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Description

NGO internships based on your skills and the needs of the community. ProWorld programs combine development projects with adventures, cultural immersion, and language classes.

Project options include: Health Care, Conservation, Education, Journalism, Micro-Business, Women's Rights, and more.

Take the time to watch the sun rise over Machu Picchu, hike the Inca Trail, and explore rural villages, while improving the lives of people in rural communities. Join ProWorld for the adventure of a lifetime!

Programs are highly supported by an onsite staff team and welcoming community partners. ProWorld, founded in 1998, is a true leader in the fields of study abroad and international development.

Teams of ProWorld Project Coordinators work year round with our host communities assessing needs, thinking creatively, and setting long-term goals for sustainable development and volunteer projects. Programs start every month of the year. Enroll now!

Highlights

Real projects...real experience! The focus of your development project is determined by your skills, your interests, and the needs of the local environmental community. Experiential learning combines with adventures and productive volunteer work to form a comprehensive and unforgettable internship experience. The ProPeru, ProBelize, and ProMexico programs are highly rewarding, safe, and personalized experiences.

Qualifications

All participants must have an adventurous spirit. Development projects are determined by the specific interests of participants and the needs of the local community. Depending on the project type and country, you may need to have intermediate Spanish skills.

Intern Types

• Biology(General)
• Botany
• Environmental Management
• Environmental Studies
• Field-Study
• Zoology & Wildlife Sciences

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 1-4

Application Process Involves

• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

7-14 days

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

ProWorld Service Corps's Mission Statement

The mission of ProWorld is to promote social and economic development, empower communities, and cultivate educated compassionate global citizens. ProWorld offers 2-26 week internship, volunteer, and study abroad programs in Peru, Mexico, Belize, India, Thailand, Brazil and Ghana. All programs are based on hands-on, community-driven development projects. We believe that within every project decision and every community interaction there exists the opportunity for ProWorld staff and volunteers to strengthen our mission and practice our core values: commitment, integrity, vision, sustainability, compassion, and success.

Year Founded

1998