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NGO Management & Administration

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2 - 50 Wochen  ·  Alter 16 - 50+

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Highlights

  • Assisting with the coordination of volunteers, including conducting meetings
  • Helping with editing information and job descriptions and assisting with updating listing opportunities and forwarding updated information to our international sending agents
  • Supporting the day-to-day running of the NGO and attending meetings with local actors, authorities and community members
  • Assisting board meetings, taking useful meeting minutes and preparing reports
  • Helping promote our cause online and practicing fundraising through social media and grant writing

Besonders geeignet für

Alter 16+
Alleinreisend
Pärchen
Familien
50+
Rollstuhlfahrer

Über das Programm

Experience the day-to-day running of a grass-roots NGO

Program Description

Welcome to our comprehensive NGO management & administration program, offering valuable insights into the inner workings of the Aldeas de Paz Foundation. Whether you aspire to start a charity or gain hands-on experience in grassroots NGO operations, this program is for you. As a ...

Über das Programm

Program Description

Welcome to our comprehensive NGO management & administration program, offering valuable insights into the inner workings of the Aldeas de Paz Foundation. Whether you aspire to start a charity or gain hands-on experience in grassroots NGO operations, this program is for you. As a volunteer or intern, you'll closely observe and actively assist the coordinator and director in various tasks, gaining a comprehensive understanding of our day-to-day operations. Beyond administrative duties, you'll support the well-being and integration of fellow volunteers, fostering a sense of belonging in Samaná. Your dedication and flexibility are essential as you play a pivotal role in executing projects and engaging with beneficiaries directly. Embrace this opportunity to develop leadership skills, cross-cultural communication, and adaptability, propelling your journey in the nonprofit sector. Join us in creating lasting impact and contributing to meaningful causes within the vibrant community of Samaná.

Volunteer placement or internship

Our program offers flexible commitment options for volunteers, ranging from a minimum of 4 hours daily up to to 40 hours per week - you decide! If you're joining as an intern, we understand that your school or university may have specific requirements. Please inform us in advance about your internship criteria, enabling us to tailor a personalized work plan to suit your needs. Share your expectations and goals with us, and we'll work together to ensure you achieve them. We are happy to give students academic credit or provide a report outlining the learning outcomes and deliverables achieved during the internship.

Requirements
No prior experience or special skills are necessary. Enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and the ability to take initiative in coordinating volunteers and tasks are essential for NGO administration and management volunteers. Friendliness, care, commitment, and patience are important qualities. Ideal volunteers have a passion for development aid, some international volunteering experience, and a desire to support others. Activities are tailored to each volunteer's motivation and experience, with our staff and volunteers providing continuous support. While basic conversational Spanish is helpful, it is not mandatory. To facilitate integration, we offer free Spanish classes, full support, and 24/7 backup. Please bring a laptop and pen drive for a flexible working environment.



Tagesablauf

What to expect
Experience the inner workings of Aldeas de Paz Foundation as an NGO Administration volunteer or intern. Observe and assist the Coordinator and director in office tasks and community project support, gaining valuable insights into grassroots operations. Your role extends to coordinating ...

Tagesablauf

What to expect
Experience the inner workings of Aldeas de Paz Foundation as an NGO Administration volunteer or intern. Observe and assist the Coordinator and director in office tasks and community project support, gaining valuable insights into grassroots operations. Your role extends to coordinating and supervising community programs, making a positive impact on beneficiaries' lives. We prioritize your well-being and integration, fostering a nurturing environment in the vibrant community of Samaná. Direct engagement with beneficiaries and participation in foundation-wide events enhance your leadership, cross-cultural communication, and adaptability skills. This versatile program empowers aspiring social entrepreneurs and nonprofit enthusiasts, equipping you to manage charitable initiatives or contribute to NGOs worldwide. As a volunteer, you'll make a tangible difference while experiencing significant personal and professional growth. Join us and create lasting impact in the beautiful community of Samaná.

Holidays - Christmas Holidays from December 16 until January 06, 2025. 


Attention: Volunteers are welcome to stay at our Volunteer Guesthouse during Dominican Christmas and new year holidays! Even though working and business life comes to a halt through this two week period when the whole country is celebrating Christmas, our volunteers are welcome to celebrate Christmas and new year together with us and the Dominican people!

