Dominican Republic
Peace Corps in Dominican Republic
There
are more than 150 Volunteers in the Dominican Republic working with their
communities on projects in community economic development, education, health, and
youth development. During their service in the Dominican Republic, Volunteers learn
to speak Spanish. More than 4,630 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in the
Dominican Republic since the program was established in 1962.
Volunteers
Current: 150
To Date: 4630
To Date: 4630
Program Dates
1962-present
Official Language
Spanish
Volunteer Openings in Dominican Republic
View allPeace Corps Volunteers "serve", not "help". "Help" denotes a paternalistic idea that we know what is best. Peace Corps Volunteers work with community partners to determine what should be done and how. Without their help, Volunteers cannot accomplish anything.
Elizabeth Haight, 2012-2014
Current Projects in Dominican Republic
Stories from Dominican Republic
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6 reasons you should put your Spanish skills to use in the Peace Corps
A day in the life of an 'hombre serio' in the Dominican Republic
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