Sierra Leone

Peace Corps in Sierra Leone

During their service in Sierra Leone, Volunteers learn to speak the local languages, including: Krio, Mende, Temne, Mandinka, SuSu, Limba and Kuranko. More than 3,660 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in Sierra Leone since the program was established in 1962.
Volunteers
Current: 10
To Date: 3660
Program Dates
1962-1994, 2010-present
Official Language
English

Volunteer Openings in Sierra Leone

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Secondary Education English Teacher

Sierra Leone | Africa
Departs by July 5, 2017

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Secondary Education Math Teacher

Sierra Leone | Africa
Departs by July 5, 2017

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Secondary Education Science Teacher

Sierra Leone | Africa
Departs by July 5, 2017

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Peace Corps Volunteers "serve," not "help." "Help" denotes a paternalistic idea that we know what is best. Peace Corps Volunteers work with community partners to determine what should be done and how. Without their help Volunteers cannot accomplish anything.

Elizabeth Haight, Volunteer in Sierra Leone, 2012-2014

Current Projects in Sierra Leone

Education

Stories from Sierra Leone

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10 things Peace Corps has taught me Young African Leaders Initiative program: The opportunity of a lifetime So you want to join the Peace Corps and teach folks to read? Here's what you'll be doing.

Photos from Sierra Leone

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Support Projects in Sierra Leone

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Sierra Leone Country Fund

Contributions to the Sierra Leone Country Fund will support Volunteer and community projects that will take place in Sierra Leone.

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