Guatemala

Peace Corps in Guatemala

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Volunteers in Guatemala work 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.

Volunteers
All-time: 5,269
Program Dates
1963-present
Official Language
Spanish

Volunteer Openings in Guatemala

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Community Economic Development Facilitator

Departs no earlier than Mid 2022
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Youth in Development Program Coordinator

Departs no earlier than Mid 2022
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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 Agriculture Community Economic Development

Stories from Guatemala

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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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