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
All-time: 4,859
Program Dates
1962-present
Official Language
Spanish

Volunteer Openings in Dominican Republic

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Spanish Primary School Literacy Promoter

Departs no earlier than Mid 2022
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Youth Development Facilitator

Departs no earlier than Mid 2022
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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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Three Peace Corps members share how inspiration from JFK led to public service abroad
Mother, daughter share Peace Corps connection to the Dominican Republic
Arc of Service: A Photo Essay of Service in the 1990s

Photos from Dominican Republic

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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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