Belize needs groups to carry out community service or building projects. Construction or refurbishing of community buildings or homes of those who are unable to do it themselves is needed. And projects that help in classrooms or with outreach exist. Small groups of professionals are needed to network with professionals in Belize in order to establish long term relationships for cultural understanding and resource development.
Cornerstone Foundation is a small community development organization in the multi-cultural Central American country of Belize. This one week group volunteer opportunity is part of Cornerstone’s Community Linking project. For information on community linking in Belize, please see
http://www.cornerstonefoundationbelize.org/community.html.
Cornerstone provides local transportation to and from project sites, project coordination (communicating, organizing, purchasing), activity supplies and equipment (example – if the project is to beautify a park the supplies might include plants, mulch, shovels, water, paints, brushes, and more), and any project contributions (if the project is helping in classrooms, the contribution might go to providing student scholarships for school fees). Office space (equipment and supplies) is also available.
Community Linking Volunteers contribute financially to Cornerstone Foundation and must have travel health insurance. Please see the Must Know page on our website at
http://www.cornerstonefoundationbelize.org/policies.htm to view options and understand expectations, and review the FAQ page which includes a packing list, possible expenses, and health information at
http://www.cornerstonefoundationbelize.org/FAQ.htm.
Cornerstone’s office is located in San Ignacio in the Cayo District of Belize (11 miles from Guatemala). Community Linking projects generally last for one week. Applicants must be 18 years or older. Students, retirees, and other adults are welcome to apply.
