Group Service Trips
MISSION TRIPS FOR GROUPS OF 4+ PARTICIPANTS
Land Package Fee: $1,000 (not including airfare)
This covers 1 week of accommodations, food, vehicle rental, drivers, translators, cooks, etc
If you are interested in staying longer than 1 week, additional fees will apply.
Fill out the interest form at the bottom of the page for more details. We will send you the formal application to review and fill out.
Land Package Fee: $1,000 (not including airfare)
This covers 1 week of accommodations, food, vehicle rental, drivers, translators, cooks, etc
If you are interested in staying longer than 1 week, additional fees will apply.
Fill out the interest form at the bottom of the page for more details. We will send you the formal application to review and fill out.
NEW Opportunity!
Long-Term Volunteer Program
VISION
Long term volunteers commit to the work of both BBOH and FUMSIL for 1-2 years. Their leadership, expertise and old-fashioned hard work are an integral part of what makes BBOH a highly respected grassroots organization impacting communities along the Haiti-Dominican border.
COMMITMENT
All long term volunteers must be open to a 2-year commitment to living and serving in the Dominican Republic. At the 1-year milestone there will be a mutual review at which point the contract may be suspended with no penalties. Volunteers will be accepted on a rolling basis with flexible starting dates.
Long term volunteers commit to the work of both BBOH and FUMSIL for 1-2 years. Their leadership, expertise and old-fashioned hard work are an integral part of what makes BBOH a highly respected grassroots organization impacting communities along the Haiti-Dominican border.
COMMITMENT
All long term volunteers must be open to a 2-year commitment to living and serving in the Dominican Republic. At the 1-year milestone there will be a mutual review at which point the contract may be suspended with no penalties. Volunteers will be accepted on a rolling basis with flexible starting dates.
QUALIFICATIONS:
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
The following positions are currently open:
STIPEND
Building Bridges of Hope will provide a food stipend per month, per volunteer. This stipend will be based on the total number of volunteers (household food budget). Any funds leftover from this stipend may be used at the discretion of the volunteer. Volunteers are also welcome to eat at the main Mission House in Palo Seco when there are short term teams (10-15 weeks per year).
HOUSING
All single long term volunteers will reside in a single family home located in El Llano, Elias Pina, Dominican Republic. This is a typical Dominican home with 2-3 bedrooms. Rent, electricity and water usage fees will be covered by Building Bridges of Hope at no cost to the long-term volunteer(s). We will also provide basic furnishings, linens and towels.
*Married couples with or without dependents are provided with private housing options.
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Committed to understanding a new culture
- Conversational Spanish or commitment to study the language in-country
- Fulfill requirements of accepted position
- Adaptable, flexible and open-minded
- “Go-getter” mindset and ability to work independently
- Willingness to work outside specific position as needed
- Attitude of learning
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
The following positions are currently open:
- School Sponsorship Coordinator – Design and implement a sponsorship program for our preschool in El Chivo.
- Mission House and Volunteer Coordinator – assume responsibility for the preparation of the Mission House, coordination of meals, evening activities and reflections for short term mission teams.
- Preschool Teacher/Summer Camp Coordinator – Plan and execute lesson plans designed for specific age groups in our service area utilizing the El Chivo preschool.
- Home Visit Coordinator (primarily with the elderly and homebound) – create and manage a schedule of home visits for the elderly, homebound, dying and lonely in our area.
- Hospital Rotations and Mobile Clinic Professional (medical background and proof of vaccinations required) – assist FUMSIL staff in bringing basic medical care to those living in remote isolated villages and underserved hospitals. This position requires experience in a medical field and is ideal for an RN, PA, MD, etc.
- Dentist/Dental Hygienist – Maintain office hours at the FUMSIL offices in El Llano as well as provide mobile services corresponding with the mobile medical clinic schedule.
- English Teacher – Evaluate past students, design and implement a curriculum for children, youth and adults.
- Music Teacher – Evaluate past students and design a program teaching the principals of music, singing and instruments of choice.
STIPEND
Building Bridges of Hope will provide a food stipend per month, per volunteer. This stipend will be based on the total number of volunteers (household food budget). Any funds leftover from this stipend may be used at the discretion of the volunteer. Volunteers are also welcome to eat at the main Mission House in Palo Seco when there are short term teams (10-15 weeks per year).
HOUSING
All single long term volunteers will reside in a single family home located in El Llano, Elias Pina, Dominican Republic. This is a typical Dominican home with 2-3 bedrooms. Rent, electricity and water usage fees will be covered by Building Bridges of Hope at no cost to the long-term volunteer(s). We will also provide basic furnishings, linens and towels.
*Married couples with or without dependents are provided with private housing options.
Internships
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2 weeks - 3 months Please fill out the interest form below for more details about the internships available. We will send you our formal application along with supporting documents. |
Short Term Missions With BBOH
Building Bridges of Hope will guide you through every aspect of your short term mission trip,
starting with preparation meetings. Each step of the process is vital to being the best missionary and
good will ambassador you can be. We guarantee that your time with us in Elias Pina, Dominican Republic
will be challenging, heartbreaking and completely worth it.
starting with preparation meetings. Each step of the process is vital to being the best missionary and
good will ambassador you can be. We guarantee that your time with us in Elias Pina, Dominican Republic
will be challenging, heartbreaking and completely worth it.
Please read through the Examination of a Missionary Heart to the right, reflecting on your expectations and hopes for a mission trip. If you feel the call to the come work with us in the Dominican Republic, please contact us using the form below.
Examination of a Missionary Heart
Am I willing to be uncomfortable?
Do I have a desire to serve others?
Am I open to God using this trip to shape me?
Do I agree that this trip is not about me or my purpose but God’s purpose for my life?
Am I are willing to go deep into the poorest reaches of the DR, letting my heart be broken for my fellow brothers and sisters?
Can I handle being hot and dirty at the end of each day?
Do I understand that what I see and experience has the possibility to change my life?
Can I agree to respect my team members and extend the grace God has extended to me when there are differences between us?
Am I willing to be uncomfortable?
Do I have a desire to serve others?
Am I open to God using this trip to shape me?
Do I agree that this trip is not about me or my purpose but God’s purpose for my life?
Am I are willing to go deep into the poorest reaches of the DR, letting my heart be broken for my fellow brothers and sisters?
Can I handle being hot and dirty at the end of each day?
Do I understand that what I see and experience has the possibility to change my life?
Can I agree to respect my team members and extend the grace God has extended to me when there are differences between us?