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

  • Activities for advanced Spanish speakers: Working on public relation projects designed to mobilize community support. These include, but are not limited to: radio broadcasts, participating in neighborhood council meetings, writing bulletins/columns, organizing community projects, working with locals to find new volunteer opportunities, translating newsletters and website information into Spanish.


Freizeitaktivitäten

Special Offer
Enjoy free Spanish language classes for volunteers and interns, emphasizing practical communication skills. Develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities naturally, similar to learning one's mother tongue. From day one, you'll use Spanish in real-life situations with ...

Freizeitaktivitäten

Special Offer
Enjoy free Spanish language classes for volunteers and interns, emphasizing practical communication skills. Develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities naturally, similar to learning one's mother tongue. From day one, you'll use Spanish in real-life situations with role-plays, situational dialogues, and work projects complementing the basic syllabus. Beyond the classroom, immerse yourself in the Spanish language and Dominican culture for a continuous learning experience.

Program Highlights

  • Immerse in the vibrant Dominican lifestyle, embracing the rhythm of Caribbean music

  • Master Spanish fluency through free classes and embrace daily life with locals.

  • Fuel your passion for learning and boost your career with international experience.

  • Create unforgettable memories with weekend excursions alongside fellow participants.

  • Relish the stunning beaches of Samana, conquer Pico Duarte's peaks, and explore Santo Domingo's historical colonial town.

What makes the Dominican Republic and Samana unique?
Samana, a captivating peninsula in the northeastern part of the Dominican Republic, boasts breathtaking beauty. With its lush coconut trees extending into the sea, it feels like a secluded island. The town of Samana is a picturesque and tranquil port, where friendly locals engage in tourism, agriculture, and fishing, all accompanied by the lively rhythms of Merengue, Bachata, and Salsa music. A two-kilometer-long Malecon (seaside promenade) offers delightful strolls day and night, leading to a variety of charming restaurants and bars, perfect for relaxing evenings. Surrounding the peninsula, you'll find hundreds of fantastic beaches, ready to be explored on day trips or weekend getaways. Embrace the Dominican lifestyle, enjoying the soothing rhythm of Caribbean music in this idyllic destination!


Voraussetzungen

Voraussetzungen

Mindestalter: 16 Jahre

Um an diesem Programm teilzunehmen, musst du mindestens 16 Jahre alt sein.

Sprachkenntnisse

Du brauchst folgende Sprachkenntnisse: Englisch (Fortgeschritten)

Benötigte Unterlagen

CV

Staatszugehörigkeit

Es gibt keine Beschränkungen. Helfende Hände aus aller Welt sind willkommen.

Andere Fähigkeiten

No previous experience or special skills are required. A typical candidate needs to be enthusiastic, self-reliant, willing to learn, ready for a challenge and has to have an open mind and the desire to take initiative. Friendliness, care, commitment, and patience are among important qualities. The ideal volunteer would have a passion for development aid, some experience and a desire to help other volunteers to have a great stay with us. We provide free Spanish classes on a weekly basis.

Arbeitszeiten

Deine Hilfe wird an folgenden Tagen benötigt: Montag, Dienstag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag und Freitag

Leistungen

Leistungen

Dienstleistungen von Fundacion Aldeas de Paz

Costs & Benefits - Affordable Volunteering with Flexibility

Do you dream of volunteering abroad but worry about the cost and commitment? Look no further! Aldeas de Paz offers a unique and affordable volunteer experience in the Dominican Republic, perfect for passionate individuals of all backgrounds.

At Aldeas de Paz, we believe in making volunteer experiences accessible. We offer a transparent fee structure with an open book policy, so you know exactly where your contribution goes. Additionally we offer flexible commitment options: Start with a few weeks and extend your stay if you love it! We offer special pricing for extension weeks, allowing you to keep your options open without an extended upfront commitment!

What's Included:

  • Seamless Arrival: Enjoy a personal welcome service and airport pick-up, followed by a free transfer to your placement location in Las Terrenas or Samaná.
  • Comfortable Accommodation: Relax in our fully equipped guesthouses, with free Wi-Fi and access to a washing machine, for a comfortable and convenient stay.
  • Language Immersion: Enhance your experience with free regular Spanish lessons throughout your placement.
  • Program Support: Benefit from a placement introduction, certificate of completion (if applicable), and potential student credit for your participation.
  • 24/7 Support: Our dedicated local staff is available for full support and backup around the clock, ensuring your safety and well-being.
  • Explore the Dominican Republic: Get access to information about exciting adventure packages and in-country travel options to make the most of your time here.
  • Financial Transparency: Open book policy ensures you understand your contribution.
  • Comprehensive Package: This includes Spanish language classes, comfortable accommodation in our fully equipped guesthouses, a dedicated program donation, and all your arrival logistics: personal welcome service, airport pick-up, bus transfer, bus fare, and a free transfer to your placement location.

