Description

Participants learn the fundamentals of operating a resort from the ground up. Tasks include painting, gardening, doing light outdoor work, cooking, answering the phone, taking reservations and housekeeping. Internship students are required to volunteer a minimum of 15 hours per week to offset the cost of their stay. Internships run from 1-4 weeks are unpaid and begin weekly from April-November. Private tutoring in English as a Second Language (ESL) is also available at extra cost.

Highlights

International Gateway Kelowna and Jungle by the Sea Eco Resort offer individual and group programs in Central America's only English speaking destination - Belize!

Belize (population 270,000), part of the British Commonwealth is an unspoiled tropical paradise similar to Hawaii, Cancun and Guam 40 years ago. Average temperatures are a balmy 29C.

Tourists visit Belize to enjoy the Caribbean beaches, Mayan ruins, citrus orchards, rum factories, caves, jungle treks, kayaking, birding, wildlife, water sports and scuba diving on the world's second largest barrier reef.

Jungle by the Sea Eco Resort is located on a pristine white sand beach in the upscale resort city of Hopkins (pop. 5000). Kelowna locals, Jean and John Barkman started the resort 6 years ago and welcome guests from around the world. They believe in treating everyone like family. Hopkins is famous for sport fishing, scuba diving and is the centre of Garifuna culture and drumming.

Qualifications

- Students should be at Upper intermediate/ Cambridge FCE level of English.
- Previous hospitality or hotel experience is an asset.
- Please contact the nearest Belizean Embassy or Consulate for Visa entry requirements.

Intern Types

• Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality
• Tourism

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Placement fee USD 200/ Internship fee USD 280 per week

Program Fees Include:

- single or shared room
- breakfast and dinner
- round trip transfers from Dangriga Airport or Hopkins Bus Station use of kayaks, snorkelling equipment and windsurfing boards

Experience Required

yes

This Program is open to

Asian, European and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Year Founded

2003