Description:
Make a difference at the grass roots level. Whether you are a college freshman or a professional therapist or a teacher, there are volunteer needs tailored to your skills. We are seeking volunteers to help with: youth empowerment and education, women's development, health issues and disabilities, HIV/AIDS outreach, and resource development.
Cornerstone Foundation is a small community development organization in the multi-cultural Central American country of Belize. For more information, please review our website at http://www.peacecorner.org/volunteer.htm.
Cornerstone provides accommodations (dorm style), a hot home cooked Belizean midday meal on work days, orientations (volunteer, house, cultural, office, and program), staff direction, professional networking, mentoring, and office space (including equipment and supplies).
Volunteers contribute financially to Cornerstone and must have travel health insurance. Please see the Must Know page on our website at http://www.peacecorner.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.peacecorner.org/FAQ.htm.
Cornerstone’s office and housing are located in San Ignacio in the Cayo District of Belize (11 miles from Guatemala). Volunteer terms range from three to six months. Applicants must be 18 years or older. Students, retirees, and other adults are welcome to apply.
