Youth Development Specialist - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Belize - 11 months
Peace Corps
United States
Posted on Aug 2, 2025
About The Job
Projected Departure
July 5, 2026
Duration
11 months
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
PathLight Belize has requested the support of a Peace Corps Response Volunteer (PCRV) to serve as a Youth Development Specialist. PathLight Belize’s goal is to break the cycle of poverty by providing tuition, fees, uniforms, books, digital devices, tutoring, psychosocial support, mentorship, and access to various programs to help students develop leadership skills.
The PCRV will work directly with the mentorship team to enhance their skills in youth development, case management, and emotional support while focusing on program expansion, leadership development design, and alumni/family engagement systems.
Candidates selected for this position will be arriving in Belize together as a group. Dates cannot be changed for individual candidates. Please note the projected departure date could change due to external factors.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will meet the following criteria:
Candidates who are dual citizens of Belize and the U.S. are not eligible to serve with Peace Corps Belize. Volunteer safety is of paramount importance and the protections of U.S. citizenship promotes Volunteer safety. If anyone holding dual U.S. and Belize citizenship were to face a legal, safety, or other emergency situation in Belize, the Peace Corps’ ability to intervene would be limited. If you hold citizenship with both the U.S. and Belize, we encourage you to look at other opportunities with Peace Corps.
Projected Departure
July 5, 2026
Duration
11 months
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
PathLight Belize has requested the support of a Peace Corps Response Volunteer (PCRV) to serve as a Youth Development Specialist. PathLight Belize’s goal is to break the cycle of poverty by providing tuition, fees, uniforms, books, digital devices, tutoring, psychosocial support, mentorship, and access to various programs to help students develop leadership skills.
The PCRV will work directly with the mentorship team to enhance their skills in youth development, case management, and emotional support while focusing on program expansion, leadership development design, and alumni/family engagement systems.
Candidates selected for this position will be arriving in Belize together as a group. Dates cannot be changed for individual candidates. Please note the projected departure date could change due to external factors.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will meet the following criteria:
- MA/MS in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology
- 3 or more years of relevant experience, such as in organizational development/capacity building, social work for youth, or experience serving youth organizations
- Basic Spanish will be beneficial for family engagement
Candidates who are dual citizens of Belize and the U.S. are not eligible to serve with Peace Corps Belize. Volunteer safety is of paramount importance and the protections of U.S. citizenship promotes Volunteer safety. If anyone holding dual U.S. and Belize citizenship were to face a legal, safety, or other emergency situation in Belize, the Peace Corps’ ability to intervene would be limited. If you hold citizenship with both the U.S. and Belize, we encourage you to look at other opportunities with Peace Corps.