In a nutshell

Every experience teaches us something new, and today, you will learn plenty as you help out the women of RePapel. At their side, you'll discover the social and ecological value of recycling paper, in a cooperative that is transforming the little village of El Javillar. And as you hear their stories, you'll understand how the sustainable jewelry and stationery created here can change lives.

Main stops

Trip through the unspoilt Dominican hinterland to the village of El Javillar
Volunteer experience at the RePapel cooperative, creating artisan objects from recycled paper
Rejuvenating Dominican snack with sweet treats and fresh fruit
Free time for shopping in the cooperative's store

The programme

In the small village of El Javillar, the women of RePapel await you - an all-female cooperative that has been engaged in a dual mission since 1998: to spread the culture of paper recycling and to develop the local economy. Fancy lending a hand?
In this small community, you can help them breathe new life into paper, and you'll immediately feel like you're part of the team. After a tour of the laboratory, where you will see scrap paper turned into pristine sheets, you'll be looking forward to getting started.
Alongside your instructors and co-workers, you'll see how to make jewelry, paper, greetings cards and notepads, before trying your hand. It will be the perfect time to listen to their stories and gain an understanding of how this place has improved their lives.
The fruits of your labor will also be part of this positive change and will even end up in the cooperative store. If you like, you can make a further contribution, by taking home one of the many objects on sale as a memory of this unique and unforgettable experience.

Good to know

This is one of the most popular experiences so book early.
Wear sports shoes and comfortable clothing.
This experience will be narrated in English or Spanish.
Minimum age: 8 years.