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📘 Madalyn Heinle, a #PeaceCorps #EducationVolunteer in the #DominicanRepublic, talks about life in the classroom and with her host family. She shares how she handled slow days, unfinished rooms, and the steady work of literacy teaching.

Read the interview:
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January 9, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Angel Torres serves in Guinea as a #PeaceCorps Health Volunteer.
Some days: clinic work and trainings.
Other days: mud, mountains, and vaccine campaigns that can’t wait for good weather.

“Service unfolds at the speed of trust.”
For more:
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January 7, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Teresa Cruz didn’t know much about the #PeaceCorps when she applied — just that she felt called to serve. Now, as a Youth Development Volunteer in #Panama, she’s co-teaching life skills, empowering youth, and reconnecting with her Latina roots. 🇩🇴🇵🇦

Read more: wanderingtheworld.com/youth-develo...
January 6, 2026 at 9:02 AM
“Go ahead, vaccinate the dog.” 🐶 That’s how Evan Dribbon’s #PeaceCorps story began — with a needle, no training, and a lot of faith.💚

Fast-forward a year: he’s leading a community garden project tackling childhood malnutrition in Ecuador. 🌱

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December 31, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Jack serves as a #PeaceCorps Community Economic Development volunteer in North Macedonia. Winters get cold. Food is fresh. Mountains are always close.

His interview gives a look at daily life and how service reshapes your sense of time.

Worth the read: wanderingtheworld.com/ced-voluntee...
December 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
✨ PCV life is all about adapting. Start 2026 with small wellness goals to keep balanced. 🚶‍♂️🧘‍♀️

Ideas:
✅ Take a daily walk
✅ Try local foods
✅ Improve sleep
✅ Check in on mental health

Read the full list for inspiration: wanderingtheworld.substack.com/p/wellness-n...

#PeaceCorps #WellnessGoals
Wellness New Year's Resolutions for Peace Corps Volunteers
Serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer means juggling new places, new people, and new expectations.
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December 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM
“Find the comfort in discomfort.” 🌍

#PeaceCorps Volunteer Jack Ortega shares how his time in Nepal—living in a stone house, planting potatoes, and building community through agriculture—reshaped his outlook on resilience and connection.

Full story: wanderingtheworld.com/agriculture-...
December 17, 2025 at 4:53 AM
“Mongolia is cold, but the people are warm.” 🇲🇳

Alex’s #PeaceCorps story captures it all:
* Teaching English in Ulaanbaatar
* Joining paleontology camps 🦕
* Learning khoomei throat singing 🎶
* Overcoming culture shock and impostor syndrome

Read more ➡️ wanderingtheworld.com/education-vo...
December 16, 2025 at 7:36 AM
📢 #PeaceWorks in Morocco is leading the way in PCV-run publications.

This digital magazine is created, edited, and published entirely by Peace Corps Volunteers—and it's making a difference.

📚 Tips for starting your own publication

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#PeaceCorps
December 14, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Just dropped a full guide on how PCVs can request free books from Darien Book Aid. 📚✨

If you want dictionaries, comics, atlases, vocational books, or simple biographies, this system works. And shipping is covered.

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#PeaceCorps #DarienBookAid
December 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Teaching English in #TimorLeste brings plenty of surprises. 🏫
As Silas Mullin finishes his service, he gave us these final words:

“Keep your pack light. Hold onto the good memories. Take more photos than you think you need.”

Read the interview:
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December 11, 2025 at 6:18 AM
What stands out most from Hunter Casazza’s time as a #PeaceCorps volunteer in #StLucia isn’t just the teaching—it’s the kindness. 🍊

Neighbors bringing fruit, bus drivers offering rides, and families treating him like their own.

Read more: wanderingtheworld.com/education-vo...
December 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Weighing babies. Teaching the First 1000 Days. Soap-making. Reusable pads. Teen Club for HIV+ teens. ✨

Pam’s service in #Malawi mixes big heart with smart projects. She even submitted a grant to drill a borehole for 300+ girls.

Read her day-to-day: wanderingtheworld.com/health-volun...
December 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
#PeaceCorps Volunteer Aimee didn’t expect that her biggest lesson in #Albania would come from learning to slow down.
From crafting and coding to coffee chats, her story captures the beauty of small-town service. 🇦🇱☕

📖 Read Aimee’s interview: wanderingtheworld.com/ced-voluntee...
December 4, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Mornings helping pack prescriptions. Afternoons teaching youth about leadership. Evenings sharing meals with her host family.

