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  Belize

Term: 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: Work in a local health clinic, vaccinate children and take part in rural health outreach programs.

Earn valuable hands on experience while working side by side with local doctors, immersed in a small community, performing meaningful development work, and exploring the cultural and natural beauty of Belize. The dual focus of development work and adventures enables tremendous growth experiences for all program participants.

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! Work side be side with local health care providers and community members during your Health Care Internship. Watch the moon rise over the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, hike through the rainforest from your door, explore Mayan ruins, and see monkeys in the secluded jungle. These and other weekly adventures combine with cultural excursions and productive volunteer work to form a comprehensive and unique volunteer experience.

Qualifications / Skills Needed: Participants must have basic medical training (first aid), an adventurous spirit, a true desire to explore, and a willingness to help others.

Intern Types: Biology(General), Biomedical Sciences, Education, Health Sciences, Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Physical Therapy and Social Sciences

Language: English

Cost in US$: Please inquire for details

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, and funding of development projects and internships. The program fee also includes multiple trips to Mayan ruins, cultural activities, and snorkeling the barrier reef.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer Projects: biological research, health care, health education, nursing and nutrition

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

Typical Living Arrangement: Home-stays

Participants Travel to Belize Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

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