Sierra Leone

Peace Corps in Sierra Leone

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

Volunteers
To Date: 3,911
Program Dates
1962-1994, 2010-present
Official Language
English

Volunteer Openings in Africa Region

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Public Health Educator

Departs Late 2021
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Health Extension Volunteer

Departs Mid 2021
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Agroforestry Volunteer

Departs Late 2021
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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 Health

Stories from Sierra Leone

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Triplets bond at the outset of their shared Peace Corps journey What I think about when I think about West Africa 8 volunteer opportunities for creative types

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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