Dominican Republic

Peace Corps in Dominican Republic
Volunteers in the Dominican Republic work with their communities on projects in community economic development, education, and youth development. During their service in the Dominican Republic, Volunteers learn to speak Spanish.
Volunteers
To Date: 4,859
Program Dates
1962-present
Official Language
Spanish
Volunteer Openings in Caribbean Region
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There are currently no Peace Corps Volunteer openings in Dominican Republic.
Peace 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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