General Requirements
Please read carefully prior to
completing the application at right.
We thank your willingness to serve
in our community and we seek to
provide the best service
environment to everyone.
We expect that each one of our
applicants will:
The application process is
completed once:
Before completing your application
PLEASE read the disclaimer here.
We commend you for your interest
to serve humanity, to serve here in
Las Terrenas and to serve through
our Foundation..
Please read carefully prior to
completing the application at right.
We thank your willingness to serve
in our community and we seek to
provide the best service
environment to everyone.
We expect that each one of our
applicants will:
- display the best attitude
possible, go here. - will dedicate 30-40 hours to
community service, half of that
time at the library and the other
half in special projects of their
own choosing. - will take an active role in the co-
management of the
organization, attending
meetings and helping resolve
challenges and difficult
conditions. - will acknowledge their social
role, refraining from becoming
part of the oppresion (read
"general expectations" here).
The application process is
completed once:
- the application is received (at
right); - payments are received;
- your biography, photo and CV
are recieved; - we receive your confimation.
Before completing your application
PLEASE read the disclaimer here.
We commend you for your interest
to serve humanity, to serve here in
Las Terrenas and to serve through
our Foundation..
| Welcome |
| When you submit your application you're indicating your desire to partner up with us. The goal of this partnership is to foster personal growth among all participants: us, you and the community. As a partner you help create "magical" spaces through which growth can occur. We thank you in advance for expressing an interest in being part of this process and we take this opportunity to invite you to imagine the best possible for us, for you and for the community. In Spanish go here. |
Finances
There are three aspects to volunteer
finances:
a) personal expenses,
b) lodging expenses, and
c) participation fee.
a) Personal Expenses
Volunteers are responsible for
expenses such as airfare, local
transportation, meals, health and
insurance, excursions and related
expenses.
b) Lodging
All lodging expenses are the
responsibility of the volunteers. If
you choose to stay elsewhere it is
your responsibility to pay them
directly (we don't have any business
relationship with other providers,
though we might help locating
one). The housing deposit of
US$100 is used in full toward your
housing payments. You're
responsible for damages to Casa
Paz beyond normal wear and tear.
Starting May 1, 2009, all volunteers
staying in Casa Paz will benefit from
the following:
c) Participation Fees
Please read disclaimer here.
The participation fee is as follows:
There are three aspects to volunteer
finances:
a) personal expenses,
b) lodging expenses, and
c) participation fee.
a) Personal Expenses
Volunteers are responsible for
expenses such as airfare, local
transportation, meals, health and
insurance, excursions and related
expenses.
b) Lodging
All lodging expenses are the
responsibility of the volunteers. If
you choose to stay elsewhere it is
your responsibility to pay them
directly (we don't have any business
relationship with other providers,
though we might help locating
one). The housing deposit of
US$100 is used in full toward your
housing payments. You're
responsible for damages to Casa
Paz beyond normal wear and tear.
Starting May 1, 2009, all volunteers
staying in Casa Paz will benefit from
the following:
- fees up to 3 months, US$7/day;
- fees 4-6 months, US$6/day;
- fees for stays higher than 6
months, US$5/day.
c) Participation Fees
Please read disclaimer here.
The participation fee is as follows:
- for 14 days or less, US$125.00.
- for 15 days or more, US$225.00.
- Starting May 1, 2009, returning
volunteers staying in Casa Paz
pay only half the participation fee,
or US$125.00 during their
second term. No discount
applies if staying elsewhere. - starting May 1, 2009, married
couples and/or families only pay
a single participation fee for the
couple or the family group,
according to the length stay
above. This is done to
encourage spouses and families
to participate.
Pre-Departure Orientation
The best way to guarantee a
productive and meaningful service
is to prepare well in advance.
Please read carefully the document
here.
Please use the checklist here.
To find out more about Las
Terrenas please go here.
The best way to guarantee a
productive and meaningful service
is to prepare well in advance.
Please read carefully the document
here.
Please use the checklist here.
To find out more about Las
Terrenas please go here.
