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Trip | Volunteer in Dominican Republic
Volunteer work in a dental clinic in Samaná, Dominican Republic
Samaná, Dominican Republic
Quick Facts
about this position
Working hours
none
Minimum age
from 18 years
Education
medical experience
Language skills
Good english knowledge
About this position
Overview: volunteer work in a dental clinic in Samaná, Dominican Republic
Get hands on experience for a future dentist career. You may also assist at a small community based dental clinic.The key requirements for a medical volunteer are initiative, enthusiasm, and readiness to work in unfamiliar circumstances. The medical program is available for elective students, medical students with free holiday time, preuniversity students and also students taking, or planning to take, specialist medical courses such as biomedical science, nursing and physiotherapy.
What to expect
Overview: volunteer work in a dental clinic in Samaná, Dominican Republic
During this dentist observation and experience program most dental treatments are carried out: restorative (dental restorations, crowns, bridges, prosthetic (dentures), endodontic (root canal) therapy, periodontal (gum) therapy, and exodontia (extraction of teeth), as well as examinations and diagnosis are performed. Additionally the dentists can also prescribe medications such as antibiotics, fluorides, painkillers, local anesthetics, sedatives as well as responding to emergency situations. Activities can include but are not limited to:- Observe, shadow, and assist the dentist
- Encourage and teach prevention of oral diseases through proper hygiene and regular checkups for professional cleaning and evaluation.
- Provide oral health services support when needed, which includes dental assistance, dental hygiene and dental therapy.
- Spend time with specialists, when available, relative to volunteer's skills and experience dental treatments are carried out: restorative (dental restorations, crowns, bridges, prosthetic (dentures), endodontic (root canal) therapy, periodontal (gum) therapy, and exodontia (extraction of teeth), as well as examinations and diagnosis are performed.
- Assist the dentist relative to volunteer's skills and experience with dental treatments: dental restorations, crowns, bridges, dentures, root canal therapy, periodontal therapy, and extraction of teeth, as well as dental examinations and diagnosis.
Itinerary of your stay abroad
Start of the internship
All internships are available the whole year. So you can flexibly choose the right date for your start and we will coordinate it between you and the organization.
Time of arrival
It is always more comfortable to arrive a few days before the actual start of your internship. You won't only avoid stress, but also you time to get over the jetlag. As soon as our local partner will get your data of arrival , he will settle all details with your accommodation. If you are living with a host family, you can move in up to three days earlier with no further charges. You will have enough time to relax after your long trip, to make some first excursions and to get to know your environment, your host family as well as the countryside and people.
Arrival at Las Americas International Airport
After your arrival you will picked up by a driver of our local partner organization who will take you to the nearest bus terminal Santa Domingo about 10 minutes away. You will receive a ticket from the driver and then take the Bus to Santa Barbara de Samana, which is a 2 hours drive. If you plan to arrive in the afternoon, at another airport or reach the Dominican Republic on other ways, it is suggested that to look for an accommodation for one night in Santa Domingo and to continue your journey to Samana on the next day. This can also be arranged with our local partner.
Arrival at Samana, El Catey International Airport
After arrival at the airport one of the staff of our partner organization will wait for you and drop you to your accommodation, which is a 40 minutes drive.
Arrival at different airports
Please inform our partner organization in Samana, which airport you are planning to arrive and kindly follow their instructions.
Your first days in Samana
To avoid a cultural shock you will get an instruction to the culture soon after your arrival or just shortly before your first day of work. During this briefing you will get informed about people and culture as well as cultural features and the most important Do’s and Don’ts. Furthermore you will get some insider tips which makes it more easy to find an access into the new lifestyle. And of course also the understanding will get more easy. By the way, your volunteer program includes a language course which will also be helpful for you to settle.
Ready to get started?
Volunteer work in a dental clinic in Samaná, Dominican Republic
Flexible dates
from 4 weeks
from 18 years
Good english knowledge
from
1780 EUR
Questions? We will help you!
Contact usYour accommodation
Accommodation in the Dominican Republic
There are 2 types of accommodation options available:
Shared living community:
The volunteer/ intern houses are well equipped with electricity, normal toilets, fully equipped bathrooms, common kitchen and a dining area, where you can meet up with the other participants.
Living in a host family:
You also can choose to live with a host family in Samana. All host families are carefully selected and already have experiences with foreign guests. This is a perfect opportunity to experience authentic Caribbean life! You will be accommodated in a private room equipped with bed and cupboard. Furthermore, you will join 2 meals a day with your host family. During your stay you will become a part of the family and can immerse into the Caribbean culture. Also, put your Spanish skills into practice and improve them during everyday conversations.
Our Service
What's included:
- Placement in a volunteer program according to your demands
- Assisting visa application
- Information about affordable flights, travel insurances and other important travel documents
- Airport transportation with direct transfer to your accommodation
- Airport transfer to bus terminal Santo Domingo
- Bus ticket from Santo Domingo to Samaná inlcuding return ticket
- Accommodation in a guest house or guest family for the duration of your project (please note: an additional fee for living a guest family applies)
- Living in a host family includes 2 meals a day
- Living in s shared flat: slef-catering
- 6 hours Spanish lessons per week
- Orientation on site through a staff member
- Tips and information about freetime activities
- Contact person during your stay abroad
- 24-hour emergency number
- Regular meetings with all volunteers or interns
- Certificate
What's not included:
- Visa
- Insurances
- Flights
- Meals (shared flat)
- Additional personal expenses
- Transportation
- Airport drop
Our local team
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Our local team
Manfred - local coordinator
Due to his passion for travelling the world, experiencing new cultures and being socially committed, Manfred early decided to work in the field of development aid. Thus, in 1998 he started to organize a street kids projects in Caracas, Venezuela. He mainly took care of international cooperation, cultural exchange and volunteer work. His efforts in Venezuela have proven that popular, so that he decided to establish a new volunteer program in the Dominican Republic. The more people can be helped, the better! Now he is coordinating volunteers in Samaná, the Dominican Republic, and will become your contact person during your stay in the Caribbean! Learn more about Manfred here!