Peru

Peace Corps in Peru

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Volunteers in Peru work with their communities on projects in community economic development, health, and youth development. During their service in Peru, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Quechua and Spanish.

Volunteers
Current: N/A
To Date: 3864
Program Dates
1962-1974, 2002-present
Official Language
Spanish, Quechua, Aymara

Volunteer Openings in South America Region

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Primary Literacy Promoter

Departs Mid 2021
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Environmental Education Volunteer

Departs Mid 2021
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Health Extension Volunteer

Departs Mid 2021
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Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.

Mark Twain

Current Projects in Peru

Health Community Economic Development Youth in Development

Stories from Peru

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Corps to Career: From Public Service to Food Service 5 education positions you can apply for today with Peace Corps Response! Saving the world (literally): 7 Volunteers reflect on the work they and their communities have done to protect the environment

Photos from Peru

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Support Projects in Peru

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Peru Country Fund

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

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