Casa Paz
We are pleased to be able to offer
a residence to female volunteers,
for those who want to use it as
their lodging facility. The cost is
US$7/day in shared rooms and
shared baths. This is a
substantial saving compared to
most options in town.
Casa Paz offers beds (some
bunk-beds), sheets, towels,
electricity, running water and a
fully-equipped kitchen. There's no
TV, internet, telephone or hot
water.
Casa Paz is for the exclusive use
of women volunteers. To
preserve the safety and security of
guests we do not allow access to
non-Foundation persons within its
confines.
When you request a room in Casa
Paz you agree to:
More details and photos here.
We are pleased to be able to offer
a residence to female volunteers,
for those who want to use it as
their lodging facility. The cost is
US$7/day in shared rooms and
shared baths. This is a
substantial saving compared to
most options in town.
Casa Paz offers beds (some
bunk-beds), sheets, towels,
electricity, running water and a
fully-equipped kitchen. There's no
TV, internet, telephone or hot
water.
Casa Paz is for the exclusive use
of women volunteers. To
preserve the safety and security of
guests we do not allow access to
non-Foundation persons within its
confines.
When you request a room in Casa
Paz you agree to:
- participate in the co-
management of the facility, in
regards to cleaning, hygiene,
and the general upkeep of all
items in the house; - maintain the house free from
the use of illegal drugs,
tobacco (inside the house) and
the excessive use of alcohol; - deny access to men (including
friends or boyfriends) and to
persons not associated with
the Foundation, in order to
preserve the safety and security
of all women there; - leave the facilities upon our
request in the event of any
violations to these rules.
More details and photos here.
| Fundación Mahatma Gandhi Las Terrenas, República Dominicana |
Conflict Resolution
We are a small organization,
without an office or staff, and
nobody is salaried, so we depend
on everyone's support to do our
work. There are bound to occur
problems or misunderstandings
and we apologize for these in
advance.
Any conflict between the
organization and volunteers will be
addressed as follows:
We are a small organization,
without an office or staff, and
nobody is salaried, so we depend
on everyone's support to do our
work. There are bound to occur
problems or misunderstandings
and we apologize for these in
advance.
Any conflict between the
organization and volunteers will be
addressed as follows:
- prevention is best, please read
carefully about terms of service,
expectations and local
conditions, as we assume that
you read and became
familiarized with these; - open, sincere and non-violent
communication; - a friendly and consensual
resolution, as best as possible; - we seek to serve our community,
volunteers are partners with us in
that endeavor and we hope that
we remember the reason of our
existence and the reasons for
volunteers to be here.
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Thank You
Volunteers from 6 countries work during
summer camp 2008.
summer camp 2008.
Esperanza Internacional donated beach
volleyball equipment in collaboration
with Fundación Mahatma Gandhi.
volleyball equipment in collaboration
with Fundación Mahatma Gandhi.
The terrace in Casa Paz, the residence
for female volunteers.
for female volunteers.
Dr. José Rivero, a dominican physician
working at Harvard's hospital in Boston,
participated in the cardiovascular project
in 2007.
working at Harvard's hospital in Boston,
participated in the cardiovascular project
in 2007.
Top left: Miriam, a volunteer from
Switzerland, taught ballet classes to girls
during Fall 2008.
Bottom left: Paul, a police officer from
San Jose, CA (USA), was here with his
spouse and child during Fall 2008.
Switzerland, taught ballet classes to girls
during Fall 2008.
Bottom left: Paul, a police officer from
San Jose, CA (USA), was here with his
spouse and child during Fall 2008.
Financial Agreement (2009)
If you haven't yet done so, please read our disclaimer here.
Fees: all payments in U.S. dollars.
1. Participation fee, 14 days or less: US$125.00.
2. Participation fee, 15 days or more: US$225.00.
3. Housing fee: US$100 (credited in full to your lodging costs).
4. Casa Paz: US$7/day in double rooms with shared bath.
Payments must be sent PRIOR TO your arrival. Thank You!
