CSA interns gain first-hand experience working in a rural Dominican community, where they work side by side with the local people. Interns take part in meaningful projects which utilize their skills and abilities to improve the lives of the local people. The work is hands on, allowing for rich cultural exchanges and relationship building with the Dominican people.
Interns with CSA may do such things as conduct community evaluations, work with a women’s cooperative, create materials for HIV/AIDS education, teach English to children and high school students, supporting summer literacy programs for children, train young adults to be peer educators, among many other possibilities dependant on the interns skills and interests. CSA is dedicated to supporting and empowering local, grass-roots community organizations. CSA personnel work with community leaders to identify local needs and priorities, then from these conversations develops projects based upon the abilities and interests of our international interns. As such, the contribution of each individual intern is part of a larger program, ensuring its short and long-term value to the community.

Outline of Timeline:
Week 1 – Week 1.5: Orientation to Dominican culture and Spanish language classes
Weeks 1.5- Week 5: Execution of internship plan
Week 6: Project wrap-up, evaluation
Requirements for Participation:
Intermediate to high Spanish language ability•
Proactive individual, ability to work independently •

Dates*:
Cycle 1: May 10-June 30th
Cycle 2: July 1-August 15

*Subject to Change