We are an award-winning organization in Belize which aims to maintain healthy forests; rivers and reefs for the benefit of all. Through protected area management; advocacy; and working hand in hand with communities we strive to develop capacity for the wise use of land and natural resources in and around the Maya Golden Landscape in Toledo.
We are always looking for dedicated; professional staff to work on a wide array of conservation and community development-focused projects. International volunteers fill key positions within the organization and bring important expertise; while receiving a rich; unique experience in one of the world’s most pristine landscapes.
Please visit our website to find out about current vacancies.
We also offer nature and ecotourism activities that contribute to the management of the beautiful and biodiverse Maya Golden Landscape. Visitors can join in on the ‘Ranger for a Day’ patrol alongside rangers; visit the ‘Mastadon Cave’ that holds the remains of a prehistoric animal; join a farmer to his organic cacao-based agroforestry farm; submerge into the Maya culture; arts and traditional medicine and spiritual healing; get the unique experience of boating down the Golden Stream river and snorkeling at the southern tip of the Belize Barrier Reef System.
Punta Gorda; Toledo District
Year round
6 months minimum
Adults of both sexes 18+
Excellent written and spoken English essential; Microsoft Office Suite; project development; grant writing; fundraising; strong cultural sensitivity; conservation management; project management; facilitating meetings; budget or financial management; written and spoken Spanish; marketing; website development and management; writing SEO content for websites; graphic design; photography.
The benefits of working with us include: in-depth; interactive cultural experience unattainable by tourists; opportunity to work closely with dynamic; multi-cultural staff; adventure in a country with pristine ecosystems; world-class snorkelling and scuba diving; appreciation for your dedication. There is power and internet access during the day. There are no fees to volunteering with us but basic needs such as travel; insurance; accommodation and food needs to be covered.
