Guatemala

Peace Corps in Guatemala

There are 123 Volunteers in Guatemala working with their communities on projects in agriculture, health, and youth development. During their service in Guatemala, Volunteers learn to speak Spanish and local languages, including Ixil, Kakchiquel, Mam, and Qe'qchí. More than 5,020 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in Guatemala since the program was established in 1963.

Volunteers
Current: 123
To Date: 5020
Program Dates
1963-present
Official Language
Spanish

Volunteer Openings in Guatemala

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Healthy Schools Coordinator

Guatemala | Central America and Mexico
Departs by Sept. 19, 2017

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Youth in Development Facilitator

Guatemala | Central America and Mexico
Departs by Sept. 19, 2017

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Youth in Development Specialist

Guatemala | Central America and Mexico
Departs by Sept. 19, 2017

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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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11 times Peace Corps Volunteers had a more scenic commute than you Over 10 years of hosting Peace Corps Day Love, marriage and the Peace Corps

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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