Dominican Republic
Peace Corps in Dominican Republic
Volunteers in the Dominican Republic work 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.
Volunteers
Current: 179
To Date: 4792
To Date: 4792
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
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