Faculty Led and Custom Group Programs

  Belize

• Other Cities in Belize: 
San Ignacio

  India

• Other Cities in India: 
Mysore

  Mexico

• Oaxaca: 
Oaxaca

  Peru

• Cusco: 
Cusco
• All Other Areas in Peru: 
Sacred Valley of the Incas,  Urubamba

  Thailand

• Chiang Mai: 
Chiang Mai

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks and 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: January through November

Description: Create your own group and get customized hands-on development work, full cultural immersion, and adventures in Peru, Belize, Mexico, India, or Thailand! ProWorld offers schools, businesses, and private groups customized project-based programs to meet the needs of the organization and participants.

By combining faculty led and private group programs with immersive community development projects your organization differentiates itself from others. This unique model of learning enables you to recruit exceptional people with a vision for global issues and improving the world in which they live.

Programs are highly supported by an international staff team and welcoming community partners. ProWorld, founded in 1998, is a true leader in the field of sustainable international development. Projects are chosen based on the needs of communities, specific group interests, and length of program.

By joining ProWorld your college, university or private group becomes an agent of positive change in the lives of volunteers and others. Programs run from January through November at your chosen length of program. Enroll now!

Highlights: Consisting of experiential learning, hands-on development work and cultural immersion, every private group program challenges its participants to grow as individuals and as members of our global community. Members of your teamwork toward completing a group project side-by-side with our host community.

Participants need no prior experience or specific skills, only a desire to help the best they can. By the end of each program, volunteers have gained skills in development work, leadership and cross-cultural communication.

Weekend trips to cultural sites and adventure locations complement each volunteer's discovery of the immersive experience.

Qualifications: All participants must have an adventurous spirit. The interests of participants and the needs of the local community determine development projects.

Prerequisite:
* Group leader and at least 10 group members
* Suitable students, adults and families

Cost in US$: 1,095 USD per week

Experience Required: no

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

Participants Travel Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of at least 10

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