Volunteer Teaching Tour in Dominica

Be sure to look out the window as you fly over Dominica to see the lush jungle-covered mountains below. Upon your arrival today, your local guide will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel for your stay. 

The afternoon is yours to explore the area, relax on the beach, or chat with some locals. 

In the evening, you’ll meet with your group and guide for authentic local cuisine. Your guide will share details of your schedule as well as provide tips about local customs and safety.

Today you will make your way into the city center where you will be teaching your classes. Following a short orientation and training, you will meet the students you will be teaching. Classes will be every morning with free time every afternoon.

After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, you’ll get to explore the city and surrounding area. You will start at the Emerald Pool and Spanny Falls. Dominica has so many rivers and waterfalls, you would have to live here for some time to see them all. Enjoy hiking a couple of local trails and see for yourself the lush vegetation covering the island.

As you get to know your students and they get to know you, share stories about your lives — how they are different and how they are the same. 

Following a morning of teaching, you head to the shore for whale watching and, if you like, diving.

After classes today, you will have free time to explore Roseau.

Alternatively, head to one of the nearby rivers or lakes and enjoy an afternoon of canoeing or kayaking on the calm waters.

After another fun day of teaching, you will travel to the west side of Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a mere six miles from Roseau. Here you will hike to Trafalgar Falls, an easily accessible hike. The upper waterfall, known by the locals as “Father,” cascades down from the Trois Pitons River to the hot sulfur springs below. The lower waterfall, “Mother,” flows into a natural swimming pool.

After visiting the falls, check out Papillote Tropical Gardens to wander through the 14 acres of rare plants and wildlife.

Today is your final day of teaching. After classes this morning, you will head to Carib Cultural Village by the Sea.

Near the town of Portsmouth, you will visit the Cabrits National Park, best known for the site of Fort Shirley, an 18th-century military stronghold with amazing views of Prince Rupert Bay. The area is also known for the swamps, wetlands, and colorful coral reefs.

Today you may have a free day, or if you are up to a strenuous hike, visit the Boiling Lake. This lake releases steam and gas as it is flooded by hot bubbling water from the volcanic activity below. The lake is about 200 feet wide and covered by a constant vapor cloud. It is a unique and amazing sight.

If you are not up to a strenuous hike but want to explore more of the island, you might head to one of the unique black sand beaches. Mero Beach is the most popular and conveniently located near Roseau.

Hopefully, you have had an educational and fun week. Enjoy a final breakfast with your group and guides while you share your favorite memories and what you have learned. It is time to head to the airport for your departure flight home.