Description

Earn valuable hands on experience while immersed in a small community working side by side with local doctors, performing meaningful development work. Explore the cultural and natural beauty of Belize during your beneficial trip to this beautiful Central American country. The dual focus of development work and adventures enables tremendous growth experiences for all program participants.Work in a local health clinic, vaccinate children, and take part in rural health outreach programs.

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! Work side by side with local health care providers and community members during your Health Care Internship. Watch the moon rise over the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, hike through the rainforest from your door, explore Mayan ruins, and see monkeys in the secluded jungle. These and other weekly adventures combine with cultural excursions and productive volunteer work to form a comprehensive and unique volunteer experience.

Qualifications

Participants must have basic medical training (first aid), an adventurous spirit, a true desire to explore, and a willingness to help others.

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please inquire for details.

Program Fees Include:

Program fees support our host community economies in the forms of project materials purchases, local salaries, host family payments, and local purchases. Program fees include: full room and board, domestic transportation, and funding of development projects and internships. The program fee also includes multiple trips to Mayan ruins, cultural activities, and snorkeling the barrier reef.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Biological Research
• Health Care
• Health Education
• Nursing
• Nutrition

Typical Volunteer

ProWorld volunteers are adventurous, enthusiastic, caring, sensible, humble, and curious individuals. Volunteers are expected to learn and grow while improving themselves and the communities in which ProWorld works.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

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