Winter Break in Belize
Belize
Term: Winter
Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Dec 27, 2009 - Jan 9, 2010
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.
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.
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Travel Types :
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- 4X4 Driving
- Archaeology
- BackPacking
- Birdwatching
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Cycling (Mountain)
- Cycling (Road/Touring)
- Deep-Sea Fishing
- Eco Tours
- Ecology
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- Environmental Studies
- Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Hiking
- Homestay
- Kayaking (River)
- Kayaking (Sea)
- Native Culture Studies
- Nature Tours
- Photography
- Rafting
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- RainForest Tours
- Sailing
- Scuba
- Snorkeling
- Spelunking
- Student Tours
- Tours
- Trekking
- Windsurfing/Windsailing
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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
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
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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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
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
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