Peace Corps Eastern Caribbean Swears-In New Cohort of Volunteers
St. Vincent and the Grenadines served as a primary location for a regional hybrid ceremony today as the Peace Corps Eastern Caribbean officially swore in 25 new Volunteers.
These individuals are beginning a two-year term of service across four host islands, including St. Vincent, Saint Lucia, Grenada, and Dominica.
Following nine weeks of immersive training that covered language, culture, and classroom practice, the new cohort will be stationed in primary schools.
Their primary mission is to support English literacy development for students in Grades 1–5, with a specific focus on early-grade reading. Of the 25 new Volunteers, five are assigned to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, joining others in Dominica (5), Grenada (6), and Saint Lucia (9).
Peace Corps Country Director Kimberly Will emphasized that the Volunteers’ greatest impact stems from sustained relationships and shared goals with their host country counterparts.
U.S. Mission Chargé d’Affaires Karin Sullivan further encouraged the group to carry forward values of friendship, accountability, and respect, noting that their commitment contributes to a “wider American story” of global service.
This new group joins a long legacy of partnership in the region; since 1961, more than 4,339 Volunteers have served in the Eastern Caribbean.
There are currently 38 Volunteers actively serving across the four islands, working alongside local educators to expand literacy and deepen cultural exchange. The ceremony comes as the organization prepares to celebrate 65 years of service in the Eastern Caribbean in 2026.
