Senegal

Peace Corps in Senegal

Volunteers in Senegal work with their communities on locally prioritized projects in Agriculture, Community Economic Development, Environment and Health sectors. During their service in Senegal, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Fulakunda, Jaxanke, Mandinka, Pulaar du Nord, Pulafuta, Seereer, and Wolof.

Volunteers

Current: 54
All-time: 4,226

Program Dates

1963-present

Official Language

French

Volunteer Openings in Senegal

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Health Extension Volunteer

Business Development Service Agent

Peace Corps Senegal offers a culturally, personally, and professionally enriching experience to Volunteers who arrive with a mindset of community service, humility, resilience, and flexibility. Senegalese communities have valued and cherished the thousands of Peace Corps Volunteers who have served over the past 60 years. If you are seeking a rewarding experience where professional service and cultural and personal growth are important to you, Peace Corps Senegal may be a perfect fit for you.
Jo Anne Yeager Sallah, Country Director

Director's Welcome

Current Projects in Senegal

Agriculture Environment Community Economic Development Health Feed the Future President's Malaria Initiative Youth in Development

Annual Volunteer Survey: See satisfaction results for Senegal [PDF]

Stories from Senegal

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Photos from Senegal

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Support Projects in Senegal

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Senegal Country Fund

Volunteers across Senegal partner with local communities to implement community-driven projects in agriculture, community economic development, environment and health. Working …

Over 100 community members attended a training session for the surrounding community organized by the students and the Peace Corps …

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