Sailing through a canopy of rainforest trees near the beautiful Caribbean Sea, Honduras awaits volunteers for a multitude of projects – from education to healthcare. Christopher Columbus, on his final trip to the Americas, landed in Honduras making it part of Spain’s vast empire in the New World. Honduras’ steamy climate is home to innumerable plant and animal species. Cloud forests (which rise up to nearly 10,000 feet), mangrove swamps, natural reserves, islands and the world’s second largest coral reef just give you a taste of the bountiful natural landscapes here. Friendly people and charming colonial cities greet United Planet volunteers amidst Mayan ruins and tropical jungles.
Volunteer in Honduras
Volunteer Opportunities in Honduras
Alternative and Opportunity Organization:
support one of the many initiatives (medical care, school support, health education, etc.) this program offers for developing their communities youth.
Horizons to the Future
re-educate and re-immerse social-risk male children and youth back into their families and society.
Special Olympics Honduras
engage in sports training and athletic competition for individuals with various physical and mental challenges.
Home of Help
develop programs and projects dedicated to improving conditions for children with disabilities and, educating them on non-formal studies.
Center for Special Education
provide education and rehabilitation to children with brain injuries or autism.
At Risk Young Men’s Center
help provide housing, meals, and schooling to at-risk male children (ages 6-18).
Craft and Industrial center for blind people
help blind adults reintegrate themselves back into society and the workforce.
Psychopedagogical Institute:
care for children and adults with mental and learning disabilities.
EPC Kindergarden:
provide assistance teaching at this kindergarten and preschool.
Kindergarden and BOTH Foundation
help develop preschool and kindergarten children then, participate in an after-school program for disadvantaged children and teens.
United Nations’ Park
conserve forest and assist in all other aspects of environmental/cultural-tourism activities within this governmental institution.
Discover

Honduras’ largest city and capital is Tegucigalpa, a hub of culture and arts in the country. Head north to the town of La Ceiba to find the annual carnival honoring Saint Isidore the Laborer, the patron saint of the city. Or venture west to the Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve, a renounced tropical rainforest.
Learn

Honduras was home to many pre-modern civilizations, most notably the Mayans. The Maya Site of Copan honors the civilizations’ political, cultural, and religious citadel and public squares.
Challenge

Taste Honduran cuisine which prides itself for being a mixture of indigenous, Spanish, African, and Caribbean flavors. Legends and fairy tales hold importance to the culture, as well. Consider Lluvia de Pescas, Rain of Fish, a story of showering fish from a small village called Yoro.
Quest Fees and Details
United Planet Quests are designed to be immersive, authentic, comprehensive and provide you everything you’ll need to succeed. The program elements allow you to engage fully with a new culture, forge strong relationships, and challenge yourself. Most importantly, we partner with the community to ensure your experience will be important, relevant and helpful to the community you serve.
- Pre-departure preparation
- Food and lodging in your host country
- Airport transfers
- Emergency medical insurance
- Online pre-departure training with our Boston staff
- In-country orientation upon arrival and ongoing support and supervision throughout your Quest
- 20-40 hrs of service per week
- A United Planet t-shirt
Due to varying airline prices, United Planet does not arrange or cover the cost of flights to and from Honduras. However, we arrange all ground transportation to and from the airport in Honduras and will ensure that you arrive safely at orientation.
| 4 Weeks | 5 Weeks | 6 Weeks | 7 Weeks | 8 Weeks | 9 Weeks | 10 Weeks | 11 Weeks | 12 Weeks | 13 Weeks | 14 Weeks | 15 Weeks | 16 Weeks |
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| $1,610 | $1,840 | $2,070 | $2,300 | $2,530 | $2,760 | $2,990 | $3,220 | $3,450 | $3,680 | $3,910 | $4,140 | $4,370 |
About Our Quest Fee
Your Quest Fee supports the resources and infrastructure needed to make your experience safe, meaningful, and impactful — for both you and the host community. As a nonprofit, every cost directly supports essential program elements, not extras.
This includes:
- Pre-departure training
- Language support and learning
- In-country & virtual support and supervision
- Accommodations & host family placement
- Meals
- Airport transportation
- Cultural activities and excursions
These components are carefully designed to ensure volunteers are prepared, supported, and able to contribute in a responsible and productive way.
We are a mission-driven organization, which means funds are used intentionally to create experiences that are valuable, ethical, and sustainable for everyone involved.
Payment Plan Details: A $300 deposit is required at enrollment to secure your program placement. After confirmation, you may pay the Quest Fee in full or through installments. The remaining balance is due 4 weeks before departure.