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

Volunteer Openings in Peru

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Water Sanitation and Hygiene Education Facilitator

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Community Economic Development Facilitator

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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
Annual Volunteer Survey: See satisfaction results for Peru [PDF]

Stories from Peru

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5 returned Volunteers explain why it’s never too late to serve
A new pathway towards more conscious businesses in Peru
The people you’ll meet when you apply to be a Peace Corps Volunteer

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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