Volunteer in the British Virgin Islands

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GoBeyond Student Travel

GoBeyond - Global Community Service Adventures for Teens

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A Guide to Volunteering Abroad in the British Virgin Islands

Hurricane Irma and Maria Response Efforts

As if getting hit hard by one hurricane isn’t bad enough, a second giant storm tore through the British Virgin Islands in quick succession in September of 2017. These batterings took a toll on all of the islands, but especially Tortola, the largest of the British Virgin Islands. Some people lost their lives, and all 30,000+ residents of the tiny British Caribbean territory lost access to power and electricity.

The scale of the devastation is enormous, and international relief teams have already begun descending on the island to begin recovery efforts. Efforts have been hindered due to the poor remaining infrastructure, making “island time” feel more stressful than ever. Volunteers like you are needed to support clean-up of disaster areas, which will undoubtedly remain a months-long process.

To maximize your impact, donate money to organizations already making an impact. While financing your trip to the islands so YOU can help can seem like a good idea in theory, in the immediate aftermath of disaster, sometimes money alone can bring about even more positive change. Consider your motivations and resources before choosing one way or the other.

Keep reading:

How to Support Disaster Prevention & Recovery

Disaster Volunteers: 9 Crucial Items You Need to Bring With You

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A summer to remember!

September 12, 2019by: Josie Gould - United StatesProgram: GoBeyond - Global Community Service Adventures for Teens

8

Go Beyond helped me to have the two best summers of my life. I have created life long friends all over the country. I plan on going back to Go Beyond BVI next year. I also think that the BVI GB is extra special because of how we travel with Action Quest. We get to meet so many more kids that seem to all have similarities. Go Beyond has allowed me to meet people that I would have never come in contact with in my life, if I had not come. I have crated so many friends that I know I will have for the rest of my life. The service opportunities we had, ranged from building swing sets to catching turtles on Anagada. Each day was a new adventure that gave me insight to the lifestyle of the Islands. The trip helped me to see that I love the boat life, too. The British Virgin Islands mean so much to me, after going to Go Beyond these past two years.

The staff made the projects fun

January 27, 2019by: Katie P.Program: GoBeyond - Global Community Service Adventures for Teens

10

On every project I could see the impact that we had on the community around us. The staff made the projects fun and always explained what we were doing with very good instructions.I learned so much on this trip. From sailing to projects, I left the BVI with so much more knowledge compared to when I got there. The environment that we were in allowed me to meet so many new friends.

A summer to remember!

September 12, 2019by: Josie Gould - United StatesProgram: GoBeyond - Global Community Service Adventures for Teens

8

Go Beyond helped me to have the two best summers of my life. I have created life long friends all over the country. I plan on going back to Go Beyond BVI next year. I also think that the BVI GB is extra special because of how we travel with Action Quest. We get to meet so many more kids that seem to all have similarities. Go Beyond has allowed me to meet people that I would have never come in contact with in my life, if I had not come. I have crated so many friends that I know I will have for the rest of my life. The service opportunities we had, ranged from building swing sets to catching turtles on Anagada. Each day was a new adventure that gave me insight to the lifestyle of the Islands. The trip helped me to see that I love the boat life, too. The British Virgin Islands mean so much to me, after going to Go Beyond these past two years.

The staff made the projects fun

January 27, 2019by: Katie P.Program: GoBeyond - Global Community Service Adventures for Teens

10

On every project I could see the impact that we had on the community around us. The staff made the projects fun and always explained what we were doing with very good instructions.I learned so much on this trip. From sailing to projects, I left the BVI with so much more knowledge compared to when I got there. The environment that we were in allowed me to meet so many new friends.