These might include installing an improved water system, expanding a community center building, improving school classrooms and building walking bridges. If you are handy with basic tools or are willing to paint can be a tremendous help. Even if you have only limited experience with a paintbrush, hammer or a trowel, you can provide a great service. Volunteers are sometimes asked to assist in classrooms. Travel You will be met at the Kingston airport by Global Volunteers' North American team leader and driven to the host community.
Most teams stay in community buildings, two to four to a room.
Amenities generally include indoor toilets, water and showers. There will not be hot water, but sun showers are available. Local women prepare three meals of typical Jamaican cuisine each day. Fresh tropical fruits and vegetables are standard. Special delights include ackee and saltfish with bread fruit, curried goat, jerk chicken, and Jamaica's own Blue Mountain coffee.