Sustainable Development Work - Volunteer with ProWorld

Location: Belize: San Ignacio; Brazil: Salvador; Ghana: Cape Coast; India: Udaipur; Mexico: Oaxaca; Peru: Cusco, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Urubamba; Thailand: Chiang Mai

Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad)

Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Dates: Starts every month of the year

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

Description

Are you ready for a life-changing experience? Ever considered volunteering abroad and helping those in need? Volunteering with ProWorld can give you the satisfaction of both. We will match your skills and interests with the needs of our host communities in Belize, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Mexico, Morocco, Panama, Peru, the Philippines, South Africa and Thailand. Your talents will be applied to meaningful, sustainable Health Care, Environment, Community Development, Journalism, Women's Empowerment or Education projects. Help vaccinate children, teach reading skills, reforest depleted ecosystems, build cleaner burning stoves or educate small businesses. These are just a few of the projects that will change you and the lives of others.

ProWorld is unique. Programs are supported by our teams that live year-round in host communities. You'll experience what it's really like to live and volunteer in your host country. Homestays, language study and cultural/ adventure excursions allow you to meet other volunteers from around the world and further immerse yourself in a new culture.

Projects start every month of the year and last from 1-26 weeks.

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, culturally sensitive and curious individuals. You'll learn and grow while improving yourself and ProWorld communities.

Languages
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Portuguese
  • Thai

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

no

Volunteer Types
  • Anthropology
  • Appropriate Technology
  • Archaeology
  • Building/construction Projects
  • Business
  • Community Development
  • Conservation
  • Environment
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Education
  • Journalism
  • Microcredit
  • Primary Education
  • Reforestation
  • Small Business Development
  • Social Services, Social Work
  • Teaching
Typical Volunteer
ProWorld volunteers are adventurous, caring, sensible, humble, culturally sensitive and curious individuals. You'll learn and grow while improving yourself and ProWorld communities.
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

Independently or in Groups

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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