Volunteer in Belize with Projects Abroad and become part of of ongoing efforts to support initiatives in local communities. You’ll get to experience life in this beautiful Caribbean country, while spending your days actively making a difference.
You’ll spend your time at one of our volunteer opportunities in Belize. This could be teaching children to read through a literacy programme at a local school, or caring for animals at an understaffed shelter. You can help preserve and protect the Belize Barrier Reef, or improve access to healthcare in disadvantaged, rural communities.
You’ll be based in San Pedro, or Placencia if you’re doing conservation work. No matter which town you’re working in, our local staff will be on-hand 24/7 to guide and support you throughout your trip.
Belize is a spectacular country with many diverse people and cultures. With stunning beaches, marine parks, and the second largest barrier reef in the world, this destination is ideal for beach lovers. Belize also has a rich Mayan history, with 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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Diving Conservation Work in Belize for Groups
From £2220
Dive through cobalt waters and do vital conservation work with a group to protect the breathtaking Belize Barrier Reef
- Fixed dates throughout the year
- Anyone aged 18 or over can join
- From 2 weeks

Marine Conservation Work in Belize
From £1920
Get a PADI diving certification and work with conservationists to protect marine life in the Belize Barrier Reef
- Completely flexible dates
- Anyone aged 16 or over can join
- From 1 week

Public Health Internship for Teenagers in Belize
From £1820
Intern in Belize and work with teenagers your age to do health checks and raise awareness of diseases
- Fixed dates during school holidays
- This project is only for 15-18 year olds
- From 2 weeks

Public Health Internship in Belize
From £1765
Gain practical healthcare experience conducting basic medical checks in disadvantaged communities
- Completely flexible dates
- Anyone aged 16 or over can join
- From 2 weeks

Public Health Internship in Belize for Groups
From £1520
Gain healthcare experience and do basic medical checks in disadvantaged communities
- Fixed dates throughout the year
- Anyone aged 18 or over can join
- From 1 week

Volunteer Conservation Work in Belize for Teenagers
From £2320
Learn to dive and protect marine life along the breath-taking Belize Barrier Reef
- Fixed dates during school holidays
- This project is only for 15-18 year olds
- From 2 weeks

Volunteer Sports Coaching in Schools in Belize
From £2105
Live in Belize and teach physical education classes that encourage children to get fit
- Completely flexible dates
- Anyone aged 16 or over can join
- From 4 weeks

Volunteer Teaching in Belize
From £1715
Teach children to read, write, and count in the peaceful coastal communities of San Pedro
- Completely flexible dates
- Anyone aged 16 or over can join
- From 2 weeks

Volunteer with Animals in Belize
From £1520
Work at a shelter and help local staff care for stray animals and prepare them for adoption
- Completely flexible dates
- Anyone aged 16 or over can join
- From 1 week
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Where we are based in Belize
You’ll do volunteer work in Belize in either San Pedro or Placencia. Most of our projects are based in San Pedro. Our Conservation Projects are based in Placencia.
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. With a very small population of around 3,500, it’s the ideal location for connecting with nature during your conservation work.
You’ll be living and working along the coast and in protected marine reserves. With white-sand beaches and clear, cobalt waters, volunteering in Placencia is the perfect opportunity to explore the beauty of the ocean.
This area is also rich in Mayan history. You can 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, weaving past mangrove forests and trying to spot the manatees and rays that live there.