Samoa
Samoan Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Samoan Ministry of Women, Community, and Social Development
Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
OR
Bachelor's degree in any field.
OR
High school diploma or GED and four years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Experience teaching or facilitating environment-related activities for youth or adults.
Experience organizing community-based environmental initiatives, such as awareness campaigns, waste management efforts, or biodiversity protection activities.
Experience in environmental science, resilience, sustainability, or related fields through study, work, or field-based projects.
Volunteers live in rural or semirural communities, typically in a private room within the home of a host family home or in a separate home on a host family compound. Access to internet is limited outside major population centers. Community is an essential part of daily life, requiring regular engagement with neighbors, families, and school staff in evenings and on weekends. Transportation is usually conducted by village bus or on foot.
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Environment
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Samoa
24
Yes
PCV
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Support community needs assessments and assist in developing nature-based solutions to environmental concerns.
Support village initiatives aligned with national priorities and community-led development goals.
Promote adaptation and mitigation practices.
Support the environment needs of the community, including tree and mangrove planting, marine and coral reef restoration, and waste management.
Help communities research and explore eco-friendly materials and practices for projects.
Lead awareness activities related to biodiversity, waste management, disaster preparedness, and long-term land use.
Facilitate environmental education sessions at schools for students and in community settings for adults.
Introduce participatory tools for environmental action.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as youth environment clubs or community cleanup campaigns.
As an Environmental Specialist, you will be trained on tree and mangrove care, solid waste management, and marine and coral reef solutions. Peace Corps/Samoa will teach you Samoan to help you comfortably live in and connect with your community. You will also receive language resources, practice, and tutoring opportunities throughout service.
After 11 weeks of training, you will move to a rural community to work with community members to assess needs and create solutions that support the region’s development and environmental resilience.
Build practical skills in project design and management, nature-based solutions, community engagement, and environmental education that will support global careers.
Make an impact by supporting Samoa’s environmental adaptation and resilience efforts.
Immerse yourself in Fa’a Samoa, where respect, love, and humility shape lasting relationships and experiences.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.
Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than 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)., Couples that serve in this country must be legally married to avoid conflicts that are not aligned with cultural and religious beliefs.
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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.
