able to build a home a day.
Furnishings: - For approximately $800 we will also provide basic furnishings for each new home built. The furnishings will consist of new bed frames and mattresses, sofa, table and chairs as well as a tabletop cooking stove. What we take for granted are life changing for the residents!
Medical: Providing free medical check-ups and free medicine distribution in cooperation with local volunteer physicians and nurses. The hope is that we will be able to do three or four such medical clinics during each week of the mission.
Education: Working with local teachers in public grade schools. Donations of school supplies such as paper, pencils, crayons, rulers, chalk, etc. will be sought and brought down from the USA. Those with professional backgrounds in education will observe the teaching methods of the local teachers and hopefully be able to offer valuable suggestions for improving their teaching methods, while at the same time learning from the methods of the Dominican Republic teachers.
Just for fun: A day or two on the nearby beautiful beach at Cabarete (northern shore of the Dominican Republic) will be a highlight shared by all volunteers from the USA and the Dominican Republic. Sightseeing in the nearby port city of Puerto Plata will also be on the schedule. If time permits we will also visit one or two orphanages in the area and bring games, toys, magic, etc.
I would love to have you join us!
Fr. Joe Lally, C.S.P.
Fr. Joe Lally, C.S.P.
What is the cost and what is included?
2025 Mission details will be post as soon as possible.
Cost:
One Week (Saturday to Saturday) - $675
Both Weeks - (Special Thank You Rate) - $1200
Coming a day or two early or need to stay another 1 or 2 days? No problem!
Additional days only $40 per day
Includes:
* Travel Insurance for all air and ground transportation, from home departure to return, including health and accidental medical expenses. This is not trip cancellation insurance.
* Accommodations in Cabarete at our Retreat House (Hotel)
* All Meals - Breakfast & Dinner at the Retreat House and
Lunch in the neighborhoods where working each day
* All Ground Transportation (Airport transfers to and from Puerto Plata airport and the
Retreat House, and transportation each day to and from work sites and any group activities. Transportation to and from other Dominican airports will incur an additional cost. Please travel to and from Puerto Plata (POP) airport if at all possible. If you choose to travel through Santiago (STI) airport, it will be an additional $50 per person and we require Saturday travel only to and from STI.
* A Day For A Beach Visit
* Two Misión Joven T-shirts (additional shirts may be purchased if desired)
* Lifelong Memories and friendships you will cherish forever!
Please Note:
Airfare is not included.
Volunteers should arrange and pay for their airline transportation and email a copy of
the flight information to us so we may arrange for your ground transportation. (see the Application for instructions)
Cost:
One Week (Saturday to Saturday) - $675
Both Weeks - (Special Thank You Rate) - $1200
Coming a day or two early or need to stay another 1 or 2 days? No problem!
Additional days only $40 per day
Includes:
* Travel Insurance for all air and ground transportation, from home departure to return, including health and accidental medical expenses. This is not trip cancellation insurance.
* Accommodations in Cabarete at our Retreat House (Hotel)
* All Meals - Breakfast & Dinner at the Retreat House and
Lunch in the neighborhoods where working each day
* All Ground Transportation (Airport transfers to and from Puerto Plata airport and the
Retreat House, and transportation each day to and from work sites and any group activities. Transportation to and from other Dominican airports will incur an additional cost. Please travel to and from Puerto Plata (POP) airport if at all possible. If you choose to travel through Santiago (STI) airport, it will be an additional $50 per person and we require Saturday travel only to and from STI.
* A Day For A Beach Visit
* Two Misión Joven T-shirts (additional shirts may be purchased if desired)
* Lifelong Memories and friendships you will cherish forever!
Please Note:
Airfare is not included.
Volunteers should arrange and pay for their airline transportation and email a copy of
the flight information to us so we may arrange for your ground transportation. (see the Application for instructions)
