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a volunteer in Peru standing on a mountain with her arms wide
Peru

A Youth Development volunteer in Peru: A chat with Isabel

by Jim Damico

Join us for an inspiring interview with Isabel Fine, a Youth Development volunteer in Peru, as he discusses his journey, challenges, and the impact of his service.

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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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Featured / 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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Janet, a Peace Corps volunteer in Togo, standing with the countryside behind her.
Togo

An Agriculture Volunteer in Togo: An Interview with Janet

by Jim Damico

Join us for an inspiring interview with Janet Sebastian-Coleman, an agriculture volunteer in Togo, as she discusses her journey, challenges, and the impact of her service.

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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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volunteer in Panama digging a hole
Panama

A Youth Development volunteer in Panama: A talk with Alexa

by Jim Damico

Join us for an inspiring interview with Alexa Spinosa, a Youth Development volunteer in Panama, as she discusses her journey, challenges, and the impact of her service.

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Paraguay

An Agriculture volunteer in Paraguay: A talk with Leila

by Jim Damico

Join us for an inspiring interview with Leila Parsons, an Agriculture volunteer in Paraguay, as she discusses her journey, challenges, and the impact of her service.

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Laura, a volunteer in Armenia, with some other volunteers out on a fun day in the city
Armenia

An Education volunteer in Armenia: An Interview with Laura

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Laura Clements, a dedicated Education volunteer in Armenia, and learn about her experiences, challenges, and the impact of her work.

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Erin, a US Peace Corps health volunteer in Togo standing with her counterpart
Togo

A Health volunteer in Togo: A chat with Erin Cowen

by Jim Damico

Join us for an inspiring chat with Erin Cowen, a Health volunteer in Togo, as she discusses her journey, challenges, and the impact of her service.

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Emma, an Education volunteer in Benin, with a lot of her very happy students
Benin

An Education volunteer in Benin: Interview with Emma Vacek

by Jim Damico

Meet Emma Vacek, an Education volunteer in Benin, as she shares her inspiring story of challenges, growth, and community impact in this insightful interview.

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