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ProWorld

http://www.proworldvolunteers.org/

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600 California Street 10th Floor San Francisco, CA 94108 United States

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Phone: Toll-Free 1-877-42WORLD (1-877-429-6753)

ProWorld's Group Programs in Various Countries

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Location
Belize: Rural Areas, San Ignacio; Mexico: Oaxaca; Peru: Cusco, Rural Areas and 2 other cities; Thailand: Chiang Mai

Term
Summer, Winter, Throughout the year

Program Duration
2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks

Typical Duration of Program
2-4 weeks

Dates
June 6 to July 4, July 4 to August 1, July 6 to July 25, Dec 27 - Jan 9, June 22 - July 9, August 1 - August 15, January through November,

  • Description

    Join a team and a host community to work side by side with locals on a focused development project, putting your skills at working with others while helping those in need to use. ProWorld's group volunteer projects, based in several countries worldwide, offer individuals a balance of cultural interaction, service work and a team experience. Private Group Programs are fully customizable, from projects to academics to living.

    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. Projects are chosen based on the needs of communities, specific group interests and length of program.

    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. 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. Projects form the core of every ProWorld program. Through collaboration and shared learning, members of your team work toward completing a group project.

  • Degree Level

    Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

  • Qualifications

    Participants need no prior experience, Spanish language ability, or specific skills, only a desire to help the best they can. At the end of each program, volunteers see that their work has made a difference in the lives of others.

  • Intern Types

    • Biology(General)
    • Ecology
    • Environmental Management
    • Environmental Studies
    • Health Sciences
    • Human Rights
    • Nursing
    • Social Work
    • Sustainable Development
    • Tourism
    • Urban & Regional Planning
    • Women's Studies
    • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
    • Spanish
    • Development
    • Forestry
    • Medicine
    • Occupational, Envir. Health
    • Sociology
  • Languages

    • English
    • Spanish
    • Thai

  • Subject Areas

    • Biology (general)
    • Community Service
    • Conservation And Preservation
    • Culture
    • Development Studies
    • Ecology
    • Environmental Management
    • Environmental Management Systems / Policy
    • Environmental Studies
    • Forestry
    • Health Administration
    • Health Sciences
    • Human Rights Advocacy
    • Internship Programs
    • Marine Biology
    • Marine Science
    • Medicine
    • Natural Sciences
    • Nursing
    • Nutrition
    • Occupational, Environ. Health
    • Public / Community Service Sciences
    • Public Health
    • Restoration/conservation
    • Science
    • Social Work
    • Student Trips (non-credit)
    • Sustainable Development
    • Travel / Tourism
    • Tropical Biology
    • Urban & Regional Planning
    • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
  • Cost in US$:

    Please inquire for details.

  • Cost Includes:

    • Excursions
    • Housing
    • In-country orientation/Training
    • In-country staff support
    • Medical insurance
    • Pre-departure orientation/Training
    • Food

  • Program Fees Include:

    Program fees do not include: international airfare, passport or visa fees, insurance, independent travel during the program or personal expenses. Program fees may change without notice due to currency exchanges and the unique nature of international travel.

  • Experience Required

    no

  • Volunteer Types

    • Building/construction Projects
    • Childcare/children
    • Community Development
    • Community Health
    • Conservation
    • Eco-tourism
    • Economic Development
    • English Teaching
    • Environment
    • Grassroots Organization
    • Health
    • Health Care
    • Health Education
    • Housing
    • Human Rights
    • Natural Resources
    • Nursing
    • Nutrition
    • Organizational Development
    • Orphans
    • Planting
    • Playgrounds
    • Primary Education
    • Public Education
    • Reforestation
    • Renovation
    • Repairs
    • Street Kids
    • Teaching
    • Tourism
    • Tree Planting
    • Tutor
    • Volunteer Management
    • Volunteering
    • Women
    • Youth
    • Youth Development
  • Age Range

    18 and above

  • This Program is open to

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

  • Typical Living Arrangements

    • Dormitory
    • Group living
    • 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

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My experience with ProWorld was through their base in Peru, ProPeru. ProPeru gave me excellent opportunity to find the perfect internship for me. Everything about my placement and support for my pr...

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