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Author: Jim Damico

a picture of Jeff Spencer, a Peace Corps volunteer in North Macedonia.
North Macedonia

Jeff’s Perspective as a Volunteer in North Macedonia

by Jim Damico

Discover Jeff’s transformative journey as a volunteer in North Macedonia. Learn about the challenges, rewards, and cultural insights of his Peace Corps experience.

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Flag of Zambia - A horizontal tricolor of green, black, and orange, with an eagle and a radiant sun in the upper part of the green stripe. Peace Corps Zambia has worked there for over 25 years.
Africa / Zambia

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Zambia

by Jim Damico

Discover all you need to know about Peace Corps Zambia! History, culture, languages, volunteer experiences, safety, and connecting with RPCVs.

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Harry, a US Peace Corps volunteer in Armenia, stands with his two host parents.
Armenia

Personal Growth as a Volunteer in Armenia: Harry’s Story

by Jim Damico

Join Harry Pearson, a Peace Corps volunteer in Armenia, as he shares his experiences, challenges, and rewards of working in youth development in a new country.

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Flag of Paraguay: A horizontal tricolor with red on top, white in the middle, and blue on the bottom, featuring the country's national emblem in the center. The Peace Corps Paraguay has been working in the country since 1967.
Paraguay / South America

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Paraguay

by Jim Damico

Discover all you need to know about Peace Corps Paraguay! History, culture, languages, volunteer experiences, safety, and connecting with RPCVs.

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Paraguay Read More
A Peace Corps volunteer in Paraguay picking lettuce at my host family’s farm
Paraguay

Embracing the unexpected: A Environment volunteer in Paraguay

by Jim Damico

In this interview, we hear from Vasilios. Vasilios is a Peace Corps volunteer working as a Environment volunteer in Paraguay. What Vasilios shares gives us a better understanding of the …

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Cole, an Environment Peace Corps volunteer in Mexico standing on an overlook with deep valleys and mountains in the distance
Mexico

An Environment Volunteer in Mexico: Cole’s Experience

by Jim Damico

Cole Hiser, a Peace Corps environment volunteer in Mexico, shares his experiences tackling climate change, embracing local culture, and fostering community ties.

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Flag of Cameroon - Peace Corps Cameroon has been in-country since 1962
Cameroon

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Cameroon

by Jim Damico

Discover all you need to know about Peace Corps Cameroon! History, culture, languages, volunteer experiences, safety, and connecting with RPCVs.

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Cameroon Read More
Flag of Nepal
Asia / Nepal

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Nepal

by Jim Damico

Discover all you need to know about Peace Corps Nepal! History, culture, languages, volunteer experiences, safety, and connecting with RPCVs.

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Nepal Read More
The flag of Botswana: horizontal strips - top and bottom light sky blu, a black middle stripe, and two thin white stripes seperating the blue and black.
Botswana

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Botswana

by Jim Damico

Discover all you need to know about Peace Corps Botswana! History, culture, languages, volunteer experiences, safety, and connecting with RPCVs.

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Botswana Read More
Caitlin, a CED Response volunteer in Botswana in traditional dress
Botswana

An interview with Caitlin, a Response volunteer in Botswana

by Jim Damico

Caitlin Homstad, a Peace Corps CED Response Volunteer in Botswana, shares her experiences, challenges, rewards, and personal growth from volunteering abroad.

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My name is Jim and I am a PCV in Armenia. But I have also served in Thailand, Mongolia, and Nepal. I set up this website to help others. For more info about this site click here.

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