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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 / Featured

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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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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flag of South Africa: a green sideways Y, with trim in white and yellow with red, black, and blue negative spaces
South Africa

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps South Africa

by Jim Damico

Explore firsthand insights and resources on volunteering in Peace Corps South Africa. Learn about cultural highlights, challenges, and preparation tips!

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Benin flag colors of green, yellow, and red. Peace Corps Benin volunteers have served in here since 1968
Africa / Benin

Your Best Information Source for Peace Corps Benin

by Jim Damico

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

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Peace Corps health volunteer in Zambia with a waterfall behind him
Zambia

A Health Volunteer in Zambia: An Interview with Colton

by Jim Damico

Meet Colton Lipfert, a Health volunteer in Zambia, as he shares his inspiring story of challenges, growth, and community impact in this insightful interview.

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Michele, a Peace Corps volunteer in Guyana, celebrating Holi with her female counterpart
Guyana

What It’s Really Like To Be A Health Volunteer In Guyana

by Jim Damico

Explore the life of Michelle Eng, a Health volunteer in Guyana, and gain insights into the challenges and rewards with the Peace Corps with her partner, Jaret.

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Marcella, a US Peace Corps health volunteer in Lesotho
Lesotho

A Health Volunteer in Lesotho: An Interview with Marcella

by Jim Damico

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

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The red, yellow, and green flag with a black star - Peace Corps Ghana has been in Ghana since 1961
Africa / Ghana

Your Best Information Source for Peace Corps Ghana

by Jim Damico

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

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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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A horizontal tricolor flag with stripes of blue, white, and green, representing the sky, peace, and prosperity respectively. In the center, there is a black Basotho hat, a traditional conical straw hat, symbolizing Lesotho's cultural heritage and unity
Africa / Lesotho

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Lesotho

by Jim Damico

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

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