Medical & Premed & Summer Camp
Volunteer Opportunity
In addition to our community volunteers, Guanin Summer Camp also welcomes pre-med, nursing, and public health students who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in community health and outreach.
This program allows students to combine community service, youth engagement, and basic medical outreach in a rural Dominican community.
Participants will work alongside our local team supporting both the Summer Camp activities for children and community health initiatives.
What Premed Volunteers Will Do
Premed and health volunteers may participate in:
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Assisting in our community medical clinic
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Supporting basic health screenings
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Participating in home visits with community members
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Helping with health education activities for children
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Assisting with public health awareness programs
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Supporting activities during the Guanin Summer Camp
This experience provides valuable exposure to community medicine, global health, and public health challenges in underserved communities.
Each year, the camp serves approximately 150 to 300 children between the ages of 5 and 13 from the community. For three weeks, children participate in activities that promote education, creativity, leadership, and healthy development.
The program runs Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM and includes:
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Sports and recreational activities
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Arts and crafts
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Reading and educational games
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English conversation
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Leadership and teamwork activities
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Health and wellness education
Thanks to the generosity of volunteers and supporters, the camp is completely free for children and their families.
Program Dates Summer 2026📍
Community of La Piedra, Dominican Republic
📅 August 3 – August 21, 2026
Participants may join for 1, 2, or 3 weeks depending on availability.
Ways Volunteers Can Support the Camp
We believe volunteering is not only about giving your time, but also about helping build opportunities for the children in the community's
Option 1 – Volunteer Your Time International volunteers are invited to join our summer camp and work directly with children, supporting activities, games, and educational programs.
Option 2 – Fundraise Before Arriving Volunteers are encouraged to help support the program by organizing small fundraising efforts before arriving.
Examples of donations that greatly help the camp include:
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Tennis shoes for children
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School supplies, Art materials
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Sports equipment
These contributions help us ensure that every child has the opportunity to fully participate in the camp.
Benefits for International Volunteers.
Volunteering at Guanin Summer Camp is a unique opportunity for cultural exchange and meaningful community engagement.
Volunteers will receive:
✔ Free accommodation at the Guanin Community Center
✔ Cultural immersion in a Dominican community
✔ Spanish conversation and language practice
✔ Hands-on experience working with children
✔ Opportunity to contribute to community development
✔ A meaningful and unforgettable volunteer experience.
Volunteers are responsible for:
Flight to the Dominican Republic, Travel insurance and Personal expenses
Sponsor a Camper
You can help make this program possible by sponsoring a camper.
Your support allows us to provide educational materials, meals, sports equipment, and activities for the children.
Your Support Makes a Difference Donation Impact
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$50Provides educational and activity materials for one child
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$100Covers food and daily camp activities for one child
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$250Supports 3–4 children for the full camp experience
Every contribution helps create a safe and inspiring environment where children can learn, play, and grow.
Program Support Contribution (Premed Students)
To help support the camp and community health programs, premed volunteers are asked to make a program support contribution. Length of Stay Contribution:
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1 Week$350
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2 Weeks$600
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3 Weeks$850
This contribution helps cover: Medical supplies Community clinic operations Camp materials for children Meals and local logistics Your participation directly supports programs that serve 150 children and families in this Summer Camp, community of La Piedra, Dominican Republic.
APPLY TODAY
Dominican Republic, E-mail.: guanin@guanin.org, Tel 1829-875-4599
USA, E-mail.: lynneguitar@yahoo.com, Text 1931-337-2888
Community Leadership
The goal of the Guanin Summer Camp and Community Leadership Program is to help develop the next generation of innovators, leaders, changemakers, and social entrepreneurs—young people who will help address the challenges of the 21st century. During your time in the Dominican Republic, you will explore leadership concepts and develop skills that encourage independent thinking, teamwork, and problem solving.
Volunteers and participants engage in real-life community experiences that help strengthen communication, adaptability, and intercultural understanding. Throughout the program, volunteers are encouraged to journal their experiences as a way to reflect on their personal growth and better understand how they can become stronger community leaders in their own lives and careers.
Language
While volunteers support English conversation activities with children at the Summer Camp, we also offer Survival Spanish language sessions designed to help participants build a practical vocabulary. These informal lessons focus on useful phrases that help volunteers communicate with students at the camp community members local staff and fellow volunteers Learning Spanish while living in the community allows volunteers to connect more deeply with the culture and the people of La Piedra. From teaching and mentoring children to participating in community projects, volunteers will have many opportunities to practice Spanish in real-life situation's
Living in the Community
One of the most meaningful parts of the program is the opportunity to live directly within the community of La Piedra. Volunteers are provided with free accommodation at the Guanin Community Center, where they share daily life with the local community. This experience allows participants to better understand Dominican culture and community life. During your stay you will experience: Life in a rural Dominican community Cultural exchange with local families Daily interaction with children and community members A welcoming environment that supports learning and service Living in the community transforms everyday moments into valuable cultural and educational experiences.
Cultural Activities
In addition to the daily activities of the Summer Camp, volunteers will have the opportunity to explore some of the cultural and natural treasures of the Dominican Republic. Possible weekend or optional activities may include: Visiting the beautiful Isla Saona, known for its white sand beaches and turquoise waters Exploring the Cueva Ni Rahu in La Piedra, a remarkable cave with 23 chambers featuring ancient Taíno pictographs, petroglyphs, stalagmites, and stalactites; Walking through the historic Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo, with its cathedrals, parks, and buildings dating back to the 1500s Visiting the famous cultural village of Altos de Chavón Exploring historic sites related to the Dominican Republic’s sugar cane heritage. These experiences allow volunteers to go beyond traditional tourism and connect with the history, culture, and natural beauty of the country.