Description

NGO internships are developed based on your skills and the needs of the community, pairing you with the community development project that brings out the best of what you have to offer. 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 ProWorld 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

Cost in US$:

Please inquire for details.

Program Fees Include:

Program fees support our host communities in the forms of project materials purchases, local salaries, host family payments and local purchases. Program fees include: full room and board, domestic transportation, Spanish classes (Peru and Mexico), and funding of development projects. Based on your location the program fee also includes trips to Incan or Mayan ruins, cultural activities, or snorkeling the barrier reef.

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/Video Interview
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

Post Services Include

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

ProWorld 's Mission Statement

To empower communities, promote social and economic development, conserve the environment, and cultivate educated compassionate global citizens. We invite you to join the ProWorld mission and make a difference in our host communities through our sustainable development model.

Year Founded

1998