Cancellation policy: cancellation before 30 days, full refund
minus PayPal and handling fees (5%); cancellation under 30
days, the refund is 75% of amount paid; and cancellation after
arrival there's a 50% refund. All cancellations for Casa Paz, prior
to or after arrival, are subject to a deduction of 50% of the deposit.
To send your payments either write a check payable to Annette
Snyder, and send to:
Annette Snyder
1035 NE Hawthorne
Hillsboro, OR 97124
You may also send payment
using the PayPal button:
Service Agreement (2009)
FMG:
1. All arrangements with volunteers are made in good faith and
we reserve the right to cancel any programs due to circumstances
beyond our control.
2. Because we work mostly with minors, we reserve the right to
investigate any applicants to avoid the presence of pedophiles.
The sexual abuse of minors is prohibited in the country and we
will prosecute anyone found offending.
3. We will offer pre-departure orientation (on our Website), upon
arrival (individual and group), and through our regular meetings
with volunteers.
4. We are constantly available and willing to discuss issues and
concerns with volunteers, whether they are critical issues or not.
5. Are we perfect? You betcha we're not, but we hope to count on
your ability to help us in our ongoing learning and change.
The Volunteers:
1. Will comply with the required service hours at the library and in
their special projects.
2. Will do their best to maintain healthy and positive attitudes,
needed for effective community service and organizational growth,
as described elsewhere. See our values here.
3. Will send us a confirmation form once they have settled their
service dates, as found here.
4. Will help us maintain environments free of the use of tobacco,
illegal drugs and the irresponsible or excessive use of alcohol.
5. Will refrain from becoming part of the system of abuse and
exploitation that's often pervasive in our tourist community,
knowing that the organization will suspend our service partnership
if volunteers violate our expectations.
6. If requesting room in Casa Paz will live up to the rules and
expectations at left.
If you haven't yet done so, please read our disclaimer here.
Fees: all payments in U.S. dollars.
1. Participation fee, 14 days or less: US$125.00.
2. Participation fee, 15 days or more: US$225.00.
3. Housing fee: US$100 (credited in full to your lodging costs).
4. Casa Paz: US$7/day in double rooms with shared bath.
Payments must be sent PRIOR TO your arrival. Thank You!
Cancellation policy: cancellation before 30 days, full refund
minus PayPal and handling fees (5%); cancellation under 30
days, the refund is 75% of amount paid; and cancellation after
arrival there's a 50% refund. All cancellations for Casa Paz, prior
to or after arrival, are subject to a deduction of 50% of the deposit.
To send your payments either write a check payable to Annette
Snyder, and send to:
Annette Snyder
1035 NE Hawthorne
Hillsboro, OR 97124
You may also send payment
using the PayPal button:
Service Agreement (2009)
FMG:
1. All arrangements with volunteers are made in good faith and
we reserve the right to cancel any programs due to circumstances
beyond our control.
2. Because we work mostly with minors, we reserve the right to
investigate any applicants to avoid the presence of pedophiles.
The sexual abuse of minors is prohibited in the country and we
will prosecute anyone found offending.
3. We will offer pre-departure orientation (on our Website), upon
arrival (individual and group), and through our regular meetings
with volunteers.
4. We are constantly available and willing to discuss issues and
concerns with volunteers, whether they are critical issues or not.
5. Are we perfect? You betcha we're not, but we hope to count on
your ability to help us in our ongoing learning and change.
The Volunteers:
1. Will comply with the required service hours at the library and in
their special projects.
2. Will do their best to maintain healthy and positive attitudes,
needed for effective community service and organizational growth,
as described elsewhere. See our values here.
3. Will send us a confirmation form once they have settled their
service dates, as found here.
4. Will help us maintain environments free of the use of tobacco,
illegal drugs and the irresponsible or excessive use of alcohol.
5. Will refrain from becoming part of the system of abuse and
exploitation that's often pervasive in our tourist community,
knowing that the organization will suspend our service partnership
if volunteers violate our expectations.
6. If requesting room in Casa Paz will live up to the rules and
expectations at left.