Volunteer in Belize with Projects Abroad to support local communities in need. You’ll contribute to ongoing efforts and long-term goals. This is a chance to experience life in this beautiful Caribbean country while actively making a difference.
We offer different volunteer opportunities in Belize. You could teach children to read at a local school, or care for animals at an understaffed shelter. You can also help protect the Belize Barrier Reef, or improve access to healthcare in rural and under-resourced communities.
Most of our projects are based in San Pedro, but conservation projects are in Placencia. Wherever you work, our local staff will be available on-hand 24/7 to help you with anything you need.
Belize is a beautiful country with diverse cultures. There are spectacular beaches, marine parks, and the second largest barrier reef in the world. This is definitely a destination for beach lovers. Belize also has a rich Mayan history. There are fascinating museums and archaeological sites. Take a step out of your comfort zone and volunteer in this extraordinary tropical setting!
Projects available in Belize
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Marine Conservation Work in Belize
From $3845
Get a PADI diving certification and work with conservationists to protect marine life in the Belize Barrier Reef
- Completely flexible dates
- Anyone aged over 16 can join
- From 1 week
Public Health Internship for Teenagers in Belize
From $3620
Intern in Belize and work with teenagers your age to do health checks and raise awareness of diseases
- Fixed dates during school break
- This project is only for 15-18 year olds
- From 2 weeks
Public Health Internship in Belize
From $3515
Gain practical healthcare experience conducting basic medical checks in disadvantaged communities
- Completely flexible dates
- Anyone aged over 16 can join
- From 2 weeks
Volunteer Conservation Work in Belize for Teenagers
From $4620
Learn to dive and protect marine life along the breath-taking Belize Barrier Reef
- Fixed dates during school break
- This project is only for 15-18 year olds
- From 2 weeks
Volunteer Sports Coaching in Schools in Belize
From $4205
Live in Belize and teach physical education classes that encourage children to get fit
- Completely flexible dates
- Anyone aged over 16 can join
- From 4 weeks
Volunteer Teaching in Belize
From $3415
Teach children to read, write, and count in the peaceful coastal communities of San Pedro
- Completely flexible dates
- Anyone aged over 16 can join
- From 2 weeks
Volunteer with Animals in Belize
From $3020
Work at a shelter and help local staff care for stray animals and prepare them for adoption
- Completely flexible dates
- Anyone aged over 16 can join
- From 1 week
Volunteer with Children in Belize
From $3415
Work with children and give them the extra support they need in idyllic coastal communities of Belize
- Completely flexible dates
- Anyone aged over 16 can join
- From 2 weeks
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Where we are based in Belize
San Pedro
San Pedro is a small town on the largest island off the coast of Belize, Ambergris Caye. This town is home to about 15,000 people, many of whom travel around the town using golf carts or motorbikes. So you’re sure to see lots of these during your trip.
You’ll be living and working in local communities close to the beach. There’s plenty to do here during your free time. With idyllic beaches and the brightly coloured Belize Barrier Reef, you can spend a lot of your time on the shore and in the waves.
San Pedro is home to beautiful art galleries and museums. After your volunteer work each day, you can visit these sights and learn more about local history and culture.
Placencia
Our Diving & Marine Conservation Projects are based in Placencia, a peninsular along the southern coast of Belize ideal for connecting with nature. Placencia has a very small population of around 3,500.
You’ll live and work along the coast and in protected marine reserves, often surrounded by white-sand beaches and clear cobalt waters. This is the perfect opportunity to explore the beauty of the ocean.
This area is also rich in Mayan history. Visit sites like the Mayflower Archaeological Reserve to learn more about the country’s history. You can even spend your free time kayaking through Placencia Lagoon, diving around mangrove forests in clear blue Caribbean waters. See if you can spot some manatees and rays in the waters.