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Description

Make a difference, swim in the Caribbean, and explore Belize during your Winter Break. Build an elementary school, install a drinking water system, or complete another essential project while working side by side with local community members.

Join us in the Tropical Rainforests of Belize for an unforgettable and valuable experience. In addition to meaningful development work, community celebrations and daily adventures your group of ProBelize volunteers will swim through waterfalls, search for the elusive jaguar, and hike to Mayan ruins. This truly is the trip of lifetime!

Highlights

Real projects and 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. The ProBelize programs are highly rewarding, safe, and personalized experiences.

Travel Types

• Off Road / 4X4 Driving
• Archaeology
• BackPacking Abroad
• Birdwatching
• Camping
• Canoeing
• Cycling (Mountain)
• Cycling (Road/Touring)
• Deep-Sea Fishing
• Eco Tours
• Ecology
• Environmental Studies
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Homestay
• Kayaking (River)
• Kayaking (Sea)
• Native Culture Studies
• Nature Tours
• Photography
• Rafting
• RainForest Tours
• Sailing
• Scuba
• Snorkeling
• Caving/Spelunking
• Student Tours
• Tours
• Trekking
• Windsurfing/Windsailing

Qualifications

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

Intern Types

• Environmental Management
• Humanities
• Social Work

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, and funding of development projects and internships. The program fee also includes multiple trips to Mayan ruins, cultural activities, and snorkeling the barrier reef.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Building Schools
• Community Development
• Education
• Health Care
• Primary Education

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

• Group living

Participants Travel to Belize

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 6-14

Scholarships are Available

Scholarships, fundraising support and bring-a-friend discounts are available.

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