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About Peace Corps in Timor-Leste
Volunteers in Timor-Leste work with their communities on locally prioritized projects in Education and Community Economic Development. During their service in Timor-Leste, Volunteers learn to speak Tetun.
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About Timor-Leste
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Living Conditions in Timor-Leste
Living arrangements can vary. Find out about the access you'll have to modern communications and more. -
Packing Guidance for Timor-Leste
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Stories From Timor-Leste
Read stories from Volunteers about what it's like to live and work. -
Projects in Timor-Leste
Learn about the different projects underway.
Peace Corps Timor-Leste is seeking to engage the local market.
See available contracts and vacancies.
See available contracts and vacancies.
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Opportunities in Timor-Leste
Peace Corps Volunteer
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Peace Corps Response
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Virtual Service Pilot
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Photo gallery
During a workshop in Timor-Leste community members come together to identify top community needs in education, economic development, waste management, health care, and historic restoration.
Boats lie off the coast of Timor Leste.
A Volunteer with Timorese community members.
A Volunteer enjoys coastal waters off of Timor-Leste.
Tilling land to prepare for planting in Timor-Leste.
A Volunteer works alongside community members in a Timorese garden.
Preparing food in Timor-Leste.
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Featured Volunteer Profile
Sina B.
Timor-Leste
Business and Agriculture Development Facilitator
Peace Corps Volunteer
"I love the misty mornings, the rice fields, and the sound of buffaloes mooing in the distance in Timor-Leste. Most of all, I love how close-knit everyone is in my tiny rural village. It feels like one big family, where every adult helps raise every child."
Read about Sina's experience
Featured Volunteer Profile
William J.
Timor-Leste
English Teacher
Peace Corps Volunteer
"A warm smile and being open to talking to everyone who wants to chat have gone a long way in helping me integrate into the community."
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Featured Volunteer Profile
Jade J.
Timor-Leste
English Teacher
Peace Corps Volunteer
"Throughout this past year I have built relationships with my students and grown to love them. Seeing them return that love and enthusiasm to learn has been the most enjoyable aspect of serving my community."
Read about Jade's experience
