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IVHQ Sustainable Agriculture & Community Development Jamaica

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Volunteers on the Sustainable Agriculture program in St Mary support local farming initiatives focused on community wellbeing, environmental care, and youth empowerment. You may work on a community farm or goat ranch, helping with feeding animals, cleaning pens, milking goats, tending grazing areas, and general animal care. Volunteers also assist with garden maintenance, planting seedlings, compos...

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Program Highlights

Programs start every first and third Monday of the month.

Includes airport pick up, orientation, dormitory-style volunteer house accommodation in St Mary, meals and 24/7 in-country support.

Work may also involve teaching youth farming and agricultural skills, helping run beekeeping or craft-making programs, supporting employment opportunities and encouraging sustainable livelihoods.

Opportunity to support sustainable farming, help generate income and skill-building opportunities for local communities, gain practical agriculture experience and immerse yourself in Jamaican culture.

Volunteer up to 4 hours per day supporting sustainable agriculture and community development.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Jamaica
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
Cost Per Week$300-600
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Agriculture
  • Community Development
  • Education
  • Environment
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

2025 Finalist - Innovative Volunteer Abroad ProgramNotable Mention - GoAbroad Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Providers 2024Top Rated Provider 2023 - Volunteer AbroadTop Rated Volunteer Abroad Organization 2022Zero CarbonNotable Mention 2021 - Volunteer Abroad

Program Details

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Locations

  • Jamaica

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Agriculture
  • Community Development
  • Education

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

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

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group

Cost per week

$300-600

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Volunteers on the Sustainable Agriculture program in St Mary support local farming initiatives focused on community wellbeing, environmental care, and youth empowerment. You may work on a community farm or goat ranch, helping with feeding animals, cleaning pens, milking goats, tending grazing areas, and general animal care. Volunteers also assist with garden maintenance, planting seedlings, composting, harvesting crops, and preparing produce for community use or small-scale sale. Some placements include small enterprise activities such as beekeeping, soap making or paper making using sustainable methods. These projects help community members develop practical skills that can generate income and support long-term self-sufficiency. By contributing your time and energy, you support responsib...

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