They are working in agriculture, economic development, education, the environment and health care. Peace Corps agriculture programs are designed to teach people how to grow food without damaging the land and other natural resources. In parts of central Africa, for example, volunteers taught farmers how to raise fish in fresh water areas. In Thailand, volunteers taught farmers how to improve soil conditions. The Peace Corps also has economic development programs.
Volunteers provide advice and training to help small businesses develop.
They work with business owners, trade groups, community leaders and local governments. In Albania, for example, volunteers helped small stores, eating places and hotels improve their businesses. In Vanuatu, volunteers helped develop a new computer system for the country's main bank. Almost forty percent of Peace Corps volunteers serve as teachers. In Armenia, for example, a volunteer worked with a local radio station to develop programs to teach English to more people.