host family - Wandering The World

Peace Corps volunteer in El Salvador smiles during his swearing-in ceremony, dressed in light blue shirt and burgundy tie. The official event backdrop features repeated Peace Corps El Salvador logos with American and Salvadoran flags visible. His confident expression reflects the significance of this commitment ceremony marking the beginning of his service.

A volunteer in El Salvador: An Interview with Evan

Discover the journey of Evan Austin, a volunteer in El Salvador, and learn about his experiences, challenges, and the impact of his work.

Belize

A Youth Development Volunteer in Belize: A Talk with Simon

by Jim Damico

Meet Simon Tran, a Youth Development volunteer in Belize, as he shares his inspiring story of challenges, growth, and community impact in this insightful interview.

A smiling woman stands beside a rocky cliff overlooking a winding river surrounded by green trees and shrubs. She is wearing a blue t-shirt that says “The Bluebird Cafe.” The weather is sunny and clear. She is a volunteer in Moldova.

Moldova

An Education volunteer in Moldova: An Interview with Brooke

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Brooke Dunnery, a dedicated Education volunteer in Moldova, and learn about her experiences, challenges, and the impact of her work.

Costa Rica

An Education volunteer in Costa Rica: An Interview with Jack

by Jim Damico

Explore the life of Jack Singelstad, a Education volunteer in Costa Rica, and gain insights into the challenges and rewards of volunteering with the Peace Corps.

Peru

A Health volunteer in Peru: An Interview with Lucie

by Jim Damico

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

Thailand

A Youth Development Volunteer in Thailand: A Talk with Emily

by Jim Damico

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

A female Peace Corps volunteer in bright pink shirt takes selfie on tropical beach with palm trees overhead, sandy shoreline, and ocean waves visible in background under partly cloudy sky

Belize

A Youth Development volunteer in Belize: A chat with Kim

by Jim Damico

Meet Kim Izzarelli, a Youth Development volunteer in Belize, as ahw shares her inspiring story of challenges, growth, and community impact in this insightful interview.

Ecuador

A Health volunteer in Ecuador: An interview with Caroline

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Caroline Williams, a dedicated Health volunteer in Ecuador, and learn about her experiences, challenges, and the impact of her work.

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.

Blog / Thailand

Bang Yai Families Threw Us a Going Away Party

by Jim Damico

All the host families in Bang Yai threw a Going Away party for the volunteers that they hosted for the last 8-weeks. Fun but sad too because of the goodbyes.