About this trip
This travel program is open to young activists and scholars of all backgrounds ages 18-30. Participants gain valuable insights through chats, tours, hands-on projects, leadership workshops, and cultural activities in the provinces that we will visit. This program offers youth the opportunity to learn about a range of sustainability and climate issues while interacting with leaders in fields such as eco-tourism, recycling, horticulture, river and ecological restoration, coral restoration, among others! Our curriculum helps emerging leaders hone their leadership styles, improve their strategy and organizational development, and strengthen their outreach to diverse constituencies.
Limited scholarships will be available for socially and economically disadvantaged youth ages 18-30 who demonstrate a strong commitment to climate and sustainability.
We strongly believe in the need for lifelong skill development and peer support. Upon completion of this experiential service learning and leadership program, participants are eligible to share their experience at events and conferences, attend additional trainings, and take active roles in the development of our public programming. They can continue to expand their professional network through networking events, collaborative partnerships, and mentoring within the Globetrotting Dominicana community.
What’s included
- in-country transport
- accommodations
- educational exchanges
- 24/7 emergency support
- ground transportation
- meals
- excursions
- meals
- shared room accomodation
- in-country orientation
- airport meet and greet
- pre- departure advising
- English speaking leads
- leadership workshops
What’s not included
- travel insuranceround-trip flights
- souvenirs
- travel medical insurance
- round trip flights
Available Packages
Traveling to and from the Dominican Republic:
You are expected to arrive in Santiago de los Caballeros by Saturday, August 3rd before 1pm EST. The program will end on Saturday, August 10th.
Trip Extension:
We are selling a land package therefore the youth will have the opportunity to arrive before Saturday, August 3rd and return after Saturday, August 10th but these additional costs are not included in the total program cost. You are responsible for any additional travel expenses incurred, such as local transportation, hotels, meals, etc. You are also responsible for making those accommodations on your own.
Agenda:
There is no optional part of the agenda. All participants are expected to be on time and present during program hours. Globetrotting Dominicana puts a great deal of time and effort into planning the Youth Climate and Sustainability Leadership Training and ensuring that you will have an incredible experience in the Dominican Republic. There will be ample free time to explore the cities we are visiting during the program.
Itinerary
Arrival in Santiago and transfer to Jarabacoa. Welcome to Jarabacoa! A province surrounded by mountains and rivers. Many of the nation's rivers are born in Jarabacoa and it's a prime ecotourism destination in the nation.
Be ready for group introductions, icebreakers, and an exchange with the Ecotourism Cluster in Jarabacoa