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Peace Corps volunteer in Tanzania smiling with students gathered for a selfie
Featured / Tanzania

An Education volunteer in Tanzania: An Interview with Seón

by Jim Damico

Join us for an inspiring interview with Seón Tromble, a Education volunteer in Tanzania, as he discusses his journey, challenges, and the impact of his service.

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A volunteer in Tanzania smiling with his happy students
Featured / Tanzania

An Education Volunteer in Tanzania: An Interview with Aniket

by Jim Damico

Join us for an inspiring interview with Aniket Majumder, a Education volunteer in Tanzania, as he discusses his journey, challenges, and the impact of his service.

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Volunteer in Ecuador in a mountain refuge
Ecuador

A Youth Development Volunteer in Ecuador: A Talk with Rachel

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Rachel Engle, a dedicated Youth Development volunteer in Ecuador, and learn about her experiences, challenges, and the impact of her work.

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volunteer in Senegal sitting with her co-teachers in a classroom
Senegal

An Environment Volunteer in Senegal: A Talk with Maggie

by Jim Damico

Explore the life of Maggie Leahy, a Environment volunteer in Senegal, and gain insights into the challenges and rewards of volunteering with the Peace Corps.

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Woman smiling next to Cuerpo de Paz sign as Peace Corps volunteer in Costa Rica
Costa Rica / Featured

A CED Volunteer in Costa Rica: An Interview with Megumi

by Jim Damico

Explore the life of Megumi Thurston, a CED volunteer in Costa Rica, and gain insights into the challenges and rewards of volunteering with the Peace Corps.

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Education volunteer in Sri Lanka poses with three local women wearing colorful saris inside a temple with golden statue
Featured / Sri Lanka

An Education Volunteer in Sri Lanka: A Chat with Katherine

by Jim Damico

Explore the life of Katherine McTernan, a Education volunteer in Sri Lanka, and gain insights into the challenges and rewards of serving with the Peace Corps.

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A volunteer in Paraguay taking a selfie on a dirt road
Paraguay

A Health Volunteer in Paraguay: An Interview with Lola

by Jim Damico

Join us for an inspiring interview with Lola Browning, a Health volunteer in Paraguay, as she discusses her journey, challenges, and the impact of her service.

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US Peace Corps volunteer in Zambia
Zambia

A Health Volunteer in Zambia: An Interview with Malina

by Jim Damico

Meet Malina Montgomery, a Health volunteer in Zambia, as she shares her inspiring story of challenges, growth, and community impact in this insightful interview.

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Volunteer in Mongolia stands before snow-covered mountains and bare winter forest in rural landscape
Featured / Mongolia

An Education volunteer in Mongolia: A Talk with Christopher

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Christopher Thomason, an Education volunteer in Mongolia, and learn about his experiences, challenges, and the impact of his work.

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Kyrgyz Republic

Response Volunteer in Kyrgyz Republic: A Talk with Kimberly

by Jim Damico

Explore the life of Kim, a Response volunteer in Kyrgyzstan, and gain insights into the challenges and rewards of volunteering with the Peace Corps.

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