Become a Mentor in Jamaica

I spent (only) 5 days at Reliance Basic School at Braeton and I can say it was one of the best experiences in my whole life. I was there as an Italian/English teacher but mostly I helped the teacher out with the program. The whole staff was very kind and supportive of me and the children were simply amazing. They called me Uncle David and they were so cute. I honestly think that five days were not enough but unfortunately, I couldn’t stay longer. I definitely recommend this volunteering program to anybody who wants to have a great experience in a real Jamaican environment. It’s not just about teaching to them, but also about learning from them.

Although the excursions were amazing it could have been nice to spend more time in JNCH as there were still things we couldn’t get done. The caterers were really good and offered lots of variety. The accommodation was great. The staff there were super friendly and the bar was a bonus. Having Jermaine for photos on some excursions was great and really useful. The whole experience has been incredible and I’m really sad it has come to an end. Jomo is the best!!

This was my first volunteering trip abroad that I have planned out on my own, so without a school or supervisor doing it for me. I am very pleased with the overall experience, could not have been happier about it! The people behind it were so helpful, generous, and welcoming, I would definitely work with Jamaica International Projects again! Even when sudden issues would arise, (i.e. accommodation changes and minor problems), they were dealt with as soon as possible and in the best manner. The volunteering itself was greatly enjoyable and taught me a lot on a social, humanitarian and even personal level. Overall very impressive service provided by such a small organization, leaving me with the most positive feeling about it.