PCR
Eastern Caribbean
Dominica
Master's degree in social work, counseling, or clinical psychology.
AND
Three or more years of relevant experience in youth development programming or social work, with skills in organizational development and/or capacity-strengthening practices.
Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture and Community Development
None
Volunteers spend their first week in a shared double bedroom before moving to independent houses or apartments, either standalone or within a host family compound. Housing is simple, often with open‑air designs and basic appliances; many lack hot water, washing machines, and air conditioning, though electricity, cellular service, and internet are generally reliable. Volunteers commute by bus to their worksites and major shopping areas, generally 25–30 minutes away.
No
Youth in Development
12
No
No
Yes
Yes
Build versatile skills in curriculum design and facilitation that strengthen your impact across education, youth development, and workforce programs.
Develop foundational Kwéyòl language skills through immersive, daily conversations.
Immerse yourself in vibrant Eastern Caribbean culture through collaboration with youth, schools, and 4-H clubs.
Identify opportunities to strengthen the overall quality and effectiveness of the life skills program.
Develop, review, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Create engaging teaching materials and practical tools to support curriculum.
Train youth officers through co-designed training-of-trainers sessions.
Facilitate social and life skills sessions in schools and clubs.
Design and facilitate summer day camp activities.
Plan and facilitate mentoring sessions for junior and senior 4-H club leaders.
Facilitate leadership development workshops for 4-H members and student leaders.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as after-school clubs and summer camps to support life skills and job readiness.
After a two-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to a peri-urban community where you will collaborate with the Ministry of Education to assess the learning needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Eastern Caribbean will equip you with introductory Kwéyòl language skills and you may work with a tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
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.
