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
Current: N/A
To Date: 4859
Program Dates
1962-present
Official Language
Spanish

Volunteer Openings in Caribbean Region

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Primary Education Advisor

Departs Mid 2021
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Spanish Primary Literacy Promoter

Departs Mid 2021
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Youth Development Volunteer

Departs Mid 2021
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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

Education Community Economic Development Youth in Development

Stories from Dominican Republic

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My host families in the Dominican Republic 5 Americans reflect on ways their Hispanic heritage influenced their Peace Corps service 5 Americans reflect on ways their Hispanic heritage influenced their Peace Corps service

Support Projects in Dominican Republic

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Dominican Republic Country Fund

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

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