Benefits:

  • Gain valuable experience while contributing to a meaningful cause.
  • Immerse yourself in Dominican culture with on-site Spanish language classes.
  • Build lifelong friendships with fellow volunteers from around the world.
  • Enjoy a safe and secure environment in a beautiful part of the Dominican Republic.

Ready to make a difference and explore the beauty of the Dominican Republic? By choosing Aldeas de Paz, you get a world-class volunteer experience with affordability and flexibility. Contact us today to learn more!

Abholung vom Flughafen Las Americas International Airport

Stress-Free Arrival - Your safety and comfort are our top priorities. 

Upon arrival at the airport, a friendly English-speaking driver will greet you, assist with your luggage, and ensure you have a comfortable bus ticket directly to your placement in Samaná or las Terrenas (approximately 2,5 hours). Once you arrive, our welcoming staff and fellow volunteers will be waiting to escort you to your accommodation.

Unterkunft

Your Home Away from Home in Paradise

Live like a local and connect with fellow volunteers at our comfortable guesthouses in stunning Samaná and Las Terrenas. Choose from shared rooms (perfect for socializing!), private rooms for more peace and quiet, or even a homestay option for a deeper cultural immersion.

All our guesthouses offer:

  • Free Wi-Fi: Stay connected and share your experiences.
  • Laundry facilities: Pack light and explore worry-free.
  • A supportive community: Make lifelong friendships and share unforgettable memories with volunteers from around the world.

More Than Just a Place to Stay

Our guesthouses are more than just comfortable beds. They're a launching pad for your adventure and a hub for cultural exchange. You'll have the opportunity to bond with fellow volunteers, create lasting friendships, and contribute to a positive and respectful community.

Internetzugriff

Gute Verbindung vor Ort

Was ist NICHT inklusive?

Was ist NICHT inklusive?

Verpflegung

Essen, Snacks und Getränke sind gegen Aufpreis erhältlich.

Flugtickets

Der nächstgelegene Flughafen ist Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo. Wir helfen dir günstige Flüge nach Dominikanische Republik zu finden. FINDE GÜNSTIGE FLÜGE

Reiseversicherung

Ins Ausland zu gehen ist ein Abenteuer, auf das man sich stets gut vorbereiten sollte. Plötzliche Krankheit oder Verletzung, Stornierung oder Diebstahl - eine Reiseversicherung für Dominikanische Republik bietet die nötige Sicherheit. ANGEBOT EINHOLEN

Impfungen

Bevor du deine Freiwilligenarbeit in Dominikanische Republik antrittst, solltest du dich noch einmal von deinem Arzt beraten lassen und deine erforderlichen Impfungen für Dominikanische Republik überprüfen. IMPFSCHUTZ ÜBERPRÜFEN

Informationen zur Anreise

Availability
This program is ongoing throughout the whole year

Time Commitment
A minimum time commitment of 2 weeks is required and can be extended up to one year 

Placement Location
Samana & Las Terrenas

About your Placement Location
The Aldeas de Paz Foundation is based in the charming coastal villages of Samana and Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic. Samana, in the north-eastern corner, has about 15,000 inhabitants and is renowned for its safety, tranquil atmosphere, and beautiful beaches. The community values social responsibility and exudes a secure, small European town vibe. The Dominican Republic's countryside is widely recognized for its peacefulness, making it one of the safest regions in the Caribbean. When you join our program, you'll experience a welcoming and secure environment while contributing to meaningful projects in this picturesque part of the world.

Verfügbarkeit
Jan Feb Mär Apr Mai Jun Jul Aug Sep Okt Nov Dez

Programmgebühren

2 Wochen (Mindestaufenthalt) 1.468€
3 Wochen 1.650€
4 Wochen 1.833€
5 Wochen 2.015€
6 Wochen 2.197€
7 Wochen 2.379€
8 Wochen 2.561€
9 Wochen 2.743€
10 Wochen 2.925€
11 Wochen 3.007€
12 Wochen 3.290€
13 Wochen 3.472€
50 Wochen (Maximaler Aufenthalt) 9.500€
Durchschnittliche Gebühren 462€/Woche

Programmgebühren

462€ / Woche 2 - 50 Wochen Alter 16 - 50+

Zahlungsarten

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Dauer

2 - 50 Wochen

Anzahlung

Mit der Anzahlung reservierst du deinen Platz beim Freiwilligenprogramm. Zahlungen werden von PayPal abgewickelt, unserem vertrauenswürdigen globalen Zahlungsanbieter. Falls du keinen PayPal Account hast, kannst du die Anzahlung auch mit einer Kreditkarte bezahlen.


