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Policies
Behavioral Expectations
- Being in sufficient good health to undertake the program.
- Acting in an appropriate and respectful manner towards the local people, fellow travelers, program participants, and staff in accordance with the customs, laws, regulations, and ordinances of Peru, Belize or Mexico.
- Communicating effectively your interests, skills, limitations, and needs to home community members and program staff members.
Extension Policy
Volunteers already onsite may extend their program if given approval from the site director. Site directors must consider the following in approving an extension:
- Project availability
- Home stay availability
- Quality of participant
Requests for extensions should be submitted no later than 2 weeks before the extension. Most extensions are approved. The procedure for a program extension is:
- Volunteer must submit a written request via email or note to the site director indicating dates
- The note must be saved
- Site director reviews and approves/denies the request
- Site director informs the US or UK office of the extension
- Site director informs the volunteer to submit payment for extension
Payment can be made online or by check
Program Flexibility and Safety
ProWorld programs are different from travel or adventure programs. Each development project and internship is unique and often cannot be implemented exactly as planned for a variety of reasons. There are numerous factors, though closely monitored, that are beyond our control. Applicants are advised that these variables may require changes before or during a program. Part of the challenge and growth opportunity is in adapting to changing conditions and overcoming the obstacles they may present.
Refund Policy
The program deposit of $200 / £125 will be applied towards the total program fee. The program deposit is non-refundable for Participants who have been accepted into the program. The program deposit will be fully refunded to non-successful Participants. If the Participant cancels for any reason, the Participant must notify ProWorld in writing. The cancellation will be effective upon receipt of the writing by ProWorld at its US or UK administrative office. Careful planning goes into developing study abroad and volunteer programs. As a result, ProWorld incurs substantial administrative and planning costs prior to the start of each program. Participants who cancel more than 2 weeks prior to the program start will receive a refund on the program fee paid, less the deposit. Individuals who cancel or shorten their program less than 2 weeks prior to the program start or during the program will not receive a refund.
Trip Cancellations
Travel Documents and Insurance
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