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Belize Volunteer Program | Most Affordable & Trusted

Name: Belize Volunteer Program | Most Affordable & Trusted
Brand: International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ
SKU: 218295
Rating: 4.94 (17 reviews)

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Location

Belize

Length

1 to 8 weeks

Project Types

Conservation Marine Conservation

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Program Details

Language

English

Timeframe

Short Term Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round

Housing

Guesthouse

Travel Type

Solo

Pricing

Starting Price

1050

Price Details

Fully hosted experience from only $1050 for 1 week - this includes accommodation, meals, airport pick-up, orientation and 24/7 in-country support.

What's Included

Accommodation Some Activities Airport Transfers Meals Wifi

What's Not Included

Airfare Travel Insurance Visa

Last Updated: May 01, 2024

Last Reviewed: Dec 29, 2022

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About Program

Trusted by 136,000+ volunteers, IVHQ offers the world's #1 rated volunteer programs in Belize.

For the past 6 years, we've won the "Top Volunteer Abroad Provider Award" from GoOverseas, so you can trust that you're in the safest hands with IVHQ.

Your fully-hosted experience includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 in-country support. You’ll be based on a stunning private island off the coast of mainland Belize and enjoy one-of-a-kind accommodation with five-star meals made by local chefs.

This program is well suited to those who thrive in coastal environments and love being in the water. You’ll participate in daily dive sessions as part of your conservation efforts, and can get PADI Dive Certified at a reduced rate as an IVHQ volunteer.

With IVHQ’s superior pre-departure support services, you’ll gain exclusive access to your own Volunteer Travel Specialist, comprehensive preparation tools and volunteer training before you leave home.

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Program Highlights

Programs are available year-round in Belize at an affordable price of US$1050 for 1 week
The IVHQ Belize program begins every Monday and volunteers can choose to volunteer for periods ranging from 1 week to 8 weeks
The Belize volunteer program is based on a small private island, 16 miles off the coast of Placencia in Southern Belize
15+ years experience & only B Corp certified volunteer travel organization.
Get free changes up to 14 days before you start with our flexible booking policy.

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4.94 Rating

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Rating Spread Volunteer

5 rating 94.12%
4 rating 5.88%
3 rating 0%
2 rating 0%
1 rating 0%

Impact 4.55
Support 4.95
Fun 4.95
Value 4.55
Safety 4.85

Good for Solo Travelers, Students, Adventure travelers

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My trip to Belize was nothing short of amazing. The amount of coral that I saw, the amount of fun dives that I got to go on and the amazing people that I met truly made my experience one of a kind.

Traveling to Belize not only allowed me to become PADI Open Water Certified but it gave me the types of experience that will allow me many opportunities in my field of environmental science! I was able to learn a lot about the biodiversity of the ocean as well as gain hands on experience of spearing lion fish as well as learning why they are such an invasive species. I went on my trip to further my education but seeing how impactful I was being by learning and removing the lionfish, I can say that I had a rewarding experience but that would minimize it.

My trip was truly an amazing time and I would hope that many other people will be able to get to have an opportunity similar to mine!

What would you improve about this program?

I think that there were a lot of technical errors. There was issues with having all of the dive instructors present, we never stuck to the itinerary, and we hardly ever went over our lectures. I think that this was not as organized as I had thought or had planned it to be which lead to some disappointment.

Response from International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ

Hi Nia, Thanks for sharing your experience volunteering with us in Belize! It's awesome to hear you were volunteering alongside such a welcoming a diverse group of volunteers. It sounds like you learned a lot and made a valuable contribution to the program. We hope to have you join us for another program soon! ^Clover - IVHQ Belize Program Manager

By IVHQ on April 26, 2018

Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you choose this program?

I wanted to go somewhere I hadn’t been, learn information about the Caribbean Barrier Reef and contribute to the eradication of invasive species with kindred spirits. I chose a challenging situation where I had to relearn how to dive, learn the name of fish and coral and learn how to use a Hawaiian sling.

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

I organized my travel and arrival at the designated meeting place. I also had to have a police report done. The rest was either taken care of or I had detailed pages of information to walk me through a successful volunteer experience.

List of suggested items to take was invaluable, even for a seasoned traveler. Suggested methods of transportation and cost were provided, information about where to stay, local foods, money, language and the challenges we would be volunteering to correct or improved were all spelled out. Several people contacted me through email, each within their area of responsibility, to ensure all my potential questions were answered.

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

You are a small part of an enormous picture. Go forth on the volunteer experience of YOUR choice, with a willing, helpful, giving attitude and enjoy every step of the journey, without judgement of what the local culture eats or how they dress. Don’t go with expectations, let things unfold and stay present in the moment at hand. If you choose to be open minded and willing to learn, then your life and those of all you touch will be joyful.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

Rise by 6:30 am, dress, coffee, instruction, 7 am dive, break down dive equipment. Eat breakfast.

Free time, instruction , set up dive equipment, 11:00 am dive, breakdown tanks to be refilled, evaluate Lionfishers, stomach contents, prepare fish fillets. Eat lunch, rest.

Instruction, set up dive equipment, 3:00 pm dive, break down, wash equipment, shower, free time, 6:00 pm dinner. Lecture for next day given. Free for evening.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

I hadn’t gone diving in 6 years and my paperwork touted I was an advanced diver. I was really a novice. Equipment had changed, I literally did not know how to attach the tank and the bcd. I was helped, reinstructed and guided until I felt comfortable. I thank the staff and will always feel indebted to them for their kindness and patience.

Anything you'd like to tell to other potential volunteers?

Be a citizen of the world, be adventurous in your food choices, it may be your chance to taste something you love! It is wonderful to befriend everyone: the street vendor or the guide, the other volunteers or the kitchen staff, everyone will contribute to your knowledge. Make sure to harm nothing, honor everything as you create joy wherever you go and return home grateful to have been in the position to give.

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