Volunteer in Jamaica |

Volunteer in Jamaica |

A collage of photos from a volunteer trip in Jamaica, including images of children, a woman painting a mural, a group of volunteers cleaning, a waterfall, and people enjoying outdoor activities, with informational text about the trip details and package.

Back ah Yaad Giveback

Dates: Thursday 11th – Monday 22nd December 2025

Join us from this December for a journey of a lifetime. Join our British-Jamaican youth (18-32) volunteering trip throughout Jamaica, where we’ll explore tourist hot spots and rural areas, leave a positive impact on local communities, enjoy the allure of Jamaica’s beaches and rivers, and take in the vibes of Kingston and Montego Bay.

The Reconnect JA team is experienced in organising and hosting Jamaica-based volunteer projects for British-Jamaican young people. We promise

  • 11 incredible days in Jamaica

  • Travel with no hassle

  • Accessible pricing & payment plans

Already had a preliminary meeting with us? Ready to confirm your spot? Head to the booking page below.

What’s included?

  • Return Flights

    Our team will organise your return flights from LGW to MBJ with checked luggage of 20kg & 10kg carry-on, which are included within the trip price.

  • Accommodation

    Our team guarantees at least 5 nights in an all-inclusive hotel, and a minimum of 2 nights bed and breakfast in Kingston..

  • Volunteer Placements

    Our team guarantees at least 5 nights in an all-inclusive hotel, and a minimum of 2 nights bed and breakfast in Kingston.

  • Excursions

    You’ll explore the best beaches, nightlife, and tourist attractions across Jamaica, including Rick’s Cafe, Dunn’s River & more...

Application Timeline.

Registering to participate in the Back ah Yaad Giveback 2025 is easy, quick and simple…

By registering your interest, you are already well on your way to securing your space on our Back ah Yaad Giveback youth volunteering trip. Registering your interest will give you access to updates, and allow us to understand levels of interest and more. It is also the best way to be considered for full or partial funding, which may arise.

Register Interest: Until Tuesday 26th August 2025 at 11:59pm

Virtual Interviews: Rolling Interviews until Wednesday 3rd September 2025

Outcomes Responses: Friday 5th September - Friday 26th September 2025

Funding announcements, Final pricing & Full payments: Mid October 2025

Pre-trip Meet-ups & Training: November & December (Dates TBC)

Register your interest…

Interested in volunteering in Jamaica? Fill out some this form and we will be in touch shortly! We can't wait to hear from you!

Some of Our Volunteer Placements:

Mary’s Child Residential Home for Child Survivors of Gender-based abuse

Mary’s Child is a residential home for girls aged 12-18, who are survivors of abuse and gender-based violence. Many of these girls have become pregnant as a result of the abuse they experienced, and moved to Mary’s child to receive support. The residential home provides educational, parenting, and medical support, within a safe, welcoming and stable home. The Mary’s Child team goes above and beyond by training the girls in their training centre, which includes a computer lab, cooking centre and sewing centre. Girls and their babies are usually in the home for 3 years before moving on.

We will be empowering these girls and babies by…

  • Hosting a self-care sessions with skincare, haircare and make-up, to help mothers feel empowered, cared for, and beautiful. We hope our self-care session will encourage the girls to take time for themselves, and engage in something that feels good.

  • Playing and spending time with the babies.

  • Gifting the home with vital hygiene products, baby supplies and educational materials.

Tulloch Primary School, St. Catherine

Tulloch Primary School located in St. Catherine tells a story of teachers and students persevering despite the odds. After multiple infestations of rats, bats, termites and more, the primary school has had to close. It has since re-open after an initial fumigation, but the pest issues still remain. In addition to the pest issues, the school is underfunded with teachers having to creatively make educational materials out of their pocket, to ensure the children can learn.

So our task is to solve the pest control issue once and for all, whilst showing the students and staff of Tulloch Primary that we care.

We will support Tulloch Primary by…

  • Organising and (sourcing) funding for vital pest control and site management efforts (before our arrival)

  • Decorating and re-painting the school

  • Providing the school with educational materials and school supplies

  • Gifting Christmas presents to students and staff

Savanna la Mar Inclusive Infant school

Savanna la Mar Inclusive Infant school is the first of its kind in Jamaica. As a school where children of all abilities can come together and learn, Sav La Mar Infant school shows the rest of Jamaica how inclusive education ought to be done. In Jamaica, Special Educational Needs is an often overlooked. With many children with different-abilities not receiving the specialised education and support they need to thrive, or even being excluded and discriminated against. By creating a school, where all abilities come together, able-bodies and neurotypical children can make friends with differently abled children and learn about difference. Whilst children with different needs, can be included and get the quality education they deserve.

