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

Jackie S.

Nepal Food Security Volunteer

Peace Corps Volunteer

"A highlight of my time in service so far has been celebrating Teej, a women-centered holiday with many opportunities to dance, get dressed up, pray, fast, and sing local songs. Streets, temples, and homes are filled with a joyful energy."

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Idorico "Sebastian"

Albania Youth Health and Well-being Volunteer

Peace Corps Volunteer

"... I’m learning how to be more patient. When say something unclear while teaching, I have to rephrase things until the students get it. My local teaching partner has been really good about helping me convey my thoughts to the students."

Read about Idorico "Sebastian"'s experience