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Peru
Peru
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Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
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Bachelor's degree in any field.
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High school diploma or GED and four years of full-time, post-high school work (from any combination of roles).
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Bachelor's degree in any field.
High schools, youth organizations, municipality offices
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Volunteers typically live with a host family in a small- to mid-sized towns, with access to local government, schools, organizations and small businesses. Living arrangements may include a private room within a host family’s home or a private space on a family compound. Currently, Volunteers live in Peru’s Ancash, Cajamarca, Junín, and La Libertad regions. Volunteers can expect basic amenities, limited internet access, and frequent travel by foot, bicycle, or public transport.
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Youth in Development
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Develop strong skills in vocational training and positive youth development—technical and interpersonal skills needed for any career.
Receive 120+ hours of Spanish language training and develop your proficiency through daily conversations with Peruvians.
Gain international experience while building lasting connections in a new community.
Conduct a needs assessment to identify youth interests and community priorities.
Design and facilitate orientation programs to train youth on employability and vocational skills to enhance workforce readiness.
Facilitate school sessions with families on parenting skills and positive youth development practices.
Support the implementation of community-led activities and youth-focused projects.
Engage youth in clubs, camps, sports, arts, and recreational activities that promote positive behaviors.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as teaching sexual education or supporting youth entrepreneurship projects.
As a Youth Development Educator, you will be trained on topics like vocational orientation, youth leadership, and positive youth development. Peace Corps/Peru will teach you Spanish to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community. You may also receive language resources and learn Quechua based on your site placement.
After 10 weeks of training, you will move to a rural or semi-urban community where you will collaborate with staff at schools, municipality offices, and other youth-focused organizations. You will work with the community to assess the vocational learning needs and develop long-term solutions.
Heterosexual and same-sex couples are accepted for this program.
Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.
Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.
Each person must apply separately and qualify for a position in a different sector than their partner.
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.
