NGO Internships: Conservation, Health, Education, Business
Peru
- Cusco:
Cusco
- All Other Areas in Peru:
Sacred Valley of the Incas,
Urubamba,
Rural Areas
Term: Summer, Throughout the year
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 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 in Peru, Belize or Mexico. 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. The ProWorld programs are highly rewarding, safe, and personalized experiences.
Qualifications:
ProWorld volunteers are adventurous, caring, sensible, humble, and curious individuals. Volunteers are expected to learn and grow while improving themselves and the communities in which ProWorld works. All participants must have an adventurous spirit. Development projects are determined by the interests and skills of participants and the needs of the local community. Depending on the internship type, volunteers may need intermediate Spanish skills.
Cost in US$: Please inquire for details
Cost Include Description:
Program fees help support ongoing development projects and include:
- Extensive Pre-program support and information
- Airport pickup
- All food and accommodations
- Funding of projects
- Cultural and language classes
- All onsite domestic transportation
- Continual support from full time onsite staff teams
- 24/7 safety and emergency support
- Weekend cultural and adventure activities
- Health and travel insurance
Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- adult education
- agriculture
- anthropology
- appropriate technology
- arts
- athletics
- building schools
- business
- childcare/children
- community centers
- community development
- community health
- community organizing
- computer training
- consciousness-raising
- conservation
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- culture
- curriculum planning
- eco-tourism
- economic development
- education
- elderly
- English teaching
- environment
- family planning
- health
- health care
- health education
- hospital
- indigenous issues
- journalism
- marketing
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- natural resources
- primary education
- secondary education
- seniors
- small business development
- social services, social work
- sports
- teaching
- tourism
- trail building
- volunteering
- women
- youth
- youth development
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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 Peru
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
or
in Groups of 2-4
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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