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Peace Corps volunteer in Sri Lanka stands outside school building before teaching class in yellow shirt
Sri Lanka

An Education Volunteer in Sri Lanka: An Interview with Aidan

by Jim Damico

Explore the life of Aidan Briney, a Education volunteer in Sri Lanka, and gain insights into the challenges and rewards of volunteering with the Peace Corps.

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Skyler Sieradzky smiles on a rooftop terrace with pink flowers as an Education volunteer in Thailand
Thailand

An Education Volunteer in Thailand: An Interview with Skyler

by Jim Damico

Join us for an interview with Skyler Sieradzky, a Education volunteer in Thailand, as she discusses her journey, challenges, and the impact of her service.

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Armenia

A Youth Development Volunteer in Armenia: A Chat with Kethan

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Kethan Patel, a Youth Development volunteer in Armenia, and learn about his experiences, challenges, and the impact of his work.

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A volunteer in Albania stands with her host mom holding flower bouquets in a classroom on Teacher’s Day
Albania / Featured

An Education Volunteer in Albania: An Interview with Rylie

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Rylie LaRue, a dedicated Education volunteer in Albania, and learn about her experiences, challenges, and the impact of her work.

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Featured / Guinea

A Health Volunteer in Guinea: An Interview with Angel

by Jim Damico

Explore the life of Angel Torres, a Health volunteer in Guinea, and gain insights into the challenges and rewards of volunteering with the Peace Corps.

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Volunteer in the Philippines standing with an old fashioned ice cream cart
The Philippines

Education volunteer in The Philippines: A chat with Claudia

by Jim Damico

Join us for an inspiring interview with Claudia Bulnes, a Education volunteer in The Philippines, as she discusses her journey, challenges, and the impact of her service.

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Agriculture volunteer in Nepal celebrates Tihar festival with local family and colorful flower offerings outdoors
Nepal

An Agriculture Volunteer in Nepal: An Interview with Jack

by Jim Damico

Meet Jack Ortega, an Agriculture volunteer in Nepal, as he shares his inspiring story of challenges, growth, and community impact in this insightful interview.

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Volunteer in Zambia takes selfie with host family and counterpart Elizabeth Ngwira outside rural home in 2023
Zambia

A Health volunteer in Zambia: An interview with Angelina

by Jim Damico

Meet Angelina Liu, 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 Indonesia celebrates with band members and cheering crowd at graduation concert in arena
Indonesia

An Education Volunteer in Indonesia: An Interview with Jake

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Jake Sarver-Verhey, a dedicated Education volunteer in Indonesia, and learn about his experiences, challenges, and the impact of his work.

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Haley, a US Peace Corps Health volunteer in Albania
Albania

A Health Volunteer in Albania: An Interview with Haley

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Haley Hunt, a dedicated Health volunteer in Albania, and learn about her experiences, challenges, and the impact of her work.

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