Volunteer in Jamaica
Immerse yourself in Caribbean culture on International Volunteer HQ’s Jamaica volunteer abroad program. Choose from a wide range of trusted Jamaica volunteer projects, including Teaching, Childcare, Sports Development, and Animal Care. Volunteer work in Jamaica is based in and around the parish of St Mary in the northeast of the island. With affordable Program Fees and top rated volunteer projects trusted by over 133,000 travelers, IVHQ is the best volunteer organization in Jamaica.
Highlights:
- 10 meaningful project options available year-round
- Program Fees from $525 for 1 week
- Includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, daily breakfast and 24/7 in-country support
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Accommodation in a dormitory-style volunteer house or local homestay
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Unique add-ons available, including Blue Hole, cave, lagoon and city tours, as well as cooking and dance classes
Key information
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Volunteer opportunities in Jamaica
Protects animals
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $525
- Duration: 1 - 4 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based at a dog shelter in St Mary
- Volunteers aged 18+ and families
Help a local dog shelter to care for up to 200 dogs, giving them the best chance of being re-homed. Assist with playing, cleaning, feeding and shelter upkeep in a busy but rewarding environment for animal lovers.
Supports community development
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $525
- Duration: 1 - 4 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based with start-ups, charities and NGOs
- Volunteers aged 18+ and families
Use your business experience to help local start up enterprises to get up and running, or go to the next level.
Provide a safe space for youth
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $525
- Duration: 1 - 4 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based in schools in St Mary
- Volunteers aged 18+
For those with a passion for promoting wellness among young people, volunteers help to work through mental health and emotional understanding, running workshops to equip students with the tools to deal with the challenges of growing up.
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $525
- Duration: 1 - 4 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based in kindergartens in St Mary
- Volunteers aged 18+ and families
Assist in busy kindergartens with all aspects of daily tasks. Help teachers to provide more focused attention to children during lesson and play time, with a flexible approach to helping wherever it’s required.
Improves health & wellbeing
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $620
- Duration: 1 week
- Only available the week of Christmas
- Based in St Mary
- Volunteers aged 18+ and families
This is a special Holiday project that runs for one week over the Christmas period. Help collect donations and provide Christmas gifts, food and companionship to underprivileged communities in Jamaica during the festive season.
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $525
- Duration: 1 - 4 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based at schools in St Mary
- Volunteers aged 18+ and families
Assist in special education classes in schools, helping local teachers to provide attention and stimulation to students with a range of learning challenges.
Improves health & wellbeing
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $525
- Duration: 1 - 4 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based at schools in St Mary
- Volunteers aged 18+ and families
Volunteer in local schools, helping to teach or practice new sports with students aged between 5-12. Assist local teachers or take charge, and even introduce your own favorite sports from home.
Conserves the environment
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $525
- Duration: 1 - 4 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based at a farm in St Mary
- Volunteers aged 18+ and families
Volunteer at a goat ranch or help local youth get involved in agriculture and develop an interest in farming, beekeeping, soap making, paper making and other skills which may help generate future income opportunities.
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $525
- Duration: 1 - 4 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based at schools in St Mary
- Volunteers aged 18+ and families
Assist local elementary school teachers in busy classrooms of up to 30 students. Help to give students learning support and be on hand for assistance wherever it’s needed.
Protects animals
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $525
- Duration: 1 - 4 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based at veterinary clinics in St Mary
- Volunteers aged 18+
IVHQ’s only specialized veterinary project, where you’ll be partnered with a local vet to help to treat animals in a hands-on way.
Free-time experiences & tours in Jamaica
Take your volunteer experience to the next level with IVHQ's affordable activity and tour add-ons in Jamaica! Explore your options below and learn how to book them once you've been accepted onto the IVHQ Jamaica program.
Spend an afternoon cliff jumping and swimming in a natural series of waterfalls and swimming holes.
Tour to the historical caves of Green Grotto, once home to the first inhabitants of the island.
Learn to prepare Jamaican dishes from a local expert in this 2.5 hour cooking class.
Spend an afternoon cliff jumping and swimming in a natural series of waterfalls and swimming holes.
Tour to the historical caves of Green Grotto, once home to the first inhabitants of the island.
Learn to prepare Jamaican dishes from a local expert in this 2.5 hour cooking class.
