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2 weeks to 5 months of extreme rainforest expedition! Jungle survival training, vital conservation project, search for lost Mayan ruins, learn Spanish in Guatemala, work in rural communities and make friends for life!

You’ll join the hallowed ranks of Trekforce Belize volunteers who have worked to ensure the future protection of one of the world’s most precious rainforests. Your project will assist the Belize Forestry Department and the Government's Archaeological Institute as well as the communities living in these remote and threatened locations.

Past projects have included constructing watchtowers for park wardens, excavating caves of ancient and important Mayan artefacts, cutting trails to assist wardens in their fight against poachers and developing education programs for rural schools. Then, to reward you for your hard work you’ll head off on a 5-10 day trek into the unexplored Belizean jungle…Survivors of the Trek will then head into Guatemala for a month of Spanish lessons. Here your group will be taken care of by host families and will get to know Central America outside of the rainforest. This time will also prepare you for teaching in rural schools back in Belize.

The teaching phase will complete your transformation into super-volunteer. You’ll hone your Spanish language, interpersonal and leadership skills, as well as get the chance to make a lasting difference to the local children’s education. You’ll live and work in the community and will get to organise educational day trips, help children with their school work and improve the facilities for future classes.

www.trekforce.org.uk or call 02073843028

Duration

1 month to 5 months

Start Dates

4 times per year; January, April, July and October

Requirements

Everyone welcome.