Guyana

Peace Corps in Guyana

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Volunteers in Guyana work with their communities on projects in education, health, and the environment. During their service in Guyana, Volunteers learn to speak Creolese.

Volunteers
All-time: 988
Program Dates
1966-1971, 1995-present
Official Language
English

Volunteer Openings in Guyana

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Primary Literacy Promoter

Departs no earlier than Mid 2022
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Community Conservation Promoter

Departs no earlier than Mid 2022
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Adolescent Health Promoter

Departs no earlier than Mid 2022
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Nah every ting scholar kno, he larn from teacha. In life, you learn from everybody and everything in the environment in which you find yourself.

Guyanese proverb

Current Projects in Guyana

Education Health Environment

Stories from Guyana

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Three Peace Corps members share how inspiration from JFK led to public service abroad Arc of Service: A Photo Essay of Service in the 1990s Serving in Guyana, South America’s Hidden Gem

Photos from Guyana

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Support Projects in Guyana

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Guyana Country Fund

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

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