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: 188
To Date: 3751
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 31, 2020
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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Facilitator

Peru | South America
Departs by March 31, 2020
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Current Projects in Peru

Health Community Economic Development Youth in Development

Stories from Peru

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Saving the world (literally): 7 Volunteers reflect on the work they and their communities have done to protect the environment Service with City Year prepared me for challenges, adventure and joy in the Peace Corps What Volunteers from top states say about Peace Corps 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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Improvement of Tourism Services
Kai Thompson
Volunteer from Colorado

The community restaurant located in the local region of Ancash represents a major entrepreneurship opportunity. Over the next 10 months ...

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