Join
International Volunteer HQ, the world’s leading volunteer travel organization, and support the
Child and Youth Development Volunteer Program in Jamaica.
On this program, you will make a difference in a country that stigmatizes mental health and faces many challenges associated with poverty. Volunteers with suitable training and experience can help students deal with mental health issues and promote long-term wellness practices while encouraging emotional wellbeing and helping breakdown stereotypes.
You’ll stay in a dormitory-style volunteer house.
The program has
start dates on the first and third Monday of each month throughout the year.
This program ranges from 1-4 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. Detailed pricing information for your duration is available
on our website.
Your Impact
As a Child and Youth Development volunteer in Jamaica, you’ll engage students in conversations about wellbeing, encouraging them to talk about feelings in a way that helps them to understand their own emotions. While you help break down the stigma surrounding mental health you will develop your practical skills in group management, facilitation and also your reflective skills about your own role and personal development.
While volunteer work on this project will vary with the needs of the community, you can expect to be:
- Creating and delivering workshops
- Offering one-on-one support to students
- Helping with mental health issues
- Promoting long-term wellness practices
- Supporting young people with learning needs
- Facilitating health workshops
- Managing behavior and conflict situations
- Supporting young people to express emotions
Program Highlights
IVHQ’s Jamaica programs are available year-round, starting on the first and third Monday of each month.
IVHQ provides the most affordable and
top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on
our website.
You’ll be joining a global network of 123,000+ volunteers backed by the world’s leading team of volunteer travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.
Support impact-driven volunteer projects run by locals within your host community.
Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.
Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.
How to Apply
- Select your start date & duration: All IVHQ volunteer programs are available year-round and you can choose to volunteer for durations on this program ranging from 1 to 4 weeks.
- Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Registration Fee.
- Pay your Program Fee: This is only due 30 days before your program starts.
Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 14 days before you start.
