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 International Student Volunteers (ISV) combines meaningful volunteer projects and adrenaline packed adventure travel, we call this voluntourism. ISV offers programs in throughout Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador and Croatia!
Volunteer and make a difference!
ISV runs hundreds of diversified international volunteer projects in conservation and social community development. Projects range from sea turtle conservation on the beautiful beaches of Costa Rica, to habitat regeneration of the picturesque outback of Australia, teaching English to children in the Dominican Republic and Elephant care in the Jungles of Thailand.
Adventure and Adrenaline!
 Following the project, why not see the best of your host country through an action packed adrenaline tour. For two weeks, ISV will show you some of the most amazing locations and activities in your host country, from snow capped mountains, to dense jungles, beautiful sand beaches and amazing cloud forests. Highlights include:
- A three day white water rafting adventure through Costa Rica’s Pacuare River,
- Snorkelling and Scuba diving Australia’s Great Barrier Reef,
- Climbing the 1600f high Cotopaxi Volcano in Ecuador,
- Kayaking the ocean cave systems of Koh Hong in Thailand’s tropical waters.
- Black water rafting through the stunning glow worm caves of New Zealand
- A canyoning adventure through the tropical jungle of the Dominican Republic
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The Dominican Republic is famous for its beautiful white sand beaches, thick dense rainforests and warm friendly people. With the highest mountains of the Caribbean and a vast network of underground caves, students will fall in love with this beautiful country and its festive culture. Fuelled by a love of rhythm and dance, and set against a backdrop of amazing reefs and thick jungles, the communities of the Dominican Republic will change your perspective on life forever. This nation is one of the poorest in the region, and students will work alongside communities to build vital community infrastructure and establish educational programs for children. You will have your life touched by the passion and spirit these people live by, despite their extreme poverty.
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Sample Projects Include:
- Children's educational programs at the local school combining classes, recreation, music, drama, skits, puppetry, clowning, dance and games.
- Teaching English to children.
- Building community facilities through light-construction, painting etc.
- House building projects for refugees and other people in need.
- Feeding the poor at various times during each week.
- Medical projects and hospital visits.
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Tour highlights include:
- Horseback riding to secluded waterfalls.
- Whitewater Rafting on the Yaque del Norte River.
- Surfing and Snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea on the world famous Cabarete Beach.
- Canyoning- rappelling, hiking, cliff- jumping and sliding down natural waterfalls.
- Exploring the largest caves in the Caribbean.
- Discovering the capital city of Santo Domingo. Go meringue dancing, wander the cobblestone streets in the footsteps of conquistadors and pirates and see the old Spanish architecture in the Colonial areas of the historic city.
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Optional - Spanish Lessons
Want to enhance your experience in Dominican Republic?
You may choose to be involved in an incredible five
day Spanish language and salsa dance course in
Dominican Republic before your program starts. It’s a great
way to begin or develop your Spanish skills whilst
immersing yourself in a different culture. During this
time, you will stay with local families who will be
sure to give you the real Dominican Republic experience.
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| TESTIMONIALS |
- [ Renee - Northern Arizona University ] Best experience of my life! A life changing experience filled with conservation efforts, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures to better the world! I could not have ever had such a "true blue" experience if not for ISV. I was not only able to see the cultural differences in Australia but also was able to travel the coast and do some of the most outrageous thrill seeking experiences in my entire life. I could not have asked a better experience, life changing, personal growth and making new friends, who could want anything more? {Country: Australia}
- [ Jaime - Northeastern University Boston ] It has impacted me tremendously. I have learned life lesson and gained knowledge that you cannot receive in any classroom. I learned a lot about another culture, but so much about myself. The trip was well organized and provided many once in a lifetime opportunities. I feel like I have learned a lot about myself by testing my boundaries with many of the activities. I have done more amazing activities this month than I have done in a lifetime. {Country: Dominican Republic}
- [ Brendan - University of Arizona ] UNIQUE WAY TO EXPERIENCE AND GIVE BACK TO THE CULTURE. ISV is a great way to see NZ. You get a lot for what you pay and all the organizing is done for you. The trip is well organized and the staff is friendly and competent, I especially liked my staff for the volunteer portion of the trip. The things that mike talked about during the work project stuck with me during the tour. I was really disappointed when I realized mike wouldn't come on the tour. He was one of the only people that genuinely cared about conservation sand eco tourism. He was very well prepared and asked us at the end of every meeting what he could do to improve as a project leader. I recommend him highly and hope he'll return for future groups. {Country: New Zealand}
- [ Trevor - Carleton University ] Living and working in Garabito was truly amazing experience. I would recommend this to anyone wishing to make a difference in the community. Pura Vida This was an amazing one in a life time experience. I have learned so much about Costa Rica, while meeting amazing people and making friendships that will last a lifetime. I would recommend ISV to anyone looking for an educational adventure. {Country: Costa Rica}
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