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About Peace Corps in Guatemala
Volunteers in Guatemala work with their communities on locally prioritized projects in Agriculture, Health, and Youth in Development. During their service in Guatemala, Volunteers conduct projects in Spanish and learn to speak local languages, including Ixil, Kaqchikel, K’iche, and Mam.
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About Guatemala
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Living Conditions in Guatemala
Living arrangements can vary. Find out about the access you'll have to modern communications and more. -
Packing Guidance for Guatemala
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Stories From Guatemala
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Projects in Guatemala
Learn about the different projects underway.
Peace Corps Guatemala is seeking to engage the local market.
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Opportunities in Guatemala
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Peace Corps Response
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Virtual Service Pilot
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Photo gallery
Volunteer Veronica teaches an English class for local youth in Guatemala.
Volunteer Devon visits a greenhouse where a youth group helps grow tomatoes for commercial sale and sale to nearby schools in Guatemala.
Volunteer Daniel and local college students are developing this nursery as a seed bank for the surrounding community.
A Volunteer and community member stroll through a local market in Guatemala.
Volunteer Will and a community member work in a permagarden in Guatemala.
Volunteer Liliana helps connect agriculture extension agents with the communities they serve in Guatemala. Here she watches a community member weave traditional fabric.
A three-day demonstration workshop focused on building latrines in Quiché, Guatemala.
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Featured Volunteer Profile
Sophia C.
Guatemala
Maternal and Child Health Volunteer
Peace Corps Volunteer
"I love the small-town vibe where I live; I had never lived in a small town surrounded by farm animals and mountains until now. As an animal lover, I can hardly contain my excitement every time I see a cow, sheep, or pig."
Read about Sophia's experience
Featured Volunteer Profile
Bailey J.
Guatemala
Municipal Women's Office Volunteer
Peace Corps Volunteer
"Collaboration and communication are all very important in the successful functioning of any community, but seeing it firsthand makes me respect the public servants in Guatemala as well as at home in the U.S."
Read about Bailey's experience
Featured Volunteer Profile
Joella H.
Guatemala
Rural Extension Volunteer
Peace Corps Volunteer
"As a Volunteer you learn to expect that, well, there isn’t a 5 p.m. bus today, or a huge funeral procession is blocking the streets, or there are chickens on board the bus today. Things happen along the way, but you usually make it to your destination!"
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