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
All-time: 1,703
Program Dates
1997-present
Official Language
English, Afrikaans, + 9

Volunteer Openings in South Africa

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Primary School English Teacher

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HIV Awareness and Prevention Coordinator

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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
Annual Volunteer Survey: See satisfaction results for South Africa [PDF]

Stories from South Africa

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Corps to Career: How the Peace Corps jump-started my career in international higher education
Reviving sustainable aquaculture in the Philippines
A child of Jim Crow laws, senior citizen promotes education

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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