Orphanage Outreach

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Give your students the opportunity to change the world!
High School students have an incredible ability to make a change in the world. Our vision is a transformed world in which every child is able to pursue a college degree or to be gainfully employed upon reaching adulthood. Not only will your students have a tremendous opportunity to make this vision a reality through teaching English, Literacy, Public Health Education and more, but they will also grow personally as they are engaged in meaningful service-learning with unique cultural learning experiences built in. Many high school students have told us that their week with Outreach360 was the most impactful week of their life!

I think what OO does best is instill a sense of service into each volunteer, and make them realize how easily they can make a difference. While OO's main goal is to serve the orphans and community of Monte Cristi, it also serves as a conscience for all who come down to volunteer, and no one leaves unaffected by their experience serving in the community. I believe the orphans and the larger community of Monte Cristi remain in volunteer hearts forever and change the way they see the world.
Catherine Gomez-Goodnow, Episcopal High School, Spanish Teacher
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"Orphanage Outreach gives you an experience that you will never find elsewhere. My life has been changed for the better because of this trip and I can't imagine not going back. I am hooked."

Emily Quinton

St. John's Ravenscourt School, MB Canada

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"My trip to the Dominican Republic changed my life. Being able to teach English to these children was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I loved to see the boys' faces light up as we announced they won a game in class... [more]"

Stephanie Neifeld

La Jolla Country Day School, CA

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"My experience with Orphanage Outreach was absolutely phenomenal. Coming away from it, I knew I had made a difference in those kids' lives which is not an easy thing to do as a highschooler. It felt fantastic. "

Kacy Rauschenberger

Elgin Academy, IL

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Health and Safety

We know that the primary concerns for you and parents when students travel abroad are for their health and safety. These are also our top priorities. Since we began working in the Dominican Republic in 1994, over 12,000 volunteers have joined us without a volunteer's personal safety being threatened. 

Common sense group safety guidelines are enforced.  Professional American and Canadian team leaders who live on-site will lead your team. You'll be living in Outreach360 summer facilities. Outreach360 trained cooks will prepare your meals. We provide excellent traveler's medical insurance for each member of your team.  We are one of the few international service-learning organizations to carry a $1,000,000 foreign general liability insurance policy. All volunteers receive a complete on-site orientation to our safety and health guidelines. Excellent medical clinics are located near our facilities. 

Organized High School Teams