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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: Internships begin the first Saturday or each month. There is a 2 week minimum duration required.

Description: Intern and gain real-world experience in San Ignacio, Belize. San Ignacio is an attractive market town set among tropical hills and home to a diverse population of Creole, Maya and Mestizo populations. As an intern, you will work abroad with the community and one of our affiliated non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government social programs or a self-initiated project. Your project is determined by community need and your skills and interests. You will be a part of real, sustainable development. A designated Project Coordinator guides each intern through the project planning, execution and conclusion phases of their program.

In addition, interns enjoy a flexible program structure which allows them to gradually increase their level of immersion. Programs also include cultural and adventure excursions including visits to Mayan ruins, hikes in the lush rain forests and local festivals.

Highlights:
- Gain International Experience
- Intern at any time throughout the year
- Trek through the Rain forest
- Immerse yourself in local culture at a community festival

Intern Types: Business Admin, Management, Development, Education, Health Sciences, Human Rights, Journalism, Sports and Technology

Language: English

Cost in US$: $1,895 for the first 2 weeks; $385/additional week

Cost Includes: Excursions, Food, Housing, In-country orientation/Training and In-country staff support

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer Projects: community development, health care and sports

Age Range: 18 +

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. .

Typical Living Arrangement: Home-stays

Participants Travel to Belize Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time Is 2-3 Months

International Education Programs at Jacksonville University's Mission Statement: International Education Programs (IEP) at Jacksonville University promotes global experiences by engaging students and faculty in study, internship and volunteer programs that will expose them to other countries, cultures, languages and people. International Education Programs (IEP) at Jacksonville University promotes cultural immersion through challenging study programs, relevant internship placements, and life-changing service learning opportunities in 19 different countries around the world. Our number one priority is to consistently offer the support services and resources that enable participants to immerse in the local culture, contribute to the local community, and learn more about themselves and the world through their travel experiences. IEP programs cater to individual needs based on desired length of stay, language competency, location, and academic discipline.

Year Founded: 2000