Volunteer Profiles: Life in the Peace Corps

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Enrique O.

North Macedonia NGO Advisor

Peace Corps Volunteer

"…[E]very day ends the same way: going cafe-hopping with friends after work and sitting on patios for endless hours, talking about nothing and everything. It’s something I’ll miss a lot when I return to the U.S."

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Featured Volunteer Profile

Joleen X.

Cambodia English Teacher

Peace Corps Volunteer

"I have always dreamt of living abroad with a mission and purpose. I have always wanted to make a difference or reach people who live on this side of the world. Serving with the Peace Corps allowed me to do both."

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Featured Volunteer Profile

Maya S.

Rwanda Rural Health Volunteer

Peace Corps Volunteer

"What I’ve enjoyed the most about service is the friendships and connections I’ve made at my health center and in my community. There’s a group of kids I see every week at the health center, and I’m always so excited to see them."

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