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Author: Jim Damico

Madalyn, a volunteer in the Dominican Republic, stands with her host mother and her host mother's granddaughter
Dominican Republic

An Education volunteer in the Dominican Republic – Madalyn

by Jim Damico

Join us for an inspiring interview with Madalyn Heinle, an Education volunteer in the Dominican Republic, as she discusses her journey, challenges, and the impact of her service.

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AJ, a US Peace Corps volunteer in Armenia, standing looking over the city
Armenia

An Education volunteer in Armenia: An interview with AJ

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of AJ Miguel, a dedicated Education volunteer in Armenia, and learn about his experiences, challenges, and the impact of his work.

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Joseph, a Peace Corps volunteer in El Salvador, in a local restaurant with another man and eating flatbread
El Salvador

A Youth Development volunteer in El Salvador: A chat with Joseph

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Joseph Bleyer, a dedicated Youth Development volunteer in El Salvador, and learn about his experiences, challenges, and the impact of his work.

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Fiji

A Community Development Volunteer in Fiji: A Talk with Christina

by Jim Damico

Meet Christina, a Community Development volunteer in Fiji, as she shares her inspiring story of challenges, growth, and community impact in this insightful interview.

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A volunteer in Botswana sits beside a JICA volunteer eating a plate of traditional food at an event the JICA volunteer was hosting.
Botswana

A Health Volunteer in Botswana: A chat with Carter Gilbert

by Jim Damico

Meet Carter Gilbert, a Health volunteer in Botswana, as he shares his inspiring story of challenges, growth, and community impact in this insightful interview.

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Alma, a US Peace Corps volunteer in Cambodia in a group picture with some of her co-teachers
Cambodia

An Education volunteer in Cambodia: An interview with Alma

by Jim Damico

Explore the life of Alma Foley, a Education volunteer in Cambodia, and gain insights into the challenges and rewards of volunteering with the Peace Corps.

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Moldova

A Community Development volunteer in Moldova: A Talk with Ella

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Ella, a dedicated Community Development volunteer in Moldova, and learn about her experiences, challenges, and the impact of her work.

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US Peace Corps volunteer in Uganda, inside a library
Uganda

An Education volunteer in Uganda: An interview with John

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of John Alam, a dedicated Education volunteer in Uganda, and learn about his experiences, challenges, and the impact of his work.

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drawn poster about Earth Day and a title of "Peace Corps Environment Volunteer Stories"
Peace Corps

Environment Volunteers Share their Amazing Stories on Earth Day

by Jim Damico

Peace Corps Environment Volunteers share powerful Earth Day stories about working with communities to protect nature and build a greener, healthier future.

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Katherine, a US Peace Corps volunteer in Paraguay with a student who won a competition and showing her medal
Paraguay

An Agriculture Volunteer in Paraguay: A talk with Katherine

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Katherine Neal, a dedicated Agriculture volunteer in Paraguay, and learn about her experiences, challenges, and the impact of her work.

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