I feel like I gained a new perception of how easy it is to get out there and help and I also gained so many new connections with other people from all different backgrounds which is amazing!
Volunteer in Belize
Live the island life on International Volunteer HQ’s magical Belize volunteer abroad program. Join our special Marine Conservation volunteer project based on a private island 16 miles off the coast of Placencia in Southern Belize. Help preserve a fragile reef ecosystem by diving and collecting data on spectacular marine life. With affordable Program Fees and top rated volunteer projects trusted by over 163,000 travelers, IVHQ is the best volunteer organization in Belize.
Highlights:
- Marine Conservation project available year-round
- Program Fees from $770 for 1 week
- Includes orientation, accommodation, meals, and 24/7 in-country support
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One-of-a-kind accommodation on a private island off the coast of mainland Belize
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PADI Open Water dive certification courses offered on the island
Key information
Volunteer Opportunities in Belize
Protects animals
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $770
- Duration: 1 - 8 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
- Based on a private island
- Volunteers aged 16+, or 12+ accompanied
Based on a stunning small island in the Caribbean, help local scientists with a range of scuba diving tasks to conserve the environment and protect marine life.
What recent volunteers said about their IVHQ experience
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Ian Kilpatrick
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Jacob Glazenberg
Travelling alone as a 16-year-old for the first time and doing something like this, I feel like it made me more independent, confident, and mature whilst giving me an amazing experience being able to spearfish lionfish in Belize, making the trip one of the most exciting things I've ever done. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is hesitant to go on this trip, as everything is very well organized and the overall experience is something you would never forget.
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Eric Rosenberg
IVHQ did a wonderful job keeping us informed every step of the way. Our Program Manager, in particular, was timely and complete in answering an array of our questions. I would recommend IVHQ as a starting point for anybody looking for worldwide volunteer opportunities.
Local team was OUTSTANDING. Competent, friendly and made us feel part of a team. Dive masters ran a tight and safe operation and turned us into legitimate lion fish hunters! Food was some of the best we had anywhere in Belize, both a quality and diversity perspective, and the support staff was always there to help out, answer questions and make our experience simply incredible!
We expected very rustic accommodations (which they were), but they actually exceeded our expectations. Beds were comfortable and the natural island breeze maintained a nice temperature and we did not miss AC at all.
Choose a program that sounds interesting to you and don't look back! The experience will enrich your soul, be fantastically fun and the people you will meet (at least from our experience) could become long term friends and travel buddies!
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Laurent Charles
I gained more knowledge about invasive species in the Carribean, but more importantly some sort of awakening of how much one can pollute the ocean with plastics and will push me to be cautious about my environmental footprint.
Situated on a small island, it’s the perfect getaway, to be remote, cut from civilization and immersed with fellow divers in something that can have an impact on local marine life.
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Popular tours & experiences in Belize
Take your volunteer experience to the next level with these popular tours and experiences. Explore your options below and learn how to book them once you've been accepted onto the IVHQ Belize program.
Classic Belize & Tikal (9 days, 8 nights)
If we had to describe the Belizean pace it would be somewhere between slowly rolling waves and the inquisitive speed of a ruin explorer. Embracing just that mix of curious and chill, this nine-day itinerary will let you tour Mayan ruins, cycle around stunning islands, and enjoy plenty of time to hang out on the beach. Be speedy, or a bit sloth-like — we’ll help you discover Central America either way.
From $1549
PADI Advanced Open Water Certification (3 days)
Advance your scuba diving by learning navigation and buoyancy skills in this advanced open water certification.
$305
PADI Divemaster Certification (4 weeks minimum stay)
Gain dive knowledge, supervision abilities, and become a role model to divers around the world.
$785
Classic Belize & Tikal (9 days, 8 nights)
If we had to describe the Belizean pace it would be somewhere between slowly rolling waves and the inquisitive speed of a ruin explorer. Embracing just that mix of curious and chill, this nine-day itinerary will let you tour Mayan ruins, cycle around stunning islands, and enjoy plenty of time to hang out on the beach. Be speedy, or a bit sloth-like — we’ll help you discover Central America either way.
From $1549
PADI Open Water Certification (3 days)
Your first scuba diving certification, which opens the door to a lifetime of underwater adventures!
$305
PADI Specialty Course: Invasive Lionfish (2 days)
Learn to control lionfish populations and how to safely and humanely capture and euthanize these fish.
$195
Check what's required to visit Belize
Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's important you monitor this right up until you depart for your trip.
