Description:
Community driving volunteer projects: Health Care, Environment, Business, or Education. Work on grass roots development projects in Peru, Belize or Mexico. 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. The ProPeru, ProBelize, and ProMexico programs are highly rewarding, safe, and personalized experiences.
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
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.
Intern Types:
Anthropology,
Comm (Radio, TV, & Film),
Development,
Education,
Environmental Management,
Environmental Studies,
Forestry,
Fourth World Studies,
Health Sciences,
International Relations,
Journalism,
Marine Science,
Nursing,
Social Work,
Sustainable Development,
Women's Studies
and Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Languages:
English
and Spanish
Cost in US$: Please inquire
Cost Includes:
Emergency evacuation services,
Excursions,
Food,
Housing,
In-country orientation/Training,
In-country staff support,
Language instruction,
Medical insurance,
Pre-departure orientation/Training,
Registration fees,
Travel while in host country,
Written materials abroad
and Written materials pre-departure
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, Spanish classes (Peru and Mexico), 24 hour safety and medical services, and funding of development projects and internships.
Based on your location the program fee also includes weekly trips to Incan or Mayan ruins, cultural activities, or snorkeling the barrier reef.
Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
adult education,
business,
childcare/children,
education,
environment,
grassroots organization,
health care,
reforestation,
small business development,
teaching
and tree planting
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
World Wide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangement:
Home-stays
Participants Travel to Belize
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Or
in Groups
Scholarships Are Available. - thousands of dollars in 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 DebriefingAbroad
- 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 Latin America. 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