The Caribbean is more than just beaches and palm trees. Some of the poorest countries in the world reside here. Volunteerng in the Caribbean is a good choice for Americans and Europeans wanting to experience this island chain while working to better the lives of its inhabitants.
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Visit the following organizations offering volunteering opportunities in the Caribbean:
i-to-i International Projects - Provides a variety of volunteer work experiences including teaching English as a foreign language, community development, conservation, construction, and free TEFL training.
Amigos de las Americas - Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS) creates opportunities for young people to excel in leadership roles promoting public health, education and community development.
American Jewish World Service - AJWS is an independent not-for-profit organization founded in 1985 to help alleviate poverty, hunger and disease among the people of the world regardless of race, religion or nationality. Offers volunteer abroad opportunities to Haiti.
Orphanage Outreach – Headquartered in Glendale, Arizona, Orphanage Outreach works to involve individuals and organization to make a difference by providing opportunities for orphaned and abandoned children.
Greenforce Conservation Expeditions - Specializes in marine and terrestrial scientific conservation expeditions for gap year students, university students and those wanting to undertake international voluntary work in Borneo, Bahamas, Fiji and Zambia.
Earthwatch Institute - An international non-profit organization supporting scientific field research and offering members of the public the opportunity to work with distinguished field scientists.
Healing Hands for Haiti Foundation - A non-profit organization dedicated to bringing rehabilitation medicine to Haiti.
Habitat for Humanity - A nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization building simple, decent, affordable housing in partnership with people in need. Active in the U.S. and over sixty other nations.
Catholic Medical Mission Board - Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) is the a U.S.-based Catholic-charity focusing exclusively on global healthcare, particularly the well-being of women and children.
Visions Adventure – Offering summer volunteer abroad opportunities in the Dominican Republic for youth.
