Description

ProWorld's customized, hands-on internships are designed to match your skills and interests with the self-determined development goals of our host communities. Apply your talents to meaningful, sustainable projects in the Health Care, Environment, Business/ Micro-Enterprise or Education sectors. Gain relevant, pre-professional experience as you contribute to our community guided, grass roots development projects in Belize, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Panama, Peru, the Philippines, South Africa and Thailand. Help vaccinate children, teach reading skills, reforest depleted ecosystems, or educate small businesses; these are just a few prospects within our diverse project portfolio.

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. Homestays, language study and cultural/ adventure excursions encourage participants' complete immersion and cultural integration.

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 and last from 1-26 weeks. Enroll now!

Highlights

Real Projects & Real Experience! The focus of your development project is determined by balancing your skills and interests with the self-determined needs of the local community. Experiential learning combines field study, adventure excursions, language immersion, and cultural integration through homestays and productive service with the community to form a comprehensive and unforgettable internship experience.

Qualifications

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

Language: Varies (6hrs/week of auxiliary language support in Spanish speaking countries).

Intern Types

Languages

• English
• Spanish
• Thai
• Portuguese

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Medical insurance
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Emergency evacuation services
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Program costs support our host community economies in the forms of project materials purchases, local salaries, host family payments and local purchases.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

ProWorld volunteers are adventurous, 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

18-60

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 or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

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