Volunteer in Jamaica

Anyone looking to volunteer in Jamaica will experience a laid-back and welcoming atmosphere in a country full of sandy beaches and Caribbean heritage. Projects Abroad Pro’s specialist voluntary projects are available for anyone interested in volunteering in the developing world, including professionals on a career break, recent graduates or retired seniors.

Jamaica is well known for its tourist attractions such as picturesque coastline, spicy food and a vibrant music scene, but even with a growing number of people visiting the island each year, much of its culture and diversity gets glossed over. As is often the case in developing countries, while some areas have a wide range of amenities, there are still many places in need of real help. Skilled volunteers looking for jobs abroad will find plenty of opportunities to put their experience and training into practice by working on our projects in some of the poorest areas of the island. Away from the usual tourist spots you will find an incredible mix of people descended from an eclectic cultural heritage and you will get the chance to learn all about this world by living with a traditional Jamaican host family. Those interested in travel can visit hot springs and waterfalls as well as idyllic beaches and spectacular music festivals, making voluntary work in Jamaica an exciting proposition.

Volunteer skills required in Jamaica

Projects Abroad Pro are looking for confident, friendly and well-organised people who have an open-minded approach to working in a developing country. We offer numerous opportunities for qualified individuals interested in taking part in skilled voluntary work in Jamaica. Each project has specific requirements regarding qualifications, but any related experience you may have will also be taken into consideration when you apply.

Projects Abroad Pro run specialist voluntary placements in Jamaica, based in and around the university town of Mandeville, around 100km west of Kingston. Volunteers work on a wide range of specialist projects including adult education, social work in local communities and civil engineering with local community schemes. Each of these projects can be viewed in more detail, along with an in-depth description of the specific qualifications required, by following the links at the top of the page.

Even if you feel you do not possess the required skills or qualifications for these specialist roles, you can still help on the same projects. Please visit our website for more information about volunteering in Jamaica.

Jamaica at a glance

• Full name: Jamaica
• Population: 2.7 million
• Capital: Kingston
• Area: 10,991 sq km (4,243 sq miles)
• Major language: English
• Major religion: Christianity
• Life expectancy: 70 years (men), 75 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 Jamaican dollar = 100 cents
• Main exports: Bauxite, alumina, garments, sugar, bananas, rum
• GNI per capita: US $3,710
• Internet domain: .jm