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IVHQ Business and Community Development Project in Jamaica

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Program Overview

Volunteers on the Business and Community Development program in St Mary support small businesses, charities and community enterprises aiming to grow and strengthen local impact. Tasks may include business planning, bookkeeping, budgeting, marketing, social media support, website updates, graphic design or basic IT help, depending on your skills and each organisation’s needs. Volunteers may also he...

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Program Highlights

Projects start every first and third Monday of the month.
Includes airport pick up, orientation, dormitory-style volunteer house accommodation, meals and 24/7 in-country support.
Volunteer up to 5 hours per day working with start-ups, charities or NGOs in St Mary tasks may include business planning, bookkeeping, website design, social media, and financial planning.
Work may involve mentoring local entrepreneurs, helping organisations apply for grants, improving operational systems, and developing marketing or online presence.
Opportunity to use your professional/business skills to support small businesses and community initiatives, gain real-world development and NGO experience, and build networks with local stakeholders.

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Wifi Costs
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Certificate of Completion

Program Details

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Locations

  • Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Types & Subjects

  • Causes
  • Business
  • Community Development
  • Small Business Development

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Guest House

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

All Ages

Duration

  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks

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This IVHQ Business & Community Development project matches volunteers with start-ups, charities and NGOs in St Mary to support business planning, bookkeeping, website design and social media.

* Located in St Mary parish, northeast Jamaica.
* Works with local enterprises to scale up operations.
* Volunteers require business, IT or social media skills.

Recognitions & Awards

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Top Rated Provider Volunteer Abroad 2025
2025 Finalist - Innovative Volunteer Abroad Program
Notable Mention - GoAbroad Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Providers 2024
Top Rated Provider 2023 - Volunteer Abroad
Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Organization 2022
Zero Carbon
Notable Mention 2021 - Volunteer Abroad
Innovative New Program – Volunteer Abroad 2021 Finalist
Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Organizations of 2020
Innovative New Program Volunteer Abroad 2020 Finalist
Top Eco-Traveling Enthusiast of 2017 - Sustainable Voluntourism
Certified B Corporation
GoAbroad Top Volunteer Abroad Organization 2018
Innovative Student Video 2020 Finalist
2019 Notable Mentions

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