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Serve where you’re needed mostYouth Skills Training Officer
Youth in Development
Job highlights
- Help young adults who struggled in or dropped out of a school get a second chance.
- Become a valued part of your host family and the community.
- Experience the beautiful Dominican culture firsthand.
Dominica • North America
In partnership with: Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture and Community Development - Youth Development Division
Applications are now closed. View current openings.
Apply by
February 15, 2026Know by
April 1, 2026Depart on
August 31, 2026Duration
12 monthsAbout the project
Do you believe alternative learning methods can help struggling students reach their full potential? There’s a place for you in the Commonwealth of Dominica.
The Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture and Community Development in the Commonwealth of Dominica is looking to strengthen, promote, and enhance its youth programs. By developing the youth’s soft and technical skills, the Ministry hopes to strengthen their employability and professional success.
As a Youth Skills Training Officer, you will support the bi-annual youth skills training program, which supports young men and woman who may not have graduated. By fostering a culture of participation and capability, you and your colleagues will help ensure that Dominican youth are not just included but are active contributors to nation building.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Dominica project page.
Required skills
Qualified candidates will have the following criteria:
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Master of Arts/Master of Science degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Clinical Psychology
OR
3 or more years of relevant experience, such as in organizational development/capacity building, social work for youth, or experience serving youth organizations
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Required behavioral competencies
These competencies are essential for all service assignments and are assessed in the application and interview process:
Motivation for and commitment to service
Adaptability and open-mindedness
Problem solving and resourcefulness
Behavioral maturity and professionalism
Photos from Dominica
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Develop learning tools to make literacy and numeracy sessions more effective.
Facilitate sessions on social skills, remedial literacy, and numeracy for youth.
Build a mentoring program for junior and senior 4-H student leaders.
Facilitate leadership development workshops for 4-H students.
Promote volunteerism through a summer program.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as extracurricular activities.
Volunteers live in standalone houses, apartments, or within family home structures that are a short bus ride away from their work site.
Learn more about the living conditions, including detailed information on culture, communications, housing, and health/crime statistics on our Dominica country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
Meet a Volunteer in Dominica
Tajah M.
English Literacy Volunteer
"My strongest relationship is with my host family. We attend church together and regularly share meals. I’ve introduced them to dishes from my childhood, like cornbread and chili, and they’ve taught me how to prepare local foods like saltfish and bakes."
See full Volunteer profile
After a 3-week orientation on topics such as health and safety and details of the work assignment, you will move to an urban community where you will work with the partner and your community to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Dominica will equip you with Creole language resources and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
No couples are accepted for this position.
Application process
From application to departure takes around nine months. Learn about the application process for Volunteer opportunities.
Medical/legal clearance
You will need to be cleared medically and legally in order to serve in Dominica. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
