South Africa

Peace Corps in South Africa

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Volunteers in South Africa working with their communities on projects in education and health. During their service in South Africa, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including IsiZulu, Sepedi, and TshiVenda. 

Volunteers
To Date: 1,703
Program Dates
1997-present
Official Language
English, Afrikaans, + 9

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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So much of Peace Corps service is about learning to be someone they can trust.

Melinda Morgan, Peace Corps Volunteer

Current Projects in South Africa

Education Health President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief

Stories from South Africa

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A child of Jim Crow laws, senior citizen promotes education Using past experiences to change the future What Volunteers from top states say about Peace Corps service

Photos from South Africa

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Support Projects in South Africa

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South Africa Country Fund

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

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