Senegal

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Peace Corps in Senegal

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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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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
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Support Projects in Senegal

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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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