Peru

Stories from Peru

Every Peace Corps Volunteer has a story to tell. Read stories from Volunteers about what it's like to live and work in Peru.

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Woman in blue shirt surrounded by school children from Panama

5 education positions you can apply for today with Peace Corps Response!

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Peace Corps Response sends Volunteers on highly specialized assignments for 12 months or less. If you have a background in teaching English as a foreign language, special education, or developing training materials, these might be the positions for you!

Saving the world (literally): 7 Volunteers reflect on the work they and their communities have done to protect the environment

Peace Corps

Each and every day is a chance to protect and better our planet. Whether they’re an educator, agriculturalist, or environmentalist, Peace Corps Volunteers strive to make a positive environmental impact in their countries of service.

Service with City Year prepared me for challenges, adventure and joy in the Peace Corps

Brittany White

It was the Spring of 2013 and I had just accepted the offer to serve as an AmeriCorps member with City Year Philadelphia.

What Volunteers from top states say about Peace Corps service

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11 interesting volunteer opportunities for 12 months or less

Peace Corps Response

Peace Corps Response offers volunteer opportunities for experienced professionals to serve in communities around the world.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. helped inspire me to join the Peace Corps

Selena Montelongo

Growing up, I always said I wanted to help people.

One fo the artisanal fishing boats on the shores of Cabo Blanco, overlooking the rest of the fleet.

Helping fishermen help themselves on the coast of Peru

Christopher Giordano

As I leave my hut in the morning, I see the white sails of fishermen dancing along the horizon; in the afternoon, whales breach less than a mile from shore; and, in the light of the setting sun, I watch seabirds feeding before roosting for the night.