Sierra Leone

Peace Corps in Sierra Leone

Volunteers in Sierra Leone work with their communities on education projects. During their service in Sierra Leone, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Krio, Mende, Temne, Mandinka, SuSu, Limba and Kuranko. 

Volunteers
Current: 54
To Date: 3810
Program Dates
1962-1994, 2010-present
Official Language
English

Volunteer Openings in Sierra Leone

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There are currently no Peace Corps Volunteer openings in Sierra Leone.

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 Health

Stories from Sierra Leone

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Photos from 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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