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These are the programs you can work on as a volunteer:

Program Work

You will be choosing to focus on a particular Cornerstone program area (Youth, Women, Health, HIV/AIDS, or Relief & Aid). Within the program area, however, there is great scope for initiative based on your personal interests, skills, background, and knowledge. The three or more months you will be with us is ample time to develop and see through a plan of action. While you will doubtless be thinking about it before you arrive, it's best not to become invested in specifics. Your work will evolve during your time here, and expectations may get in the way of the day-to-day reality. Click here to read more about our programs Apply

Duration 3 months or more When to start Between 10 am and 4 pm on a weekday (preferably on a tuesday) Contributions * $385 per month, totaling $1155 for the 3 month minimum period Including Bunk room accommodations Lunch meals five days a week

Office Work

Office volunteers get started immediately after arrival with assessing the work area, determining goals, and actively making a difference. Work areas include Fundraising, Website Development, Volunteer Recruitment, and General Office Work. Apply

Duration 1 month or more When to start Between 10 am and 4 pm on a weekday (preferably on a tuesday) Contributions * $485 per month (or $385 if staying 3 or more months) Including Bunk room accommodations Lunch meals five days a week

Natural Healing

This is an educational program and may count a school credit This program introduces you to the wisdom and practices of traditional, indigenous healers who combine the environment's natural resources with their own inner guidance. Some of their methods have been handed down through generations; others are blended with their own artful innovations. While home base for the program is San Ignacio, a thriving town (10 miles from Guatemala and 80 miles west of the Caribbean Sea), excursions allow participants to experience the majestic, mysterious Central American rainforest. Click here to read more about this program Apply

Duration 2 weeks When to start See dates on application page Contributions * $899 (includes shuttle, housing, excursions) Including Transportation from Belize International Airport to Cornerstone Foundation (90 miles) Two week Natural Healing program Excursions Bunk room accommodations Lunch meals five days a week Return transportation to the airport

HIV/AIDS Outreach

HIV/AIDS Outreach two-week participants work within the community promoting HIV/AIDS initiatives. You will also observe cultural perspectives affecting HIV/AIDS education. Assist with existing HIV/AIDS education projects. Learn to apply a medium (skit or play, banners, newsletter, mural, or some other visual or audio presentation) that contributes to community awareness about. You will assist with additional existing Click here to read more about this program Apply

Duration 2 weeks When to start See dates on application page Contributions * $599 (includes shuttle, housing, excursions) Including Transportation from Belize International Airport to Cornerstone Foundation (90 miles) Two week AIDS Outreach activities Bunk room accommodations Midday meals five days a week Excursions to two ancient Maya sites Canoe river trip (includes Butterfly Farm and Natural History Centre) Return transportation to the airport

Community Linking

This is a specialized program meant to work with groups of 6 or more. The time duration usually is one week but we are flexible. Projects in this program can be tailored to a group or organizations special needs and we will be glad to work with you. Click here to read more about this program Apply

Duration 1 week When to start Any monday, arriving on sunday Contributions * $199.00 Including

* Contributions that volunteers provide to Cornerstone are in US dollar.