Description:
Provide health outreach services such as AID awareness workshops, vaccinate children and take part in rural health outreach programs.
Earn valuable hands on experience while working side by side with local doctors performing meaningful development work, and exploring the cultural and natural beauty of Thailand. The dual focus of development work and adventures enables tremendous growth experiences for all program participants.
Programs are highly supported by an on-site 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! Work side be side with local health care providers and community members during your Health Care Internship. See the rich landscape and historical culture within the ancient buildings in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Explore the multitude of natural landscapes and wonders that Thailand has to offer, and participate in extensive cultural activities, such as Thai Massage classes, Ashtanga Yoga classes, and Thai cooking classes. These and other weekly adventures combine with cultural excursions and productive volunteer work to form a comprehensive and unique volunteer experience.
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
Participants must have an adventurous spirit, a true desire to explore, and a willingness to help others.
Intern Types:
Biology(General),
Biomedical Sciences,
Health Sciences,
Medicine
and Nursing
Languages:
English
and Thai
Cost in US$: Please inquire for details
Cost Includes: 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 regional excursions in the area.
Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
AIDS,
community health,
consciousness-raising,
health care,
health education,
hospital,
medicine
and nursing
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 - 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 Thailand
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
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