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Winter Break Project
Come to Belize for two weeks of hands-on development work, full cultural immersion and a life-changing experience.
Group Volunteer Projects
Group oriented project, living, and adventure experience
- Group Development Project and Funding
- 1 to 2 Day Intensive Orientation
- Regular staff support and contact
- Community Round Table Discussions
- Weekly adventure and cultural experiences
- Community Immersion and Local Artisan Visits
- Full Room and Board in a Group Setting
- All onsite program transportation
- 2 week programs, dates selected by ProWorld, open enrollment
- Health and Travel Insurance
- Children's Park and Community Center
- Small business management workshops
- Health outreach clinic to rural villages
- Construction of Mayan Traditional Medicinal House & Rainforest Medicine Trail
- Construction of an extension to a local hospital for use as a radiology center
- Renovation of a village library
- National Park irrigation and trail maintenance
Upcoming ProBelize Projects
- Painting and renovation of local hospital
- Building a school playground
- Providing basic medical services and health education
- Environmental protection projects
- Building a community education center
Excursions:
A mix of adventure and cultural activities may include: Mayan ruins, rainforest, and cave exploration
Remote community cultural events
Snorkeling the barrier reef
Group Living
Group Volunteer Projects are team programs. The bonds created with your fellow volunteers often prove to be one of the most memorable aspects of the experience. Lodging is in shared rooms at local guest house accommodations. Meals are prepared by local cooks and served family style allowing for a generous amount of reflection on the day's challenges and successes. All housing options provide volunteers with beds, indoor plumbing, and showers.
Prerequisites:
Team work and desire to help
Suitable for students and adults
Suitable for students and adults
Where
San Ignacio and surrounding villages
When
Winter Break Dec 27, 2009 - Jan 9, 2010
Cost
$1,895
$200 bring a friend discount: www.myproworld.org/prices
Early Application - 3 months prior to program start or sooner $200 bring a friend discount: www.myproworld.org/prices
Application Deadline - 1 month prior
Total Fee Due - 6 weeks prior
Program fees do not include: international or domestic airfare, passport or visa fees, independent travel during the program, or personal expenses. Program fees may change without notice due to currency exchanges and the unique nature of international travel.
Typical Itinerary
Group Program itineraries are structured to meet the needs of each participating group. An example of a typical Group Program itinerary is provided below.
Pre-Departure Organizational Meetings and Pre-departure Materials
Day 1 Arrive in Country
Day 2 Orientation, settle in and unpack
Day 3 Introduction to the community.
Day 4 Initiation of development project, Begin development project .
Days 5-7 Work with community on development project each morning
Group and/or Community lunch
Day 1 Arrive in Country
Day 2 Orientation, settle in and unpack
Day 3 Introduction to the community.
Day 4 Initiation of development project, Begin development project .
Days 5-7 Work with community on development project each morning
Group and/or Community lunch
Afternoon project work
Nightly cultural activities
Nightly cultural activities
Day 8-9
Weekend adventure or cultural trip
Weekend adventure or cultural trip
Day 10-14 Work with community on development project each morning
Group and/or Community lunch
Afternoon project work
Nightly cultural activities
Nightly cultural activities
Day 15 Free Day
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