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About Peace Corps in Jamaica
Volunteers in Jamaica work with their communities on locally prioritized projects in Education and Agriculture. During their service in Jamaica, Volunteers learn to speak Jamaican Patois.
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About Jamaica
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Living Conditions in Jamaica
Living arrangements can vary. Find out about the access you'll have to modern communications and more. -
Packing Guidance for Jamaica
Learn more about how to pack appropriately and meet weight limits on checked baggage. -
Stories From Jamaica
Read stories from Volunteers about what it's like to live and work. -
Projects in Jamaica
Learn about the different projects underway.
Peace Corps Jamaica is seeking to engage the local market.
See available contracts and vacancies.
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Opportunities in Jamaica
Peace Corps Volunteer
Peace Corps Response
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Virtual Service Pilot
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Photo gallery
On Labor Day in Jamaica, a Volunteer works with students, teachers, and parents to create a "literacy garden" out of recycled tires at the local primary school. Flowers and herbs will be planted in the tires.
A Turkish-American Volunteer gives a presentation to Jamaican fifth graders about Turkish culture.
Two primary school students read books in a Jamaican library that is supported by Volunteers.
Young Khahil gets a closer look at scallion and thyme plants while adult farmers learn about sustainable farm practices at a demonstration farm in Jamaica.
Response Volunteer Dane works as a marine ecologist alongside local scientists to survey the health of coral reefs in Jamaica.
Volunteer Peri helps a young student learn the alphabet at a primary school in Jamaica.
Primary students take a break from studying to visit with two Volunteers and a Peace Corps staff member in Jamaica.
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Featured Volunteer Profile
Roshana G.
Jamaica
Sustainable Agriculture Volunteer
Peace Corps Volunteer
"The biggest lesson I’ve learned from my community can be summed up by the Jamaican proverb, 'One, one coco full basket,' which means that small, consistent, and patient efforts eventually lead to meaningful, long-term success."
Read about Roshana's experience
Featured Volunteer Profile
Marie S.
Jamaica
Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator
Peace Corps Volunteer
"On a practical level, I have learned how to roast coffee in a recycled can on an open fire, farm with only a machete, and cook some incredible Jamaican dishes."
Read about Marie's experience
Featured Volunteer Profile
Brad N.
Jamaica
Primary School Literacy Teacher
Peace Corps Volunteer
"I’m from a big city back home so moving to rural Jamaica has been an adjustment and a change of pace for me. I am learning the value of being part of a strong, tight-knit community at my site."
Read about Brad's experience
