Location
  • Jamaica
    • Mandeville
Length
1 to 52 weeks
Health & Safety

Program Details

Language
English
Age Min.
16
Timeframe
Short Term Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Host Family

Pricing

Starting Price
3260
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Meals Transportation Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Travel Insurance Visa
Feb 04, 2025
Dec 22, 2022
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About Program

Our program will make you step out of your comfort zone and engage with your new friends from around the world. You will develop a better understanding of global issues while making a meaningful contribution to the community that hosts you.

In Jamaica, you’ll work with us to achieve long-term goals on a volunteer program that addresses specific needs. You can help children improve their reading comprehension at schools or take part in sports coaching to inspire a generation. For a more professional angle, particularly if you want to get some work experience, you could join our medical or psychology internships.

Get ready to dance to reggae rhythms and enjoy the warm Caribbean sunlight. Relax on beautiful white beaches and explore Jamaica’s lush, green scenery on hikes. Follow the link below for more!

This program is currently not being promoted on Go Overseas by its provider. Check with Projects Abroad for the most up-to-date information regarding the status of this program.

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Impact 🌎


We are committed to sustainable practices that benefit local communities and the environment.

Our initiatives:

► Climate-positive projects
► Low-impact travel model
► Increased biodiversity

Partnering with Ecologi

We have partnered with Ecologi to offset more carbon emissions than we generate.

Planting trees for a greener future

We plant a tree for every volunteer who joins our projects.

Long-term impact

Our projects are designed to create long-term, positive change for communities and the environment.


Join Projects Abroad, a force for good connecting volunteers with communities. Build green futures, fight inequality, and empower locals on impactful adventures.

Visit our website to learn more about our impact worldwide.

Program Highlights

  • Choose a project you are passionate about that fits your interests
  • Support global sustainable efforts that contribute towards the long-term objectives of each program.
  • Get 24/7 support from the local staff and head office team
  • Live and work in the local community
  • Explore a new country and culture while you're meaningful contribution to the community

Popular Programs

volunteer playing volleyball with children in Jamaica

Support disadvantaged children and focus on improving early childhood development and literacy.

children playing basketball in Jamaica

Coach sports in disadvantaged schools and help children develop their fitness and sporting ability.

volunteer teaching in a classroom in Jamaica

Gain practical teaching experience and help raise literacy levels in local schools and through community programs.

Medical internship in Jamaica

Get medical work experience by shadowing local doctors and participating in community outreach work.

Program Reviews

4.76 Rating
based on 17 reviews
  • 5 rating 76.47%
  • 4 rating 23.53%
  • 3 rating 0%
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  • Impact 4.7
  • Support 4.95
  • Fun 4.65
  • Value 4.4
  • Safety 4.8
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Sydney
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Volunteering in the Medical Program-Mandeville, Jamaica

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What would you improve about this program?
I was in Mandeville at a time where the big group of volunteers at the time were all at the end of their volunteer term. Right before I got there, there was close to ten volunteers in the city. On Monday when I started my project, there was three other volunteers left. By the time my term was over, there was only one volunteer left. Many left for the holidays and I arrived and stayed through the holidays. About four other volunteers left due to family conflicts back home so they left their programs early. This impacted my social aspect of the trip. I did travel one of my three weekends and it was fun. But I think I definitely missed the big group social feeling on my trip.

Hands on work in the clinic is limited but also depends on the placement. As the medical staff sees confidence and responsibility in you, the more hands on activities you will be able to participate in. Being proactive and asking questions will definitely help them open up to you more. Talking to your trip advisor before departure can also help make sure that you are receiving the proper amount of direct patient care experience that you are prepared for. Different placements have different amounts of work that can be done by volunteers. I also was there during the Christmas holiday season, so the Jamaican people came less and less each day to the clinic as they were getting more and more excited for the holidays. This also impacted the amount of activities that I was able to participate in. Overall, the experience was positive and most definitely worthwhile!
114 people found this review helpful.
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Carolyn
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My volunteer trip to Jamaica with Projects Abroad

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What would you improve about this program?
The program could have been improved by providing volunteers with weekend activities in the town if they did not want to go away on a weekend excursion but also did not want to be left with nothing to do all weekend.
80 people found this review helpful.
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Alexi
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Incredible time volunteering in Jamaica with Projects Abroad--Medical Clinic

The summer after graduating from college, I volunteered for three weeks with Projects Abroad--Medical Project in Jamaica. I thoroughly enjoyed my time working in the medical clinic, where I was able to observe nurses, midwives, doctors, and even a nutritionist work with the local people. "Hands-on" work is generally limited and depends on the location of placement, but I was able to have more direct patient contact experience the last week/week and a half I was there, due to becoming more familiar with the system and the medical staff being confident in my abilities. I really enjoyed observing the various doctor-patient interactions and going on house-call visits with the midwife.

I feel like this was definitely a worth-while experience, but those planning to eventually pursue a career in medicine and are hoping to gain a substantial amount of "hands-on work" should really talk through with their trip advisors and make sure they are being placed in a setting that best fits their requirements.

What would you improve about this program?
Volunteers need to be made well aware of the extent of their capabilities at their medical placement, and hopefully that way not as many people will be "shocked" when they get there and realize their limitations. I was very happy with my placement, for the record.
76 people found this review helpful.
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Vanessa
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Spring Break 2015- Jamaica

I applied to Projects Abroad as recommendations from friends who volunteered with the same program. I had an incredible experience in Jamaica! The people were so nice, the culture and food was amazing, I had a terrific host mother, and the volunteers and project were great! I was put on a building site at a primary school in rural Mandeville. We were on the site for a couple of days just doing the foundation of a bathroom for the school children. We mostly mixed cement and poured it into the holes for the bathrooms. On one of our work days, we redid a house (which was one room with no running water) for a man and his daughter. We redid his roof, painted his walls, and replaced the floor. The most rewarding part of this day was when all the volunteers bought the man a new mattress for his bed. The work was challenging because it was all hard labor and there weren't any tools or equipment we could use. We mixed the cement ourselves. However, it was a lot of fun and I would definitely do it again! I had the best spring break I'd ever had!

What would you improve about this program?
The program was a little too pricy. Fortunately, I got my school to help me fund this trip, but for anyone who doesn't have the necessary funds, they might find it quite difficult to be able to do something like this. I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to volunteer abroad.
80 people found this review helpful.
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Jesse
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

JAMAICA!

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71 people found this review helpful.
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Zerin
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Jamaica.

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74 people found this review helpful.
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ChangeTheWorld
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The wonderful experience of experiencing Jamaica with Projects Abroad!

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75 people found this review helpful.
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hannah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Projects Abroad Experience in Jamaica

This program was an incredible experience! It was a great opportunity to meet other volunteers from around the world, and I really felt like I got the chance to experience the Jamaican culture, and make friends with the Jamaicans we were working and living with. During the week we worked on different building sites, and I really felt like we were making a difference in the lives of the people we worked with. On weekends we were free to travel and explore Jamaica, which was an incredible experience that I was so fortunate to have. This was an incredible trip and I encourage you to find out more about Projects Abroad.

75 people found this review helpful.

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