Water Sanitation and Hygiene Educator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Peru • South America - 2 years, plus 3 months training
Peace Corps
United States
Posted on Apr 3, 2026
About The Project
Sanitation specialists, public health workers, and recent graduates are needed to in the highlands of Peru to support safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene improvements.
Access to clean water and proper sanitation is essential for health and well-being, yet many rural communities in Peru face challenges maintaining safe water systems and adopting hygiene practices. Aging infrastructure requires work, but little or no funding is available to make repairs. Training is needed to support local water technicians and rural water service providers so they can effectively carry out water maintenance and management tasks, especially after staff departures. In addition, there is a lack of public awareness about how consumption affects water availability, and the importance of access to safe drinking water.
As a Water Sanitation and Hygiene Educator, you’ll collaborate with local leaders, schools, and health professionals to strengthen the water system management and promote hygiene education. Your work will help communities improve water infrastructure, adopt safe practices like handwashing and water treatment, and build resilience for a healthier future. By equipping families and schools with knowledge and tools, you’ll contribute to breaking cycles of waterborne disease and create lasting change.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Lead water system inspections with community leaders to identify potential risks.
Drive actions that guarantee clean water and keep facilities running smoothly.
Deliver hands-on training in the field to local water authorities on system administration operation and maintenance.
Boost processes that strengthen sustainability and improve service efficiency.
Promote smart water use and good hygiene practices among community members.
Support local organizations in launching projects that encourage healthy habits and protect the environment.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as English clubs and after-school sports.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have an expressed interest in working in general health or hygiene education/sanitation and in hands-on skilled work and one or more of the following criteria:
Key dates
APPLY BY : August 15, 2026
KNOW BY : October 1, 2026
DEPART ON : March 27, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training
Sanitation specialists, public health workers, and recent graduates are needed to in the highlands of Peru to support safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene improvements.
Access to clean water and proper sanitation is essential for health and well-being, yet many rural communities in Peru face challenges maintaining safe water systems and adopting hygiene practices. Aging infrastructure requires work, but little or no funding is available to make repairs. Training is needed to support local water technicians and rural water service providers so they can effectively carry out water maintenance and management tasks, especially after staff departures. In addition, there is a lack of public awareness about how consumption affects water availability, and the importance of access to safe drinking water.
As a Water Sanitation and Hygiene Educator, you’ll collaborate with local leaders, schools, and health professionals to strengthen the water system management and promote hygiene education. Your work will help communities improve water infrastructure, adopt safe practices like handwashing and water treatment, and build resilience for a healthier future. By equipping families and schools with knowledge and tools, you’ll contribute to breaking cycles of waterborne disease and create lasting change.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Lead water system inspections with community leaders to identify potential risks.
Drive actions that guarantee clean water and keep facilities running smoothly.
Deliver hands-on training in the field to local water authorities on system administration operation and maintenance.
Boost processes that strengthen sustainability and improve service efficiency.
Promote smart water use and good hygiene practices among community members.
Support local organizations in launching projects that encourage healthy habits and protect the environment.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as English clubs and after-school sports.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have an expressed interest in working in general health or hygiene education/sanitation and in hands-on skilled work and one or more of the following criteria:
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any field
- 5 years’ professional work experience with an expressed interest in general health or hygiene education/sanitation and in hands-on skilled work
Key dates
APPLY BY : August 15, 2026
KNOW BY : October 1, 2026
DEPART ON : March 27, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training