Eswatini
Master's degree in social work, psychology, education, youth development, applied behavioral science, or a related field.
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Bachelor's degree in social work, social studies, psychology, education, youth development, applied behavioral science, or a related field with at least 3 months of experience working with youth and/or families.
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High school diploma or GED and three years of experience working with youth and/or families, preferably from under-resourced communities.
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Teaching or training experience with youth or young adults.
Knowledge of community development project design, implementation, and/or evaluation.
Previous experience supporting summer camps, after-school clubs, or youth mentorship programs.
Volunteers will live on a host family homestead in a stand-alone, private hut in any of Eswatini’s four regions. While electricity is widely available and most Volunteers live with modern conveniences, Volunteers should also be prepared to live without electricity and running water.
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Youth in Development
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Eswatini
24
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PCV
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Team up with teachers to create engaging life‑skills lessons.
Plan and lead life‑skills sessions with out‑of‑school youth through weekend clubs and activities.
Create youth clubs that build employability, basic business, and personal money management skills.
Inspire and guide youth to lead projects and initiatives that make a real difference in their schools and communities.
Connect youth with youth-friendly medical services.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as a running club or digital literacy training.
As a Youth Development Teacher, you will be trained on positive youth development strategies, basic business skills, and Eswatini’s National Life Skills Education curriculum. Peace Corps/Eswatini will teach you Siswati to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community.
After nine weeks of training, you will move to a rural community where you will collaborate with middle and high school educators to assess the needs and develop solutions based on evidence-based practices.
Gain transferrable training and international experience teaching life skills and wellness.
Learn Siswati from skilled Language and Cross-Culture Facilitators.
Build meaningful relationships and experience the strength that comes with community connections.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.
Each person must apply separately and qualify for a position in a different sector than their partner.
Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.
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.
