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Volunteer Programs in Grenada

The tiny island nation of Grenada may be found in the Lesser Antilles, but it certainly bats above its weight in terms of its unique Afro-Caribbean French culture and natural ecosystems. It’s one of the finest places for volunteering in marine conservation, so if you know your leatherback from your hawksbill, you’ll have a turtle-y awesome time helping to protect these critically endangered creatures. What’s more, you’ll quickly find yourself head over heels for the relaxed lifestyle of Grenada; you’ll be able to spend your afternoons whining to the local fusion of reggae and calypso beats, snorkeling through coral reef, or imbibing the famous Caribbean tipple, rum.

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It feels like we’re embraced by the local community.

February 18, 2025by: Yingnan WuProgram: GoEco - Top Rated & Award Winning Volunteer Programs Abroad
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The local connections the volunteer house provides for us is amazing. I can basically go to buy clothes, having surfing class, and getting a massage with discount from those connections. It feels like we’re embraced by the local community, and it feels absolutely wonderful!

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With its reputation for being one of the most untouched parts of the Caribbean, Grenada is a stunning nation made up of seven small, volcanic islands. With no physical addresses and buses that stop service in the evening, volunteers will soon learn to appreciate the simple life and realize that liming (the national pastime of sitting with a cold drink to watch the world go by) is the best way to live in Grenada.

Volunteer opportunities in Grenada are most commonly found in Hillsborough, on the northeast island of Carriacou. Translated as “Isle of Reefs”, Carriacou is a stunning base for any keen conservationist. Thanks to the accessibility of the uninhabited islands just off its shores, snorkeling enthusiasts can go wild over the wealth of coral reefs teeming with marine life. While volunteering in Hillsborough, you’ll truly find paradise, or at least the picturesque and unexplored Paradise Beach, where it’s more likely you’ll stumble across starfish chillin’ in the shallows. But it’s not only nature that will entice a fins up from you; Carriacou has a lively Big Drum Afro-Caribbean music scene, where chanting, singing, and drumming is performed at village festivals to celebrate the islanders’ West African ancestry.

Although opportunities to volunteer in Grenada are limited, the compactness of the country makes it perfect for exploring. Only 20 miles by boat from the main island of Grenada, volunteers living on Carriacou can make the most of the historic capital St. George too. Visit the dominating 300-year-old fort (a legacy of the French conquest) and explore the colorful street paintings commemorating rebellions and revolutions. If you want to imagine yourself the next Kirani James, take part in a Sunday scamper through the island with the Hash House Harriers.

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