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Description

Development focused internships: Health Care, Environment, Business, or Education. Work on grass roots development projects in Peru, Belize or Mexico. NGO Internships are based on your skills and the needs of our host communities. Help vaccinate children, teach reading, reforest depleted ecosystems, or educate small businesses.

For health internships, students can promote public health in rural Andean communities, shadow doctors in clinics in impoverished areas of Oaxaca, support diabetes testing and education campaigns in Belize, assist in HIV and AIDS outreach in Chiang Mai, help with eldercare in India, go on door to door outreach efforts in Ghana, and shadow doctors in urban clinics in Bahia, Brazil.

For environmental internships, students can protect native forests in the Sacred Valley, Peru, perform rapid environmental assessments in a national park in Belize, explore wildlife preserves around Mysore, India, get their hands dirty in Northern Thai reforestation, work on eco-tourism and environmental education in Ghana, and participate in beach clean-ups and protection in Bahia, Brazil.

For social and economic development internships, students will have the opportunity to fight for children's rights in Belize, mentor children and adults in Peru, protect womens rights in Mexico, support homeless shelters in India, support social programs to advance minority groups in Thailand, foster micro-business efforts in Ghana, and work in favellas on art and sports programs in Brazil.

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 weekly 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 internship type and country, volunteers may need intermediate Spanish skills.

Intern Types

Languages

• English
• Spanish
• Portuguese

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 2-8

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