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 Mexico.
The dual focus of development work and culturla immersion 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 by side with local health care providers and community members during your Health Care Internship, stay with a local family, and learn Spanish!
Watch the moon rise over the cathedral, see the temples at Monte Alban, and experience the cultural richness of Oaxaca. Adventures combined with cultural excursions and productive volunteer work form a comprehensive and unique volunteer experience.
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
Participants must have basic medical training (first aid), intermediate Spanish skills, an adventurous spirit, a true desire to explore, and a willingness to help others.
Travel Types:
Archaeology,
BackPacking,
Birdwatching,
Eco Tours,
Ecology,
Hiking,
Homestay,
Mountaineering,
Nature Tours,
Overland Tours,
Student Tours,
Tours
and Volunteering
Intern Types:
Biomedical Sciences,
Health Sciences,
Medicine,
Nursing,
Occupational, Envir. Health,
Pharmaceuticals,
Social Work
and Women's Studies
Language:
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, Spanish language instruction, and funding of development projects and internships. The program fee also includes multiple trips to ruins, cultural activities, and visits to rural communities.
Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
adult education,
anthropology,
community health,
environment,
health,
health care,
health education,
medicine,
nursing,
nutrition,
sanitation,
social services, social work,
teaching,
volunteering,
women
and youth
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:
Home-stays
Participants Travel to Mexico
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
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
Mexico
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