Volunteer in Jamaican villages! Lend your hand on community development projects and see your efforts transform a community.
Work with local people on labor projects to improve health and educational facilities, and to assist projects to combat poverty - long and short term. Your assistance has a tremendous impact on youth and adults, as well as their community and country.
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You can learn more about Jamaica's history and culture on daily work projects and in your free time in the evening and on the weekend. During the week, volunteers often use their evening free time to explore the village and market or visit larger towns on the southern coast.
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Leave Your Mark on the World!
Jamaica's popular tourism image is of vast sandy beaches and all-inclusive hotels. But the island's small villages represent a more realistic view of Jamaican culture and community life. These are economically poor, isolated communities where people struggle to survive. As English-speaking descendants of slaves, the Jamaicans are resilient, proud, and resourceful. While their lives are difficult, the people are hard-working, spiritually enriched and hopeful for their future.
Global Volunteers started its ground-breaking work in the Blue Mountain communities, and we continue this 20-year relationship today. Since 1984, we have been privileged to work with and learn from the generous people in this region.
We invite you to share this formidable relationship with us! In all of the areas we serve, you will be helping to ensure a better future for the children and their families of these quiet villages.
Volunteers sometimes spend a day in Port Antonio, visit the public beach at Morant Bay, or climb Blue Mountain peak -- one of the highest points in the Caribbean.
"The beauty of the surroundings, the genuine heartfelt thanks from the community, the smiles of the children - all left me speechless. Words cannot describe the fullness of heart and the renewal of spirit that comes from knowing this community."
~ Tracy Hodge
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