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About Peace Corps in Albania and Montenegro
Volunteers in Albania work with their communities on locally prioritized projects in Health, Education, and Community Economic Development. During their service, Volunteers in Albania learn to speak Albanian and Volunteers in Montenegro learn to speak Montenegrin.
Country Director's Welcome
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About Albania and Montenegro
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Living Conditions in Albania and Montenegro
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Packing Guidance for Albania and Montenegro
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Stories From Albania and Montenegro
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Projects in Albania and Montenegro
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Navigating Identities in Albania and Montenegro
Find out more about views on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Peace Corps Albania and Montenegro is seeking to engage the local market.
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Opportunities in Albania and Montenegro
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Photo gallery
This school won first prize in a "Zero Waste" competition in their region with the support of a Volunteer. Teachers, the director, and students present items they made from recyclable materials.
Eight months into her service, Volunteer Minju returned to visit the family who hosted her during pre-service training.
Volunteer Minju delivers an oral health hygiene lesson to fourth grade students.
A town on the western coast of Montenegro, by the Adriatic Sea.
A town in western Montenegro, located on the shore of the Adriatic Sea.
A traditional festival in Albania.
A scenic view of Albania.
This Volunteer helps support a girls' basketball camp.
Volunteer Nikole teaches alongside her counterpart Sonila in Albania.
Lezhë Castle overlooks the city of Lezhë in Albania. The city is one of Albania's longest continuously inhabited cities with about 2,400 years of recorded history.
Volunteer Maria helps coordinate a coding club at her school in Albania.
Volunteer Maria in the classroom with a coding club she supports in Albania.
Volunteer Ossian engages student in a debate club in Montenegro.
Local counterpart Selma helps students in a Montenegro classroom.
Local counterpart Selma teaches in a Montenegro classroom.
Volunteer Patricia teaches a class in Montenegro.
Volunteer Angela teaches class in Montenegro.
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Featured Volunteer Profile
Idorico "Sebastian"
Albania
Youth Health and Well-being Volunteer
Peace Corps Volunteer
"... I’m learning how to be more patient. When say something unclear while teaching, I have to rephrase things until the students get it. My local teaching partner has been really good about helping me convey my thoughts to the students."
Read about Idorico "Sebastian"'s experience
Featured Volunteer Profile
Ossian L.
Montenegro
Elementary school teacher
Peace Corps Volunteer
"My family has a long history of service to the U.S., predominantly in the military, and I in turn wanted to contribute to that tradition of service … I can now proudly include the Peace Corps in my family’s list of American service organizations."
Read about Ossian's experience
Featured Volunteer Profile
Patti S.
Montenegro
TEFL Volunteer
Peace Corps Volunteer
"I became interested in the Peace Corps as I was nearing retirement ... It has been a tremendously rewarding experience, more than I had anticipated."
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