That’s Angelina’s life as a #PeaceCorps Health Volunteer in Zambia. She’s learned to adapt, and embrace her identity. 🐛✨

Full story: wanderingtheworld.com/health-volun...
December 3, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Just wrapped up 2 years teaching in Indonesia! 🇮🇩📚

Living with my host family, learning Indonesian slang, and being the only foreigner in town taught me more about people, culture, and even myself than I ever imagined.

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#PeaceCorps
December 2, 2025 at 8:10 AM
🌍 LinkedIn isn’t just for job hunting—it’s for Peace Corps Volunteers right now!
📸 Post your projects
🤝 Connect with other PCVs and RPCVs
📢 Fundraise for your grants
💼 Build your future opportunities

#PeaceCorps #LinkedInTips #VolunteerLife #ProfessionalGrowth
How PCVs Can Get the Most Out of LinkedIn
How Volunteers Can Use LinkedIn to Share Their Service and Build Their Future
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November 27, 2025 at 6:46 AM
In #Fiji, #PeaceCorps volunteer Claire turned community dreams into reality like creating a women’s business center & nightly study hall program.

From weaving skirts to drinking yagona, she discovered how deeply service is rooted in culture. 🌺

Read her story 👉 wanderingtheworld.com/ced-voluntee...
November 27, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Life as a PC #YouthDevelopment volunteer in Armenia means balancing challenges, rewards, and plenty of surprising moments. 🌟 Katie shares her experience building community, learning Armenian, and exploring every corner of the country.

Read her interview: wanderingtheworld.com/youth-develo...
November 25, 2025 at 8:06 AM
🌍 Juggling #PeaceCorps duties? I’ve been using #ChatGPT to make life easier, especially with my VRG reports and grant proposals. 🚀 Curious how #AI can boost your service? Check out my latest article on 6 ways to use ChatGPT during your Peace Corps journey! 💡

#VolunteerTools #GrantWriting
ChatGPT in the Peace Corps: 6 Practical Uses for Volunteers
As a Peace Corps volunteer, you have many different responsibilities, like teaching, helping with community projects, learning new languages, and understanding cultural differences.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:42 AM
🌟 Embracing #Happiness in the #PeaceCorps 🌟

Peace Corps service comes with challenges. Want to stay happy through it all? Discover three essential practices that can help. Click the link to learn more!

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#Positivity
How To Thrive In The Peace Corps: Cultivating Happiness Amidst Challenges
Even during training, the Peace Corps tells all volunteers they are going to have high points and low points.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Stuck in the daily grind of Peace Corps life? 🌍 Discover how to turn routines into meaningful moments with three simple habits: mindfulness, curiosity, and creativity. ✨

Read more: wanderingtheworld.substack.com/p/three-easy...

#PeaceCorps #Mindfulness #VolunteerAbroad #PersonalGrowth
Three Easy Habits To Enrich Your Peace Corps Experience
Compared to the life we left back in the US, sometimes being a PCV can be pretty boring.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
What does service look like as a Youth Development volunteer in Thailand? 🇹🇭

Emily’s journey includes youth councils, English clubs, cultural exchange, and unforgettable community ties.

Read her story: wanderingtheworld.com/youth-develo...

#PeaceCorps #VolunteerInThailand #YouthDevelopment
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Ken’s time as a #PeaceCorps #YouthDevelopment volunteer in #Morocco shines with strong moments. He created career workshops, started the C.L.I.M.B. leadership project, and worked with young adults on hikes across the country. 🥾🌄

Catch his full interview here: wanderingtheworld.com/yd-volunteer...
November 18, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Just finished your #PeaceCorps service?

The skills you’ve gained—resilience, flexibility, leadership—are exactly what employers want today.

📉 Technical skills evolve.
📈 Soft skills endure.

Here’s how to use your story to land your next role: wanderingtheworld.substack.com/p/your-peace...
Your Peace Corps Experience: A Launchpad for Career Success
As a Peace Corps Volunteer, you’ve spent the past two years working on community-led projects, working through cultural differences, and overcoming challenges.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM