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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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Not retiring any time soon: our service in Guatemala and Peru
By Madeline Kellner
October 23, 2020
Serving As A Volunteer
A Peruvian man and a white woman stand together by a table and smile
Corps to Career: From Public Service to Food Service
By Amy Narr
February 14, 2020
After Service
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5 Volunteers and their communities protect the environment
By Peace Corps
June 5, 2019
Serving As A Volunteer
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Service with City Year prepared me for challenges, adventure and joy in the Peace Corps
By Brittany White
March 13, 2019
After Service
FL The Gambia
What Volunteers from top states say about Peace Corps service
By Peace Corps
December 13, 2018
Becoming A Volunteer
Selena Montelongo
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. helped inspire me to join the Peace Corps
By Selena Montelongo
March 7, 2018
Serving As A Volunteer
Friends and neighbors roasting their marshmallows.
S’more cultural exchange: Celebrating the Fourth of July in Perú
By Mark Goldy-Brown
July 3, 2017
Serving As A Volunteer
VIDEO: Hospitality in Peru
VIDEO: Hospitality in Peru
By Peace Corps
February 28, 2017
Serving As A Volunteer
Jeannie Folan med school
From Peace Corps to med school
By Jeannie Folan
June 8, 2016
After Service
Let Girls Learn in Peru
Income-generating activities for women artisans in Peru
By Brooklynn Adelman
May 19, 2016
Serving As A Volunteer
Guatemala smile
17 smiles to start your day
By Peace Corps
September 14, 2015
After Service
Yi Peng
11 festivals you might see as a Peace Corps Volunteer
By Peace Corps
April 27, 2015
Serving As A Volunteer
Breaking down barriers
Breaking down barriers
By Betty Zambrano
October 24, 2014
After Service