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Community Vision: Building & Renovation Project

by: Global Service Adventures

9.46 (13)Verified

Build relationships, instill hope, and foster community development in the heart of rural Jamaica. Your home base will be in the farming community of Walderston. When you arrive, the first things that will catch your eyes are miles upon endless rows of crops. The natural terrain will be clearly visible with its scattered farms and lush jungles. You will be blanketed by the warm sunshine and bre...

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Program Highlights

Help build and refurbish community infrastructure.

Learn about the local culture through its language, music, and dance.

Hear from community leaders on current social issues.

Bond with underserved children from a local children’s home.

Zipline over a lush green forest with breathtaking views of waterfalls.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Mandeville, Jamaica
Availability
Year(s) Offered2023, 2024Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • Multiple Year
  • Summer
Age Requirement:14-17
Types & Subjects:
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Overall Rating

9.65

Total Reviews

13

Mission trip

by: Maria Collins - United StatesProgram: Community Vision: Building & Renovation Project
8

I found this experience to be very rewarding. However, I feel like a bigger impact could've been made at the school if we had known what supplies the students needed. We could have done more to bring notebooks, pencils, paper etc.. I also felt that more information about proper school etiquette should have been communicated ahead of time. I was very pleased with all the wonderful food served and our accommodations were great. During the farming day if felt that an opportunity was lost to explain...

Overall really great!

by: Jane Campbell - United StatesProgram: Community Vision: Building & Renovation Project
9

I had a lot of fun. It was hard to get use to the kids at first, but eventually it was really fun to spend time with them. Also the bugs weren't fun but the living situation was a lot of fun. And the staff from JVE were really great. I'm really glad I had this experience.

JVE: A One-of-a-kind Service Endeavour

by: Annmaire Kordish - United StatesProgram: Community Vision: Building & Renovation Project
9

Spending April break in Jamaica with JVE was an overall energetic and memorable experience. At the Mt Olivet primary school, the groups was able to create strong bonds with the kind school children. This experience also allowed us to engage in service in an international education context. I also enjoyed the time to relax and see the lush side of the country.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Mandeville, Jamaica

Types and Subjects

  • Focus Areas
  • Community Service & Volunteering
  • Experiential Learning
  • Outdoor Education

Availability

Years Offered: 2023, 2024

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • Multiple Year

Age Requirement

14-17

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Letters of Reference
  • Online Application
  • Other
  • Phone/Video Interview

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