Belize You are here Home Belize In this Section Projects in Belize Stories from Belize Preparing to Volunteer Living Conditions Training Health Safety and Security Diversity and Inclusion Packing List Director's Welcome About Staff Contact Us Stories from Belize Every Peace Corps Volunteer has a story to tell. Read stories from Volunteers about what it's like to live and work in Belize. 1-20 of 39 results 5 returned Volunteers explain why it’s never too late to serve By Peace Corps May 11, 2022 These 4 Volunteers with disabilities were determined to serve By Peace Corps March 14, 2022 How an 8-year-old added meaning to my Peace Corps Response service By Mickie Cuevas-Post June 18, 2021 In my hour of frustration, the answer to the question, “Why am I here?” became evident. Superstars: when readers get support, they fly By Judith Jones March 24, 2021 Innovative teachers in Belize help new readers gain confidence and skills By Allison Knutson March 23, 2021 After 30 years, a Peace Corps Response dream comes true in Belize By Isela Garay March 12, 2021 “I’m going to join the Peace Corps when I grow up!” Building relationships in my community By Sierra Jackson Sept. 16, 2020 As I enter the 6 month mark at site I have had some time to reflect on how things are going, and overall nothing but GREAT! Working with Health Counterparts By Ellen Mitchell Sept. 16, 2020 Working with Nurse Sima, Nurse/Community Health Worker (CHW) Greene and CHW Carolyn in my village has been a wonderful experience. Starting my service at the community clinic By DJ Whitmer Sept. 16, 2020 It all began on a quiet day in my second week of service. Collaborating with the Parents-Teachers Association to bring a school feeding program. Sept. 16, 2020 In September of 2018, the primary school held its annual beginning of the year meeting. Creating our own Literacy Intervention groups By Claudia B. May 6, 2019 Spanish is the first language for most children in my village. Community Health Worker, Antonio By Jerad R. June 13, 2018 Antonio, the Community Health Worker (CHW) in my village, has had a rich history with Peace Corps Volunteers throughout his life. I served in Jamaica twice, 40 years apart By Miguelina Cuevas-Post April 30, 2018 I first set foot on Jamaican soil on August 1, 1976, living and working in St. Mary until June 1, 1978. I did not return to the island until 38 years later. Belizean-American does Peace Corps! By Christophe E. April 19, 2018 Belizean-American, Christophe, is currently serving as a Peace Corps Response Volunteer in Peace Corps Zambia! A dream deferred By Jo Ann Jennings Feb. 9, 2018 Working with mothers to reduce malnutrition By Loryann F. Oct. 27, 2017 When I came to my village, I met the nurse who seemed unmotivated and overwhelmed with work. Safe space for girls through GLOW club By Anna M. Oct. 26, 2017 My GLOW counterpart and I had been wanting to do a session with the girls where we discussed puberty, nutrition, our bodies, and menstruation. Garbage disposal project By Lindsey Weiner Oct. 26, 2017 Like many communities in Belize, one of the major problems in my village was the prevalence of littering and lack of environmental values. Combat malnutrition with home gardens! By Grace S. Oct. 26, 2017 Malnutrition is a significant problem being faced by many Q’eqchi Mayan communities across southern Belize. Tilapia-Farming project in my village By Andy M. Sept. 1, 2017 When discussing projects with the village council and school personnel, I suggested a Tilapia-farming project. Pages Currently on page 1 Page 2 Next page
