Volunteers then move into their new host communities and begin work. Periodically during the two- year service which follows, the Peace Corps office in Bishkek organizes language and technical training workshops for Volunteers, and when possible also offers local teachers who work with a Volunteer an opportunity to participate in various training events. Peace Corps Volunteers in Kyrgyzstan have ranged in age from 21 to 65, with most being in their 20's and 30's. Volunteers live and work in all six oblasts of the country, in large towns and small villages, in urban and in remote rural areas. They work in schools, institutes, universities, municipal organizations, non-governmental organizations and small enterprises.
Volunteers continue to study the Kyrgyz and Russian languages after training.
They help their communities learn more about what Americans are really like and learn even more about Kyrgyz culture. When Volunteers return home to the United States they begin sharing their experiences and knowledge of Kyrgyzstan with other Americans. Volunteers and their Counterparts Volunteers and their Kyrgyz counterparts work together closely throughout the Volunteer's two-year service. These cooperative relationships lead to the exchange of ideas, methods and experiences between Volunteers and their colleagues. Both interpersonal and professional exchanges play a critical role in the development process, helping to produce a more qualified, confident and professional work force.