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Tag: Environment

drawn poster about Earth Day and a title of "Peace Corps Environment Volunteer Stories"
Featured / 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
Featured / 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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Albert, a volunteer in Senegal, stands with some boys dressed in traditional clothes
Senegal

Talking with Albert, an Environment volunteer in Senegal

by Jim Damico

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

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Flag of Guyana: A red isosceles triangle, a narrow white stripe, and a wider yellow equilateral triangle, with a green field. Peace Corps Guyana has been in the country since 1995.
Guyana / South America

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Guyana

by Jim Damico

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

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Flag of Senegal - A vertical tricolor of green, yellow, and red with a green five-pointed star in the center. Peace Corps Senegal has been in country since 1963
Africa / Senegal

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Senegal

by Jim Damico

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

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Flag of Mexico: A tricolor flag with vertical stripes of green on the left, white in the middle, and red on the right, featuring the national emblem, an eagle perched on a cactus, holding a snake, in the center of the white stripe. Peace Corps Mexico has been in country since 1962
Central America & Mexico / Mexico

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Mexico

by Jim Damico

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

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Mexico Read More
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.

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Zambia Read More
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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