NGO Internships - Health Care, Conservation, Education, Business

  Belize

San Ignacio

Term: Summer, Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Starts every month of the year.

Description: Development focused internships: Health Care, Environment, Business, or Education. Work on grass roots development projects with the local community. 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. ProWorld programs are highly rewarding, safe, and personalized experiences.

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

Cost in US$: Please, inquire for details

Program fees include: full room and board, domestic transportation, 24 hour safety and medical services, and funding of development projects and internships. The program fee also includes world class cultural and adventure acvities.

Experience Required: no

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

Participants Travel to Belize Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 2-4

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Written Application

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