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, SiSwati, TshiVenda, and XiTsonga. 

Volunteers
Current: 129
To Date: 1539
Program Dates
1997-present
Official Language
English, Afrikaans, + 9

Volunteer Openings in South Africa

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There are no Peace Corps Volunteer openings in South Africa, but if you are an experienced professional, explore Peace Corps Response openings in this country and others.
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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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What Volunteers from top states say about Peace Corps service Uplift yourself, but bring others along with you Finding Lifetime Connections During a Life-Changing Adventure

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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