Jamaica is a beautiful island nation made up of spectacular beaches and inviting waters. Like so many places today however, the environment has been ravaged from both natural causes and human impact. The Caribbean is affected by many natural disasters, including hurricanes, droughts, landslides and earthquakes. Climate change is adding further stress onto these island nations which are more prone to its effects. Coupled with human’s neglect to care properly for the world in which we live, Jamaica desperately requires action across a number of conservation areas. This wonderful program does just that – placing volunteers to work directly on projects and initiatives that work to improve the environment and help to protect this spectacular eco-system. Those volunteers who have a passion for the coast and marine environments will find this to be a hugely worthwhile experience. Join Love Volunteers in gorgeous Jamaica and do your bit for the environmental protection of this amazing island.
This essential environmental conservation program places volunteers right in the heart of the fight to protect this beautiful, but fragile, ecosystem. Participants could work across any number of projects where their help will be greatly appreciated and essential to its success. Some of the tasks could include beach monitoring, maintaining an active buoy deployment, community education and beach and ocean clean-up. It is recommended that volunteers for this project have previous experience and are knowledgeable in marine biology, waste water management, environmental education, watershed management or tropical ecology. Those who are simply willing however to work hard and participate wherever their help can be utilized should also apply. Protecting this amazing island’s ecosystem is a truly important task, one volunteers will find to be an extremely worthwhile experience. Join Love Volunteers in tropical Jamaica and put your conservation skills to the test!
Volunteers will contribute in a number of ways and can expect to undertake the following tasks:
Work on marine conservation projects
Participate in projects such as beach and ocean clean-ups
Work on community education program
A volunteer’s work day on this project will generally last between 4 and 6 hours and while we ask all volunteers to be flexible in this regard, a typical daily schedule is likely to go something like this:
7:30am Breakfast at the host family home
8:00am Walk or bus to the project site
8:15am Pre-start meeting with the project supervisor
8:30am VOLUNTEERING DUTIES BEGIN
Volunteers work from 8:30am to 2:00pm daily with a break for lunch (provided) at the project site. There is the option to continue volunteering up to 5:00pm if wished but this is not compulsory.
2:00pm VOLUNTEERING DUTIES END
Afternoons and evenings are free to relax, enjoy the beautiful location, explore, stay in touch with friends and family back home or socialize with other other volunteers.
As with all of our Jamaica volunteer programs, volunteers on this project will be based in the idyllic city of Mandeville. Situated in the heart of the island at 2000 feet above sea level, Mandeville is one of the more peaceful and attractive places on the entire island of Jamaica.
Thanks to this esteemed history, Mandeville is not only a booming business center and capital of the Manchester Parish, it is a contrast of the new and old set amidst rolling hills and lush vegetation. What a wonderful place to volunteer!
maps of the local area, supplies, volunteer t-shirt, contact information, and a volunteer manual to help you to be more aware and fully prepared. This is a great opportunity to get to know your hosts, meet your fellow volunteers, and ask any last questions you may have.
Volunteers on this program will be accommodated with a local Jamaican host family, where they will have the opportunity to become fully immersed in the local culture and custom, improving their knowledge of the people, culture and language. Jamaican families are renowned for their hospitality and love to learn more about different cultures. Living with a local family truly is the best way to throw oneself into the local culture and to meet people who will often become lifelong friends!
All host families have been fully vetted by our local team, receive a detailed orientation and have extensive experience hosting international volunteers. Depending on the time of year it may be necessary to share a room with other volunteers, but private rooms are often available upon request. Volunteers will be provided access to a shared bathroom and laundry. Volunteers are responsible for doing their own laundry (machine wash or hand wash onsite) or can pay a small fee to cover the cost. Wifi is available at most host family houses, however we ask volunteers to remember access to this service is a privilege and may be limited at times. A range of internet cafes are available in Mandeville.
This program is paused due to COVID-19
Natural Heritage Protection
Help with the conservation of Jamaica's beautiful environment that already has been damaged through natural disasters as well as human impact.
$644/week
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