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Volunteer with Children in Grenada Caribbean!

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The experience

A family-run youth project on the island of Grenada. We help provide the youth of Grenada with strong foundations for their future.

We run activities all year round and welcome extra support to help keep these programmes running. We offer an after-school programme during term time and holiday camps when school is out.

At Christmas, we also host a much-loved Santa’s Grotto, which families from the community enjoy attending.

What you offer

32 hours of help per week

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 300 Per week

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: We charge US$300 per week. During April and July/August, we offer a discounted rate of US$150 per week for volunteers who commit to a minimum of 3 weeks during our Children’s Holiday Camps. Your contribution helps cover accommodation, utilities, meals, local transport, activity materials, and programme coordination, supporting the safe and consistent running of our children’s programmes. Flights and travel insurance are not included.

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Pub Crawls: Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Elvira’s Garden is a family-run community youth project on the island of Grenada. Our programme supports children aged 3–15 by providing safe, structured spaces where they can learn, play, and build strong foundations for their future.

We operate year-round, running after-school programmes during term time and holiday camps when schools are closed. Our activities focus on consistency, routine, and positive relationships, which are especially important for the children and families we work with.

Volunteers play a supportive role within an established local team, helping us deliver daily activities, supervise play, and support learning in a calm, organised environment. We value reliability and genuine care for children over specific qualifications.

Throughout the year, we also host special community events, including our annual Christmas Santa’s Grotto, which is a highlight for many local families.
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Activities & Shift

Volunteer activities vary slightly depending on the time of year, but most volunteers primarily support our children’s programmes. This includes helping during our after-school club in term time and our holiday camps when schools are closed.

During term time, volunteers may also support outreach visits to local schools, working alongside our team to assist with activities and engage with children in a classroom setting.

Typical tasks include assisting with activities and games, supporting group routines, helping prepare spaces and materials, and being an extra pair of hands for the local team. Volunteers are supervised and work alongside experienced staff at all times.

At certain times of year, volunteers may also help with community events or fundraising activities, such as our weekend market or car wash, which support the running of our programmes.

Shifts are planned in advance and follow a clear weekly structure, with set volunteering hours and regular days off. This helps ensure consistency for the children while also allowing volunteers time to rest and enjoy the island outside of programme hours.

Rules

We aim to create a positive, respectful environment for everyone. Volunteers are expected to treat children, staff, and fellow volunteers with care, patience, and professionalism at all times.

Because we work with children, reliability and consistency are essential. Volunteers are expected to arrive on time for scheduled shifts, communicate clearly if issues arise, and remain contactable during working days.

Safeguarding is a priority in all our programmes. Volunteers must follow all guidance provided during orientation, work under staff supervision, and respect boundaries with children and families.

We ask volunteers to respect the local community, cultural norms, and shared living spaces. Any behaviour that compromises the safety or wellbeing of children, staff, or the programme will not be tolerated.

Further details and expectations are explained during orientation to ensure everyone feels confident and supported.