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: 159
To Date: 4705
To Date: 4705
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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Corps to Career: From Peace Corps service to space
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