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Description

Development focused internships: Health Care, Environment, Business, or Education. Work on grass roots development projects with the local community. 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.

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. ProWorld programs are highly rewarding, safe, and personalized experiences.

Qualifications

All participants must have an adventurous spirit. Development projects are determined by the interests of participants and the needs of the local community.

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please, inquire for details

Cost Include Description:

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, 24 hour safety and medical services, and funding of development projects and internships. The program fee also includes world class cultural and adventure acvities.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

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 to Belize

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 2-4

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