Benin

Peace Corps in Benin

Follow us and see Volunteers in action:

Volunteers in Benin work with their communities on projects in community economic development, education, the environment, and health. During their service in Benin, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Bariba, Ditamari, Dendi, Fon, French, Mahi, and Nagot.

Volunteers
Current: 111
To Date: 2163
Program Dates
1968-present
Official Language
French

Volunteer Openings in Benin

View all

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Teacher

Benin | Africa
Departs by June 17, 2019
Read more

Health Extension Volunteer

Benin | Africa
Departs by June 17, 2019
Read more

Sustainable Agricultural Systems Extension Agent

Benin | Africa
Departs by June 17, 2019
Read more

Looking back on my Peace Corps service, I know I’ll remember not the number of trees planted or mud stoves built, but the personal connections made, the moments of simple joy that life in Africa accords, and the challenges that shaped me into being a stronger person. That will stay with me forever.

Diane Albrechtm, Volunteer in Benin.

Current Projects in Benin

Agriculture Education Health Let Girls Learn President's Malaria Initiative

Stories from Benin

View all
5 library projects bringing books and resources to communities around the world Peace Corps Volunteers help Feed the Future Atacora Essential: From Peace Corps Volunteer to Social Entrepreneur

Photos from Benin

View image in Zenfolio View image in Zenfolio View image in Zenfolio View image in Zenfolio View image in Zenfolio View image in Zenfolio View image in Zenfolio View image in Zenfolio View image in Zenfolio View image in Zenfolio

Support Projects in Benin

View all
Benin Country Fund

Contributions to the Benin Country Fund will support Volunteer and community projects that will take place in Benin.

Read more and give