We will be supporting the children and teachers at Savanna La Mar Infant school, by…

  • spending time with students playing games with them, talking to them, reading to them, and more.

  • gifting the school with inclusive educational supplies and toys for students.

SmiloZone Cares, Montego Bay

SmiloZone Cares raises awareness of the often untold negative environmental affects Jamaica’s tourist industry has of Jamaica’s environment and ecosystems. Tourism across Jamaica creates tonnes of plastic and glass waste, and there are limited recycling opportunities on the island.

This is where SmiloZone Cares starts its mission to recycle and repurpose tonnes of hotel waste to protect and sustain Jamaica’s natural beauty and wildlife…

So our task is to raise awareness of this issue and support recycling efforts.

We will support SmiloZone Cares by…

  • Recycling hotel glass bottles

  • Upcycling hotels glass bottles into sellable products

Full Trip Details

  • Return Flights

    Departing from LGW at 10:00am on 11/12/25 & Arriving in MBJ on 11/12/25 at 15:15pm

    Departing from MBJ at 17:00pm on 22/12/25 & Arriving in LGW on 23/12/25 at 06:40am

  • In flight refreshments

    In flight meals and drinks are included. Please note some refreshments maybe be extra.

  • Checked luggage

    Full 20kg checked luggage allowance with 10kg carry on suitcase included.

  • All transfers & transport

    Transfers from the airport to hotel are included, as well as transport between all organised activity destinations Jamaica-wide.

Montego Bay Accommodation Details:

  • All-inclusive Resort

    All-inclusive resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica with on-site facilities, and nearby beaches.

    Accommodation also has 24-hour security and CCTV. With card/ key access needed to enter the building and rooms.

  • Shared En-Suite Room

    You will have access to a shared ensuite room with two double beds for two volunteers of same gender and similar age.

    Rooms will have a TV, air-conditioning, Mini fridge, and more.

  • All Inclusive Food & Drink

    Whether it’s a traditional Jamaican breakfast, a light lunch or a full dinner. Not to mention a little cocktail at the end of the day…

    Whilst you are on-site all your food and drinks needs will be covered.

Kingston Accommodation Details:

  • Private En-Suite Room

    Private ensuite room with double bed (or two single beds for double occupancy upon request), mini fridge, desk and Air conditioning.

  • Excellent Facilities

    Excellent facilities, including kitchen, living room, on-site shop, and laundry facilities. With gym, restaurants, and more within a 5 minute walk.

  • Safe & Convenient location

    Conveniently located in University of West Indies Campus, a 10 minute drive from Devon House, Bob Marley Museum, clubs, and more.

    Accommodation sits within two gated communities with 24-hour security and CCTV. Key card access is required to enter flat blocks, individual flats, and rooms.

Day trips & Excursions

FAQs

How much will the trip cost?

We are currently in the process of finalising prices subject to external funding. Despite our best efforts to make the trip as affordable as possible, our team is aware that travelling to Jamaica is often financially inaccessible for many young people. That is why Reconnect JA is continuing to work hard to find and secure external funding to reduce the overall costs of the trip and make it accessible for all. Unfortunately we will not know if we have been successful in securing funding until later in the year. But we assure you, that for those who have already paid (in full or through the payment plan), you will be giving a partial refund of the difference. Whilst for those, who are yet to secure their space, this reduction will act as the perfect opportunity to do so. The final prices, as outlined in the timeline, will be announced in October, though we will discuss pricing and payment in our meeting.

Are there any funding opportunities?

Beyond external funding, we are dedicated to supporting current students and recent alumni secure funding through their universities. We hope by support you communicate with your university, we will be able to partially finance the trip through your university.

Is there any flexibility with date, departures locations etc?

Do I get to choose my volunteer placement?

I have a health condition/ neurodiversity/ disability/ allergy. How can Reconnect JA support?

Reconnect JA is committed to making the Back ah Yaad Giveback as inclusive and accessible as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments or additional support, please let us know when you fill out the registration form so we can best support you.

How do I get in contact with the team?

If you’re interested in joining us this December, fill out the registration form, which will be monitored by the Reconnect JA team. Alternatively, if you have any enquiries or concerns, feel free to email repatriationjamaica@gmail.com or call/Whatsapp

UK: (+44) 7553 741433

Jamaica: +1 (876) 461 6095

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