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Serve where you’re needed mostEnglish and Leadership Educator
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Youth in Development
Job highlights
- Develop strategies and techniques that promote student and teacher English language learning.
- Learn project design management through the use of participatory tools.
- Experience the nomadic hospitality, folk art, unique culture, and majestic landscapes that are a source of pride for Mongolians.
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Apply by
November 15, 2026Know by
January 1, 2027Depart on
June 4, 2027Duration
2 years, plus 3 months trainingAbout the project
Whether you’re a recent graduate, mid-career professional, or retiree, you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of Mongolian youth by enhancing their English language and leadership skills.
English proficiency is increasingly vital for educational, employment, and global opportunities. With nearly one-third of Mongolia’s population under the age of 35, the country’s future economic and social progress depends on preparing this generation to compete and collaborate on an international scale. Mongolia’s commitment to preparing its youth for global opportunities is reflected in making English language learning a national priority. Mongolian English teachers’ language skills have not kept up with demand, and most English classes are still being conducted in Mongolian. The Ministry of Education has requested additional support for youth development through clubs and extracurricular activities. There is a need to strengthen students’ English skills; however, it is equally important to develop youth leadership skills by building on youth interests, supporting personal goal setting, and promoting available opportunities.
As an English and Leadership Educator, you will work alongside Mongolian teachers to strengthen English instruction through engaging, student-centered approaches. Beyond the classroom, you’ll support extracurricular activities—from English teacher trainings and youth clubs to student councils and summer camps—creating rich opportunities to practice English and build confidence and leadership skills. Your efforts will help young people become active, capable members of their communities while contributing to the country's long-term growth and stability.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Mongolia project page.
Required skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
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 Mongolia
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Teach engaging English classes that support various proficiency levels and learning styles.
Develop the capacity of teachers to use and teach English more effectively, including student-centered lesson plans and teaching resources.
Facilitate extracurricular activities for students, such as camps, clubs, and mentoring programs.
Guide and coach youth leaders through the process of taking community action based on youth-prioritized issues.
Train young leaders on the implementation of positive youth development program activities.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as professional workshops or tourism development projects.
The Volunteer will stay in a secure, private bedroom and share a bathroom and kitchen with a host family during training. After training, Volunteers will move to comfortable, independent apartments located in provincial centers throughout the country, in communities that range from rural to urban.
Learn more about the living conditions, including detailed information on culture, communications, housing, and health/crime statistics on our Mongolia country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
Meet a Volunteer in Mongolia
Daniel L.
English Education and Community Development Volunteer
"Because I returned to Peace Corps Mongolia after evacuating due to COVID-19, I find myself in the most unexpected places meeting again people I knew from years before. Seeing folks again reminds me of how connected we are."
See full Volunteer profile
As an English and Leadership Educator, you will be trained on effective teaching methodologies and techniques as well as youth development principles. Peace Corps/Mongolia will teach you the Mongolian language to help you live in and connect with the community.
After 11 weeks of training, you will move to either a rural or an urban community where you will collaborate with Mongolian English teachers and youth leaders. You will work with the community to assess the local needs and develop solutions based on priorities for English language learning and youth development.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program. Each person must apply separately and qualify for a position in the same sector as their partner. Same-sector couples may live with different host families during training but will see each other for joint-training sessions and may have time together on weekends. Couples who are selected for the same sector will live together but work with different local partners which may be in the same community or in neighboring communities (not more than 30 minutes apart).
To learn more about serving as a couple in Mongolia, 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 Mongolia. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
