Guatemala

Peace Corps in Guatemala

There are more than 105 Volunteers in Guatemala working with their communities on projects in health and youth development. During their service in Guatemala, Volunteers conduct projects in Spanish and learn to speak local languages, including Ixil, Kaqchikel, K’iche, and Mam. More than 5,075 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in Guatemala since the program was established in 1963. 

Volunteers
Current: 105
To Date: 5075
Program Dates
1963-present
Official Language
Spanish

Volunteer Openings in Guatemala

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Rural Extension Agent

Guatemala | Central America and Mexico
Departs by Feb. 26, 2018

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Maternal and Child Health Volunteer

Guatemala | Central America and Mexico
Departs by Feb. 26, 2018

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Maternal and Child Health Specialist

Guatemala | Central America and Mexico
Departs by Feb. 26, 2018

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Ajkem richin k´aslem. (Kaqchikel) Cuerpo de Paz, tejedores de la vida. (Español) Peace Corps, weavers of life. (English)

Language and Culture Department , Peace Corps Guatemala

Current Projects in Guatemala

Health Youth in Development Feed the Future

Stories from Guatemala

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6 reasons you should put your Spanish skills to use in the Peace Corps 8 projects bringing safe, sustainable water sources to communities around the world What do you wish Americans knew about your country of service?

Photos from Guatemala

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Guatemala Country Fund

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

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