Volunteer Abroad in Caribbean Region

Service-Learning Projects in Jamaican Blue Mountains

www.globalvolunteers.org/jamaica

Contribute to village development projects in the fabled Blue Mountains of Jamaica. This is a great student group opportunity. Most of the work is in light labor. The projects might include helping install an improved water system, expanding a community center building, improving school classrooms or building walking bridges. If you are handy with basic tools or are willing to paint, you can be a ...

Global Builders Trip to Haiti

www.fullercenter.org/global-builders/haiti

Volunteers will go on 1-2 week trips to help build highly earthquake and hurricane resistant homes in sustainable communities for families living in tents since the earthquake. Volunteers work with the Fuller Center for Housing to lay block, clear rubble, apply stucco, cut rebar, mix concrete, or other tasks. No skills required - volunteers are instructed in tasks within their skill level. Every j...

Dominican Republic: Summer Art Trip & Cultural Consciousness

www.carpediemeducation.org

Global Arts Education challenges every student to gain global awareness with a focus on art. Students will create positive change in the world by putting their artistic skills and creativity to work confronting issues of health, sustainability of artisans, peace studies and activism and environmental conservation. Global Arts Education empowers students to contribute to communities through art-rel...

Practice English Conversation Skills with a Host Family in the Country of Your Choice!

www.chinet.org/ecva

Participate in CHI's English Conversation Volunteers Abroad (ECVA) program! CHI will set you up with a host family in the country of your choice. You will live with your family and practice basic English conversation skills for up to 15 hours a week. The program can run from one to three months. Some knowledge of the language is recommended, but not required. Teaching experience is not required. Y...

A Better Haiti, Volunteering with Help Us, Save Us

www.helpussaveus.org/projects.html

Have you always wanted to volunteer in Haiti but weren't sure where to start? Are you interested in working with kids in a beautiful and safe location? Haiti is a country that has been devastated and is in great need of physical, spiritual, and emotional support. Help Us Save Us (HUSU) has been working in Saint Raphael since 2008 and conducts summer camps to provide orphans from throughout a...

Global PeaceMakers Dominican Republic, Summer 2012

www.serviceforpeace.org

In this Global PeaceMakers program, volunteers will collaborate with local community members to build a Model Classroom in La Represa. Service For Peace has been working in the partner Community of Peace of La Represa since 2006. The community has grown so much over the last few years that they are in desperate need of a new schoolroom - and we will work with them to build it! Volunteers will live...

Deaf Education in Jamaica

www.worldendeavors.com/programs/volunteer/volunteer-in-jamaica

Volunteer in Jamaica, the largest English-speaking island in the Caribbean and experience the culture of this tropical island firsthand in a meaningful way. In partnership with Global Deaf Connection, World Endeavors is seeking experienced deaf educators who are fluent in sign language, as well as volunteers without signing abilities. Volunteers work directly with Deaf schools and programs to impr...

Service Work in the Dominican Republic

www.leapnow.org/internships/

Community service projects in the Dominican Republic which include: library/community center, youth camps, arts & crafts, health, sports, environment & literacy. Basic knowledge of Spanish is recommended. The location is beautiful with miles of endless beaches, mountains, great restaurants, waterfalls, springs, caves, trails, humpback whales and national parks. Volunteers pay for their own food a...

Global Action and Awareness

www.igobeyondtravel.com

Beyond Travel's Global Action and Awareness volunteers work directly with BT Partners and community based organizations on ongoing efforts to protect the environment, maintain food security, improve access to medicine, and promote education and economic opportunity for women and youth. The massive earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12, 2010 caused much devastation and further heightened the v...

Combine Volunteering With Exciting Adventures: From USD550

www.jamaicavolunteervacations.com/jamaica-volunteer-adventure-getaway

Jamaica Volunteer Vacation Packages offers travellers the opportunity to volunteer and make a difference while having the option to learn about the culture and attractions of Jamaica. If you are you looking for a different kind of travel and need a life changing experience, Jamaica is the place for you. Because of its white sandy beaches, sunny weather and spicy foods, many travellers think ...

ISA-ELAP in Santiago, Dominican Republic

www.isaelap.com/locations/santiago

Current placements in Santiago: Technical School Teach beginner level English classes for a variety of age groups. Prepare educational materials for the subjects that the students will cover. Volunteers assist with the class or can choose to teach the class on their own. This is a wonderful placement for those looking for the opportunity to manage their own classroom. Children's Dining Hall...