The size of Britain, South America's only English-speaking country is off the beaten track, under the radar, & home to ecotourism, adventure, Caribbean beaches, & fascinating communities of African, European, Asian, & Native American stock.

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ZiaLaterUnder-the-radar Guyana excels in ecotourism, of course, but since you'll be flying into/out of its capital, this Caribbean-feeling city of around 118,000 is well worth spending at least a couple of days in. A writer for the travel site TripSavvy.com explains why: https://www.tripsavvy.com/georgetown-guyana-visitors-guide-1637080

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  • Success! I leave Jan. 28 for Guyana and will head from Georgetown to Yupukari to volunteer for Yupukari Learners, an NGO established by an American woman a few years ago. It is involved in schools, libraries and other social service for that Amerindian community on the Rupununi River in southern Guyana. Two weeks of volunteer work, one of independent travel. Doesn't that sound enticing? 
  • Hi Dorothy:

    Well, teaching english won't work in Guyana since it's already an english-speaking country (!) However if you are interested in working at an Amerindian village school I can put you in touch with the headmasters at a few villages that might be open to having some help in the classroom.

    Drop me a note: michael@masalamedia.net and I'll share some contact information with you there.
  • Over the course of many years I've volunteered 22 separate times in 14 countries. I'm looking at next February for 2 weeks--plus a little travel time--in Guyana or Suriname. I've done Earthwatch projects, but usually teach English, as I did in Ghana last month for 3 weeks. I have computer skills & do travel photography and travel writing.
  • Dorothy:

    Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity for yourself or someone else? It would be useful to know if the volunteer has any professional skills or talents that could be utilized. Lastly, when would you or the volunteer be interested in visiting and for how long?

    I noticed you cross-posted this message about Suriname, too... I'd be happy to advise on either destination once I know a little more.
  • Anybody have any idea for short-term volunteer projects in Guyana?
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