Peru

Peace Corps in Peru

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

Volunteers
Current: 167
To Date: 3638
Program Dates
1962-1974, 2002-present
Official Language
Spanish, Quechua, Aymara

Volunteer Openings in Peru

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Community Economic Development Facilitator

Peru | South America
Departs by March 12, 2019
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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Facilitator

Peru | South America
Departs by March 12, 2019
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Current Projects in Peru

Community Economic Development Environment Health Youth in Development

Stories from Peru

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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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