Young Adult Project 2016

Volunteers on the Young Adult Project will stay at a beach house on the southwestern coast of the Dominican Republic, about 20 minutes south of Barahona. The house has eight rooms with single and double beds as well as a common room on the 2nd floor that will be furnished with bunk beds. Women and couples will share rooms, and men will sleep in the bunk room.

Each of the either rooms has a bathroom, but those staying in the common room will use one of the bathrooms. Electrical outlets are in short supply, so don’t plan on bringing electric razors, hair dryers, or straighteners. You can survive two weeks without it. Meals will be prepared in the kitchen on the 2nd floor. The beach is a short walk from the house; however, there are rip tides and urchins, so please do not swim in the water. Around the corner, we are told there is a safer beach; however, please talk with the project coordinator before going there and swim at your own risk. There are no lifeguards.

Approximately 32 people can be accommodated in the rooms. If the project fills up, there would be an opportunity for more people to join if they would like to camp. There is a tenting area outside where people can pitch tents and/or set up hammocks. Please bring mosquito nets if you choose to camp.

Plan on bringing your own pillow, bedding, towels, and washcloths to use during the project. A full packing list will be provided to confirmed participants in the final information packet.