Welcome to Social Entrepreneur Corps! This innovative and dynamic international internship/volunteering program that was established in December of 2005 by the leadership of the New Development Solutions Group.  

  • Are you an undergrad or recent graduate looking to jumpstart a career in international development?
  • Are you interested in working side-by-side, on a grassroots level with professional social entrepreneurs?
  • Would it inspire you to experience both the challenges and the possibilities of this rapidly-evolving field?
  • Have you thought about volunteering in development work?
  • Would you like to learn Spanish, live with local families and experience the beauty, culture and adventure of a Latin American country?

If your answer is “Yes!” then Social Entrepreneur Corps may be the program for you…

What are the benefits of being a Social Entrepreneur Corps participant? We believe this is best answered in the words of Scojo Foundation Director of Programs, Neil Blumenthal.....

"For those interested in social enterprise and international development, there is no better way to gain real world experience. Social Entrepreneur Corps offers dynamic individuals a rare opportunity to participate in active social enterprises in the developing world. A dedicated staff combined with field-based learning exposes participants to the nuances of effective development work and the problem-solving strategies that social entrepreneurs use to overcome everyday challenges."

Apply now and invest in yourself to gain the experience of a lifetime.

Join us for…

  • A survey of rural economic development strategies and execution models
  • Experience in practical, successful social entrepreneurship in a developing country environment
  • Insight into a new culture and the nuances of indigenous societal interaction
  • An opportunity to work side-by-side with the leaders of the New Development Solutions Group
  • One on one classroom Spanish study followed by in the field practical application
  • A chance to work with the local entrepreneurs that we train and support
  • An adventure that includes visits to ruins, backcountry hiking and climbing an active volcano  

We understand that there are many options out there when searching for the right international experience. However, we are confident that if you are looking for a comprehensive, hands-on experience where you will contribute more than you could ever have thought possible, no one can offer you a more compelling experience than Social Entrepreneur Corps.

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Social Entrepreneurship in Action...

CE Solutions / Partner For Surgery Announce New Collaboration

CE Solutions is proud to announce a new collaboration with Partner for Surgery ("PFS"). This US and Guatemala based organization is dedicated to bringing surgical care to the most remote and disadvantaged Guatemalan communities. PFS' and CE Solutions' philosophies and methodologies are very similar in that both organizations strive to provide the appropriate training and human/financial resources necessary so that local leaders can earn an incentive- based income whilst playing an integral role in solving local problems. PFS employs local regional managers who work to identify people with surgical needs in their surrounding communities. These managers then guide those with the greatest needs through a process whereby US and European doctors volunteering their time in Guatemala can perform life changing surgeries. To date, PFS has helped bring surgery to almost 2,300 people in rural Guatemala.

The alliance offers a compelling opportunity for both organizations to enhance their outreach and provide greater services to people in need. As we work in geographic regions where PFS currently does not, PFS will be training select Vision Advisors (amongst others) to conduct initial surgical needs evaluations in remote villages. This will allow PFS to quickly broaden its reach and improve its ability to bring surgical care to people in rural communities. Conversely, as PFS works in regions where we have not yet established a presence, CE Solutions will be training select PFS regional managers to become Vision Advisors and thus earn greater income while creating broader access to reading glasses and vision care. All of this translates to an efficient leveraging of resources on an organizational level, but most importantly to the creation of more opportunities for hard working Guatemalan social entrepreneurs to help more people in their communities with essential health care. We view this as yet another means whereby CE Solutions can provide intelligent development solutions through our network of entrepreneurs who are constantly looking to solve more problems in their communities. We thank PFS for their support and confidence.

Social Entrepreneur Corps is an initiative of New Development Experience LLC, 2007