Peru

Peace Corps in Peru

There are more than 235 Volunteers in Peru working 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. More than 3,580 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in Peru since the program was established in 1962. 

Volunteers
Current: 235
To Date: 3580
Program Dates
1962-1974, 2002-present
Official Language
Spanish, Quechua, Aymara

Volunteer Openings in Peru

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Youth Development Facilitator

Peru | South America
Departs by Sept. 3, 2018

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Public Health Educator

Peru | South America
Departs by Sept. 3, 2018

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Current Projects in Peru

Community Economic Development Environment Health Youth in Development

Stories from 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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