Paraguay
A Todo Pulmon Paraguay Respira
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Education, Environmental Science or related field
OR
• 2 or more years of experience facilitating environmental education programming and/or conservation education
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Experience and interest in collaborating with and connecting institutions.
Volunteers will live together in a shared living space. Each will have their own room, but will share bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas. Our Chaco communities are urban, with populations ranging from 7,000–20,000 people. They have access to most basic amenities and are within eight hours by bus from the capital of Asuncion. Volunteers should be prepared for harsh environmental conditions (heat, dust, smoke).
(PCV) Spanish 2
Environment
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Environment
Paraguay
12
Yes
PCR
No
Yes
Complete a community diagnostic with key resources and opportunities
Develop a community map of critical infrastructure
Develop an early warning system for natural disasters
Organize tree planting initiatives
Use camera traps for environmental awareness campaigns
Educate the public about source separation and waste reduction
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as building trails in natural areas to attract tourism and teaching informal community English classes.
After a two-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to Neuland or Filadelfia, where you will collaborate with municipalities, national government agencies, schools, and nonprofits. You will work with the partner organization and your community to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Paraguay will equip you with Spanish language resources and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Gain experience working with influential local and national organizations.
Live and learn in a multicultural community and unique ecosystem.
Support the development of South America’s final frontier.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.
Each person must apply separately and qualify for a position in the same sector as their partner.
Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.
Couples who are selected for the same sector will live together but work with different local partners, which may be in the same community or in neighboring communities (not more than 30 minutes apart).
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
