Business and Information & Communication Technology

Business Volunteers work to strengthen infrastructure and encourage economic opportunities in communities. They participate at many levels, whether helping artisan cooperatives in rural Africa market their handmade goods or training people in Eastern Europe to take advantage of new free-market opportunities.

Volunteers may teach in a classroom setting, affording them a respected position in the community and paving the way to community-based business development projects. These projects include training entrepreneurs in the basic skills of small business development or working with women to help them expand their access to credit and find new markets for their products.

Volunteers work with development banks, nongovernmental organizations, and municipalities to support local community development projects.

Click on the links below to learn more about the specific opportunities and requirements for business and information & communication technology Volunteers in the Peace Corps.

Business Advising

Volunteers assist private and public businesses, local and regional governments, nonprofit organizations, women's and youth groups, and educational institutions.

Business Development

Volunteers assist private and public businesses, local and regional governments, nonprofit organizations, women's and youth groups, and educational institutions.

NGO Development

Volunteers focus on increasing family income, improving the environment for businesses, educating young people, and helping businesses find markets for traditional or value-added products.

Urban and Regional Planning

Volunteers work with municipalities and communities, as well as with regional or national governments.

Information & Communication Technology

Volunteers provide technical training and support to school systems, health ministries, municipal government offices, businesses, and non-governmental organizations.

Last updated Aug 04 2009