Meaningful Jamaica Volunteer Opportunities
Highlights
- Participate in community-based leaning projects and gain new skills
- Have an incredible time in Jamaica and discover its colorful culture
- Promote welfare and contribute your skills for the benefit of the people
- Choose a project that fulfills your volunteer goals and passion
Overview
Jamaica is Amizade’s hallmark example of our Fair Trade Learning model. In the last 19 years, over 1,000 participants have served and learned with our partner organization, the Petersfield Galloway Benevolent Society (PGBS), in the sugar producing parish of Westmoreland. Through this long-standing partnership, programs focus on cultural immersion, social action, and community-based learning.
Amizade participants are uniquely embedded into Jamaican culture through homestays and a wide variety of community engagement activities. In addition community development and issues surrounding globalization, Amizade’s programs can focus on other themes, like education system structures, grassroots economic development, race and gender, community leadership and youth civic engagement. participants will arrive to/depart from Montego Bay and spend the program in one of two neighboring communities: Petersfield or Galloway. They will meet with local community and professional leaders; serve on projects developed by and implemented with PGBS members; and explore the country and culture through field trips, local presenters and community events.
The main themes associated with our programs in Jamaica:
• Construction & Maintenance
• Cultural Heritage & Traditions
• Slavery & Colonialism
• Sports & Wellness
• Youth Development