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
To Date: 3,864
Program Dates
1962-1974, 2002-present
Official Language
Spanish, Quechua, Aymara

Volunteer Openings in South America Region

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English Education Volunteer

Departs Late 2021
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Agriculture Extension Promoter

Departs Late 2021
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Community Environment Promoter

Departs Late 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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A Peace Corps Volunteer deploys science background to improve water quality in Peru Not Retiring Any Time Soon: Our Service in Guatemala and Peru Corps to Career: From Public Service to Food Service

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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