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Events & Volunteer

Show up. Stand alongside our scholars.

From galas in Miami to classroom days in Las Terrenas — there's a place for you in our community.

Our Annual Signature Event

Getaway & Give 2026

More than just a getaway — a weekend filled with connection, celebration, and giving back in style. Now in its 13th year, this is the Foundation's marquee event in Las Terrenas.

Date
March 2026 [exact dates TBC]
Location
Las Terrenas, Samaná, DR
Edition
13th Annual
Gala event
Upcoming Events

What's coming up.

March
2026
13th Annual · Signature Event

Getaway & Give 2026

A weekend filled with connection, celebration, and giving back in style — in the heart of Las Terrenas. More than just a getaway: an opportunity to make a real difference.

Las Terrenas, DR
Tickets & details TBC
Oct
Annual
3rd Annual · NYC

Sip, Savor & Give

Our annual New York City fundraiser — an evening of food, drink, and stories from Las Terrenas. The perfect intro to the Foundation's work for new supporters.

New York City
Held annually
[Date]
TBC
[Event — client to add]

Additional events the Foundation hosts

Donor visit weeks, school events, alumni gatherings, regional fundraisers, etc. — we'll list each as confirmed.

[Location TBC]
Volunteer

Lend your time, your skills, your voice.

Volunteers are the engine of our work. Whether you have an hour a month or a week of full-time commitment, we have a way for you to plug in.

01

Virtual Tutor

Tutor a high-school or university scholar online — 1 hour per week, your subject of expertise. Spanish or English speakers welcome.

Time: 1 hr / week · Remote
Apply to tutor →
02

Career Mentor

Pair with a university scholar or alum in your industry. Monthly check-ins, mock interviews, and career guidance.

Time: 2 hr / month · Remote
Become a mentor →
03

DR Site Volunteer

Travel to Las Terrenas for a week of in-classroom support, summer camp leadership, or facility projects.

Time: 1 week · In-person, DR
Trip details →
04

Event Volunteer

Help us run our gala, 5K, or community events — registration, hospitality, day-of logistics, photography.

Time: Day-of · Miami / DR
Volunteer for an event →
05

Pro Bono Skills

Lend your professional skills — legal, accounting, marketing, web, design, photography — for short-term projects.

Time: Project-based · Remote
Offer your skills →
06

Board / Advisory

Join our advisory board or governance committees. We seek expertise in education, finance, fundraising, and DR operations.

Time: Quarterly · Hybrid
Express interest →
Donor visit week
Annual Tradition

Donor Visit Week in Las Terrenas

Each spring, we host a 5-day immersive visit for our Champion-tier and above sponsors. You'll meet your scholar, tour our schools, share family meals, and experience life in Las Terrenas firsthand.

  • Personal meeting with your sponsored scholar and family
  • Tours of all 8 partner schools and our facility
  • Daily classroom visits and reading hours
  • Community celebration evening with all DJKF families
  • Optional weekend extension to nearby Samaná beaches
Apply for next visit week

Can't make an event but want to help?

Sponsorship is the most direct way to support a scholar — anywhere, anytime.