Dominican Republic
More than 4,305 Peace Corps volunteers have served in the Dominican Republic since the program was established in 1962. Currently, 207 volunteers serve in the Dominican Republic. Volunteers work in the areas of community development, health, education, environment and business. Volunteers are trained and work in Spanish and basic Haitian Kreyol.
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Vital Statistics
- Population Average
- 9 million
- Program Dates
- 1962 - present
- Number of Volunteers
- 207
- Total Volunteers to Date
- 4,307
- Program Sectors
Community Development, Health, Education, Environment, Business
- Languages Spoken
- Spanish and basic Haitian Kreyol
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