Ausstehende Zahlung

Deine Restzahlung vereinbarst du mit Fundacion Aldeas de Paz während des Bewerbungsprozesses. Normalerweise handelt es sich um eine Banküberweisung oder eine Barzahlung am Projektstandort.


Lerne deine Organisation kennen

Fundacion Aldeas de Paz

Fantastisch 4.5 rating (56 Bewertungen)

Non-profit - gegründet 2001

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Gesprochene Sprachen: Deutsch, Englisch, Spanisch

Über die Organisation

Aldeas de Paz is a sustainable and transparent grass-roots NGO based in Santa Barbara de Samaná and Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic.

Lerne deine Organisation kennen

History of Aldeas de Paz

In the 1990s a German entrepreneur developed the Peace Villages Foundation, a social purpose NGO. For this he left his successful business career behind to become a social activist. He joined grassroots NGO’s around the globe and worked as a volunteer with the intention of helping to promote a “Culture of Peace”. Learning to put his entrepreneurial skills to work and gaining important NGO management experience, enabled him to set up replicable and self-sustained development programs under the legal frame of Fundaciòn Aldeas de Paz in Venezuela (2001) and the Dominican Republic (2015).

These days Fundaciòn Aldeas de Paz operates successful development and aid programs in the Samana province, a peninsula in the north-eastern corner of the Dominican Republic. Venezuelan operations are temporaley suspended until the situation allows for foreign aid workers to return savely to the country!

The Beginnings in Venezuela

The Peace Villages Foundation started in 1995 a first humanitarian project in Merida, Venezuela. Right from the beginning the project was financed through a Rotational Credit based on the collocation of the founders own life savings in form of a personal loan used as seed funding or seed capital. As the rotational credit is returned it is re-invested in yet a new project and so on.

The work in Merida focused on children rights. Efforts were made to integrate street children and at-risk youth into a more stable environment, and at times into foster families. With the aim of creating a registered NGO in Venezuela, the founder and his friends succeeded with the legal constitution of Fundaciòn Aldeas de Paz in Caracas (2001) and the Dominican Republic (2015). Aldeas de Paz has been focusing its resources and volunteer support on cultural exchange and social development programs ever since.

During 2014 the social and political situation in Venezuela became increasingly violent. Programs based on volunteer participation ever since had to be temporarily suspended in Venezuela.

Aldeas de Paz in the Dominican Republic

In the Dominican Republic our work focuses on education and human rights, gender equality, community development, environmental and climate protection as well as animal rescue. Aldeas de Paz actively promotes cultural exchange and sustainable, ecological tourism as a source of income for impoverished communities in the province. In addition, Aldeas de Paz strives to improve the lives of children, youth and young adults from vulnerable communities and disadvantaged backgrounds. The project locations Santa Bárbara de Samaná and Las Terrenas, both located on the peninsula of Samaná, are lovely coastal towns in the northeast of the Dominican Republic.

Timeline

1995, the first children rights activities in Merida, Venezuela, started. Focus is on social integration of street children and at-risk youth. Constitution of the Peace Villages Foundation

2001, legal frame work and constitution of Fundaciòn Aldeas de Paz in Caracas, Venezuela.

2002, a violent Coup d’état in Caracas. Aldeas de Paz activities in Caracas where forcefully suspended. Move to Santa Elena de Uairén, center of the Gran Sabana National Park near the Brazilian border in Venezuela. Development of various community based programs around social development, education and special need kids integration. Opening of the attention center “Tucusito” in the center of Santa Elena de Uairén.

2003, building of the new Aldeas de Paz Attention Center with school and equine therapy activities and Volunteer residence as well as community outreach programs for youth care and community development, indigenous empowerment, skill training and health prevention of the charity own 5 ha plot in a beautiful setting next to the rain forest on the edge of the National Park

2014, social and political unrest in Venezuela became increasingly violent and programs based on volunteer participation had to be suspended until further notice.

