Description

Earn valuable hands-on experience participating in local health care initiatives with professionals of all kinds, performing meaningful development work, and exploring the cultural and natural beauty of Peru, Belize, Mexico, India Thailand, Ghana, or Brazil. Provide health care services to areas in rural Andean communities that rarely see a doctor, to clinics in impoverished areas of Oaxaca; work for public health campaigns in Belize; provide HIV and AIDS outreach services in Thailand; vaccinate children and take part in rural health programs in Brazil; participate in door to door outreach efforts in Ghana; work with public and private health institutions to improve the health of community members in Peru; and various types of eldercare in India.

ProWorld has opportunities for volunteers in our health projects throughout the year. The dual focus of development work and adventures enables tremendous growth experiences for all program participants.

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

Further, ProWorld's on-site Project Coordinators work year round with our host communities assessing needs, thinking creatively, and setting long-term goals for sustainable development and volunteer participation. 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.

ProWorld teams in Peru, Belize, Mexico, India, Thailand, Brazil and Ghana assess and execute projects year round to ensure sustainable and valuable development projects for our host communities and for you. These projects are the foundation of every ProWorld program.

By joining ProWorld, you become agents of positive change in the lives of others and your own life!

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
• Hindi
• Portuguese
• Spanish
• Thai

Cost in US$:

Please inquire for details.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

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

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

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