Community Development Internships: Peru, Mexico, or Belize
Belize
- Other Cities in Belize:
San Ignacio,
Rural Areas
Mexico
- Other Cities in Mexico:
Rural Areas
- Oaxaca:
Oaxaca
Peru
- Cusco:
Cusco
- All Other Areas in Peru:
Sacred Valley of the Incas,
Urubamba,
Machu Picchu,
Incan ruins
Term: Throughout the year
Dates: starts every month of the year
Description:
NGO internships based on your skills and the needs of the community. ProWorld programs combine development projects with adventures, cultural immersion, and language classes. Project options include: Health Care, Conservation, Education, Journalism, Micro-Business, Women's Rights, and more. Take the time to watch the sun rise over Machu Picchu, hike the Inca Trail, and explore rural villages, while improving the lives of people in rural communities. Join ProWorld for the adventure of a lifetime! 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 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:
All participants must have an adventurous spirit. Development projects are determined by the specific interests of participants and the needs of the local community. Depending on the project type and country, you may need to have intermediate Spanish skills.
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Intern Types :
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- Biology(General)
- Botany
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Field-Study
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
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Cost in US$: please inquire for details
Cost Include Description:
Program fees support our host communities 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), and funding of development projects. Based on your location the program fee also includes trips to Incan or Mayan ruins, cultural activities, or snorkeling the barrier reef.
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
Participants Travel
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
or
in Groups of 1-4
Application Process Involves:
- Phone Interview
- Written Application
Post-Program 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
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