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  India

Term: Throughout the year 
Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: throughout the year

Description: Conserve a country's rich bio-diversity, work in environmental parks in an outreach program to conserve animal & plant species and provide environmental education to the local community.

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

Programs are highly supported by an on-site 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 Environmental Conservation Internship. Watch the moon rise over the picturesque desert of Mysore, India, explore the multitude of natural landscapes and wonders that India has to offer, and participate in extensive cultural activities, such as Yoga or Aryuvedic Medicinal Practices. 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 an adventurous spirit, a true desire to explore, and a willingness to help others.

Intern Types: Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Management, Environmental Sci (Atmosph.), Environmental Studies, Forestry, Horticulture and Occupational, Envir. Health

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 regional excursions in the area.

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer Projects: adult education, conservation, eco-tourism, environment, global warming, planting and tree planting

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.

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

Typical Living Arrangement: Group living

Participants Travel to India Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time Is 7-14 days

Post Services Include:

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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