2015 Aldeas de Paz opens a new outlet in Samaná, the Dominican Republic. The foundation focuses its resources and volunteer support on social development programs and cultural exchange. Opening of the first Attention Center for special need kids in the province of Samana.

2016, Aldeas de Paz becomes the local host partner for the German Red Cross and the German Government sponsored program called “Weltwärts”:  German Red Cross volunteers join Aldeas de Paz in the Dominican Republic to help out for an entire year after which a new team will be placed every year.

2017, legal frame work and constitution of Fundaciòn Aldeas de Paz in the DR is completed. Opening of a new branch in Las Terrenas, a beautifully set town on the northern coast of the Samana province and peninsula with the same name.

2020, Our social programs have been developed and expanded ever since. Aldeas de Paz has become an important agent for Marine Conservation in the region and we where granted a UN sponsored project for coral reef restoration. Our volunteers reach has expanded too and we successfully opened a second branch in Las Terrenas not far from Samana where our attention centre and main office is located.

What we do

With our Youth Care and Community Work Program we aim to empower children and young adults by offering them additional educational opportunities and tutoring classes, as well as supporting and educating parents. With the help of local professionals we started the first ever educational and therapeutic initiative for children with special needs in the peninsula of Samaná.

With our Permaculture & Aquaponics internship you can study agroecology, food security and sustainability while living in the Caribbean at an permaculture inspired, agro-tourism Demonstration & Education Center near famous Cabarete Beach. This pilot project is located near a tropical river outside the famous surf town of Cabarete, on the north coast of the Dominican Republic.

Our small Community Attention Center, located in the heart of Samaná, hosts our special needs center and offers computer literacy, English and German classes and cultural exchange activities. In different locations around Samaná and Las Terrenas we offer a Diving & Marine Conservation Internship where we restore the coral reefs in front of the seaside town of Las Terrenas.

Additionally, we raise awareness for critical issues through our Social Media, Multimedia and Journalism Project. An awareness raising television program is planned, with the aim to help educate parents and attend adolescent issues. With the help of our NGO Management and Admin Program we coordinate our efforts and keep up with the management of operations in the area. Within this program, we support our staff to coordinate the various initiatives and logistical planning involved with the aim to become self-sustained in the community.

Our Medical and Dental Health Experience and Observation Programs allows interns and volunteers to shadow and assist the nurses and doctors in the local hospitals, neighborhood clinics and dental clinics.

Our  Animal Rescue Program offers interns the possibility to gain working experience with abandoned animals, promoting their health and defending their rights. Thanks to the great efforts of all the volunteers from around the world, Fundación Aldeas de Paz is able to make a positive impact on the local community!

56 Bewertungen · rating4.5

Arianna Ceschina rating4.6

2022 at NGO Management & Administration

"I’m glad I had the opportunity to do my internship in Aldeas de Paz. I have learned a lot, especially from visits to poor families and I will always carry this experience in my heart. It was enriching to know another reality and to meet many people of different nationalities and cultures. It has ...
Jonas Heide rating4.8

2022 at NGO Management & Administration

"Dear Aldeas de Paz team, Thank you for keeping the good cause of the foundation alive by your daily work and for providing international volunteers to deep in to the Dominican culture. It was a pleasure supporting you and the beneficiaries. My time at Aldeas de Paz has been a great enrichment to ...
I had a great time with Aldeas de Paz, I learned a lot out of the positive and negative experiences I made, met amazing people I still have contact with and I'm sure that Aldeas de Paz helps a lot of people in Samaná, but in six months I made the experience that not everything in this organisation ...
Briana Smith rating4.8

2017 at NGO Management & Administration

I had a wonderful time interning for Aldeas de Paz. I was immersed into the Dominican culture by sharing an apartment with other international volunteers. Through the internship, I had the opportunity to learn how to manage the website and other social media outlets. The staff were very welcoming ...
Julia Jansen rating4.4

2017 at NGO Management & Administration

I stayed with Aldeas de Paz for four months to do my internship for university and I could not have chosen a better place to do it. I worked in the NGO Management and Administration program and the tasks I were assigned to helped me a lot to practice the skills I learned at university. Additionally, ...
Volunteering with Aldeas de Paz has been definitely one of the most beautiful experience of my life. After the first week of training, I chose what I would have liked to do, so I opted for NGO Management Project and one weekly day of volunteer activity at the school. Volunteering there gives so ...

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