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Getting Started/How Outreach360 Works

When can I volunteer?

Outreach360 offers a program year-round for volunteers to join us each week of the year for any length of time. The primary focus is on providing educational opportunities to children in the communities where we are working, giving children the ability to live a live of choice. You can read more about our mission and vision here. We encourage you to also read more about our programs before registering to volunteer.

Is there a program donation?
We are both a volunteer and fund-raising organization; our volunteers commit to help raise funds for the programs we sponsor based on the length of their stay. We encourage volunteers not to pay any of their program donations, but instead raise funds through the sponsorship of family and friends. When you sign up, you will receive an on-line fund-raising page that will allow you to easily send out informative emails to family and friends, inviting them to sponsor you through donations on-line, or checks sent through the mail. 

View program donation requirements | View our fund-raising guide

How can I prepare for the experience or learn more about the program?
The Volunteer Information Guide is the best way to learn about the details of our program. You will not be prepared without reading through each section. A representative from Outreach360 will be available to you from the time you register to the time you depart for your volunteer experience. Please feel free to use this person to answer any questions you might have. You may also contact us through our website with any questions here.
What are my registration options
Start a Team/Family: We encourage groups to join us as the more volunteers we have, the more children we can work with. When you "start a team" you will be designated as the team leader and all communication with Outreach360 will go through you. You should choose to "start a team" if you have a group of people who will travel on the same dates and on the same flights. For teams of 10 or more, we offer a group scholarship.  Also, children under the age of 18 traveling with a parent will be credited with a special child scholarship. View scholarships now.

Join a Team: If you are affiliated with a team that has registered on our website to volunteer, you will want to choose the option to "join a team." Doing so will credit you with any scholarship that the team qualifies for. All communication will go through your team leader.

Register as an Individual: We have many opportunities for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to join us. You will select this option if you are not affiliated with a specific team. We will be in direct communication with you and know that you will be joining other individuals and teams when you arrive on site - you will feel a part of a team!

Primary Steps to Volunteer/Register
  1. Register on our website.

  2. Submit a $100/person deposit donation within seven days of registering. This donation will confirm your spot, and will also be applied to your minimum program donation. To qualify for an Early sign-up scholarship, you must be registered with your deposit donation submitted by the early sign-up deadline below:

    3. ProgramProgram DatesSign-Up/Deposit Deadline for Groups



    Winter 2011/2012Dec 3 - Jan 28 3October 15, 2011
    Spring 2012
    May 2012
    Summer 2012
    Fall 2012

    		Jan 28 - Apr 28
    Apr 28 - May 26
    May 26 - Sept 1
    Aug 25- Dec 1

    		December 1, 2011
    February 2, 2012
    April 1, 2012
    July 1, 2012



    Note: if you are a part of a team, your team leader may be submitting your deposit donation.

  3. Review each section of the Volunteer Information Guide. You will not be prepared for your trip without doing so.

  4. No later than 30 days prior to your trip:
    • Submit flight information
    • Submit remaining program donation
Choosing a Focus

We work hard to make sure that our volunteer's skills and talents are put to good use. On the registration form, you can choose the focus of your trip with us. English Education, Literacy Education, Public Health Education, Environmental Education/Sustainability, Vocational Training and College Prep are all options. Please note that not all programs will be available to participate in each week of the year, and we will provide you with more details about your specific program 30 days prior to your trip based on what the current needs of the community are. We ask that you select a desired focus on the registration form so that we have an idea of how to place you should there be multiple opportunities available. 

Please know that whatever area we place you in, you will make a significant impact in the lives of many children and we appreciate your flexibility.

Dominican Republic Volunteer Information Guide

 

Pre-Trip Education/Training Guide