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  Peru

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

Term: Winter 
Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Dec 29 - Jan 15

Description: Build an elementary school, construct a health clinic, install a drinking water system, or complete another essential project while working side by side with local community members.

Join us in the picturesque Sacred Valley for an unforgettable and valuable experience. In addition to meaningful development work, community celebrations and daily adventures your group of ProPeru volunteers will hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. This truly is the trip of lifetime!

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 / Skills Needed: 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: Environmental Studies, Humanities, International Relations, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences and Social Work

Languages: English and Spanish

Cost in US$: Please inquire

Cost Includes: 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, 24 hour safety and medical services, and funding of development projects and internships. The program fee also includes world class cultural and adventure activities.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer Projects: appropriate technology, building schools, childcare/children, economic development, education, grassroots organization, health care, nutrition and teaching

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.

Typical Living Arrangement: Group living

Participants Travel to Peru in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 6-18

Scholarships Are Available. - Scholarships, fundraising support and bring-a-friend discounts are available.

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time Is 7-14 days

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• 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 Latin America. 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