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Serve where you’re needed mostCommunity Development Facilitator
Community Economic Development
Job highlights
- Receive practical, high-quality training on community organization and development.
- Learn Romanian and/or Russian from skilled Language and Cross-Culture Facilitators.
- Enjoy living in a culture rich in hospitality and tradition at a transformational moment in Moldova’s history.
Moldova • Europe
In partnership with: Municipal offices, youth centers, libraries
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Apply by
October 15, 2026Know by
December 1, 2026Depart on
May 30, 2027Duration
2 years, plus 3 months trainingAbout the project
Moldovan civil society organizations are essential pillars of a rapidly evolving society, yet they need support to reach their full potential. You can help them grow into thriving, influential, and sustainable institutions.
Moldova’s government is undergoing significant reforms with a commitment to building a vibrant civil society that strengthens government transparency and civic participation. Progress is challenged by a series of limitations. Although roughly 8,000 nongovernmental organizations are registered in Moldova, only about 10 percent are actively operating at the local or national level. Of those, as many as 80 percent are concentrated in the capital city of Chisinau, leaving much of the population without representation or access to critical services. Community institutions like libraries, youth centers, and community centers that should serve as hubs for civic engagement and social inclusion often lack the tools, staff, and resources to mobilize citizens and drive local development. While capacity-building efforts are underway, greater support is urgently needed to ensure these institutions can truly empower their communities.
As a Community Development Facilitator, you will collaborate with local organizations to strengthen the staff’s capacity. Together, you will improve internal processes and design both short- and long-term projects that support the organization’s mission. In your supportive role, you will encourage civic participation through youth clubs and camps.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Moldova project page.
Required skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
OR
Bachelor's degree in any field.
OR
High school diploma or GED and four years of full-time, post-high school work (from any combination of roles).
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 Moldova
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Assess organizational and community needs.
Strengthen project planning and management skills among staff.
Plan and implement projects that spark positive community change and improved institutional practices.
Provide guidance on developing organizational relationships, including partnerships.
Facilitate youth clubs and camps to build leadership skills and civic engagement.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as English language clubs.
Volunteers live with host families during training and at the beginning of their service. While some may have the option to transition to independent housing after eight months if it is available and approved, most will continue to live with host families for the duration of their service. Volunteers serve across Moldova in both urban and rural settings.
Learn more about the living conditions, including detailed information on culture, communications, housing, and health/crime statistics on our Moldova country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
Meet a Volunteer in Moldova
Lily W.
English Education Volunteer
"Before joining the Peace Corps, I don’t think I realized how much hospitality matters. My community—my host parents, co-teachers, and other colleagues—have been incredibly welcoming and generous."
See full Volunteer profile
As a Community Development Facilitator, you will be trained on community development, project design and planning, positive youth development, and facilitation. Peace Corps/Moldova will teach you Romanian to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community. A small number of Volunteers may learn Russian instead, depending on the needs of their assigned community. Volunteers trained in one of these languages will also receive language resources and learn basics of the second language.
After 9 weeks of training, you will move to a rural or urban community where you will collaborate with a municipal office, library, NGO, and/or youth center. You will work with the community to assess the local needs and develop solutions based on community priorities.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program. Each person must apply separately and qualify for a position in a different sector than their partner. Cross-sector couples will live with different host families who may reside in different communities during training. Cross-sector couples may see each other for joint-sector training days or on the weekends but neither are guaranteed. Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.
To learn more about serving as a couple in Moldova, visit the country page.
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 Moldova. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
