Volunteer Abroad in Belize
Are you ready for the life-changing experience of volunteering abroad? Join us for immersive volunteer projects in Belize that range from 1-26 weeks. See the world and yourself from a new perspective.
ProWorld works with you to match your skills, interests, and timeline with a meaningful volunteer project to aid the local Belize community. Our Program Advisors work to find you the perfect project for you, and the on-site ProWorld team guides you through project planning, execution and conclusion.
The following are examples of volunteer projects. Projects are dynamic and change throughout the course of the year, as well as the volunteer needs at each project. Final project placement for volunteers (especially during the peak season months of May-August) will be determined by site teams based on community need, while also taking into account your skills and interests.
Projects
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Volunteer AbroadEnvironment
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The Best Part of Farming – FOOD!
Description and Impact
Eating fresh, organic, local food is both healthy and beneficial for the community and environment. Consumption of local food ensures that...
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It’s hard to beat soaking up Belize’s natural beauty while you help sustain it, but if you join us at this ProWorld project, you’ll do both. Come get...
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Work on a Rural Organic Chocolate Farm Manufacturing Facility
Description and Impact
Due to globalization, cocoa production is becoming increasingly outsourced throughout the world. In Belize particularly, a handful of farms and...
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Monitor & Maintain Habitats and Protected Lands
Description and Impact
Nearly half of Belize’s land is protected, but to preserve and sustain it, we need to study it, and ensure that the habitats remain viable...
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Help Keep Nature’s Pharmacy Intact
Description and Impact
Many Belizeans and foreigners look to the traditional Medicine Man for his advice on curing illnesses and maintaining health. He is able to help...
Volunteer AbroadEducation
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Be the Teacher You Always Wish You Had - Assist a Primary School Classroom in Punta Gorda
Description and Impact
Crowded classrooms and slim resources make it easy for some kids to fall through the cracks. Our teacher’s assistant program in...
Volunteer AbroadWorking with Children
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Description and Impact
This organization works within the community to provide rehabilitation and education for persons with disabilities. Currently the organization...
Volunteer AbroadWomen's Empowerment
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Stop the Cycle of Violence and Abuse
This ProWorld program provides emergency shelter for women and children who are escaping domestic violence. Guests receive medical attention, food, clothing,...
Volunteer AbroadHealth
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Description and Impact
The availability of high quality medical care is vital to any community’s needs. Developing countries such as Belize often...
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Description and Impact
The small community in San Ignacio has a growing need for elderly home facilities and those willing to help look after the residents. In a...
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Description and Impact
If you are interested in a career in special education or physical therapy, this could be the...
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Experience Community-Guided Healthcare
Meet local health care professionals. Experience clinics and see how a holistic healthcare system works in the rural areas of a developing country. ProWorld’s...
Volunteer AbroadConstruction
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Get a Tan and Make a Difference
Come to Belize for two weeks of hands-on development work, full cultural immersion and a life-changing experience. We’ll introduce you to the locals of Cristo Rey,...
Intern AbroadEnvironmental Management
Intern AbroadCommunity Development
Intern AbroadHealth
Intern AbroadJournalism
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Volunteer AbroadCommunity Development
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Multigenerational homes are society’s anchor in Belize, but when they crumble, the elderly suffer as much as the children. ProWorld’s senior center in...
