NGO Internships: Conservation, Health, Education, & Business

Location: Peru: Cusco, Rural Areas and 2 other cities

Term: Summer, Throughout the year

Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad)

Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks

Dates: Starts every month of the year.

600 California Street 10th Floor San Francisco, CA 94108 United States

Description

Development focused Non-Government Organization (NGO) related internships are available for those looking to expand not only their international experiences, but also to enhance their resumes. ProWorld offers placements in Health Care, Environment, Business, or Education. Work on grass roots development projects in Peru, Belize, or Mexico where the internships are based on your skills and the needs of our host communities. Help vaccinate children, teach reading skills, 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.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

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.

Intern Types
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Agronomy
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Art/Fine Arts
  • Biology(General)
  • Business Admin, Management
  • Media (Radio, TV, & Film)
  • Communications
  • Development
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • English as a Second Language
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Studies
  • Family and Home Studies
  • Fourth World Studies
  • Geology
  • History
  • Humanities
  • Interdisciplinary
  • International Relations
  • Journalism
  • Liberal Arts
  • Linguistics
  • Marketing, Ad, PR
  • Mathematics
  • Museum Studies
  • Music
  • Photography
  • Religious Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Tourism
  • Women's Studies
Languages
  • Spanish

Cost in US$:

Please inquire for details.

Cost Includes:

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

Volunteer Types
  • Adult Education
  • Agriculture
  • Anthropology
  • Appropriate Technology
  • Arts
  • Athletics
  • Building/construction Projects
  • Business
  • Childcare/children
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Community Health
  • Community Organizing
  • Computer Training
  • Consciousness-raising
  • Conservation
  • Culture
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Eco-tourism
  • Economic Development
  • Education
  • Elderly
  • English Teaching
  • Environment
  • Family Planning
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Education
  • Hospital
  • Indigenous Issues
  • Journalism
  • Marketing
  • Natural Resources
  • Primary Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Seniors
  • Small Business Development
  • Social Services, Social Work
  • Sports
  • Teaching
  • Tourism
  • Trail Building
  • Volunteering
  • Women
  • Youth
  • Youth Development
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 Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Home-stays

Participants Travel to Peru

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
48 hours
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
  • Job and Internship Network
ProWorld 's Mission Statement

To empower communities, promote social and economic development, conserve the environment, and cultivate educated compassionate global citizens. We invite you to join the ProWorld mission and make a difference in our host communities through our sustainable development model.

Year Founded

1998

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