Peace Corps encourages all returned Volunteers to help achieve our Third Goal, helping promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans, by engaging in one or more of the following Peace Corps initiatives:

• Third Goal Activities and Resources

  Ideas, resources and tools to help you bring the world home.

• Peace Corps Digital Library

  Peace Corps invites all current and returned Volunteers to share a story and photos from your Peace Corps service. Help us collect stories and photos from each country where Peace Corps has served, and from each decade of Peace Corps history.

• Speakers Match

  The Speakers Match program can help you share your Peace Corps experience in elementary schools, high schools, and colleges in your community.

• Help Us Recruit

  As a returned Volunteer, you are our best resource for helping to recruit future generations of Peace Corps Volunteers. Do your part to support the Peace Corps' Third Goal by participating in our recruiting efforts.

Peace Corps is committed to helping returned Peace Corps Volunteers transition back to the United States as seamlessly as possible. Below you will find information that will help you settle back into your community here in the United States and remain connected to Peace Corps.

• Returned Volunteers FAQs

  Here you'll find resources for continuing involvement with the Peace Corps—from administrative necessities such as keeping your records up-to-date, to more enjoyable opportunities such as finding RPCV groups in your area.

• Update Your Records

  Keeping returned Peace Corps Volunteers informed and engaged is very important to us.

• Health, Education, and Retirement Benefits

  Learn more about the health, education, and retirement benefits available to returned Peace Corps Volunteers.

• Request Documentation of Your Service
• National Peace Corps Association

  Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Washington, DC, the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) is the leading 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization supporting returned Peace Corps Volunteers and the Peace Corps community through networking and mentoring to help guide former Volunteers through their continued service back home. The organization encompasses a network of over 50,000 individuals and more than 140 member groups. It is also the longest-standing advocate for an independent and robust Peace Corps and its values. NPCA is separate from the United States Peace Corps, which is a federal agency.

Peace Corps is strongly committed to helping returned Peace Corps Volunteers transition back to the United States. Peace Corps staff work directly with current Volunteers, RPCVs, and public and private sector leaders to develop the following career and transition support services for RPCVs:

• Returned Volunteers FAQs

  Do you have a question regarding your post-service benefits? Unsure of where to return your passport? Want to know how to fill out a federal employment application? We have the answers for you.

• Find a Job

  Peace Corps' Returned Volunteer Services (RVS) provides career and transitional support to recently returned Peace Corps Volunteers. We have many resources to help you transform your Peace Corps experience into a new career.

• Noncompetitive Eligibility

  RPCVs can receive temporary noncompetitive status for federal employment. This powerful tool allows qualified and eligible RPCVs to circumvent the competitive hiring process for employment at certain federal agencies.

• RPCV Career Events

  RPCVs are welcome to attend a variety of career events, specifically targeted to help returned Volunteers leverage the value of their Peace Corps service in the job search. Returned Volunteer Services offers a 4 day career conference in Washington, DC, multiple 1 day events around the country, and a variety of online webinars.

• Hire an RPCV

  RPCVs have demonstrated cross-cultural awareness, project management skills, resourcefulness, leadership, and a host of other qualities. Returned Volunteer Services has many different ways to tap into this qualified population. Find out how to bring an RPCV into your workplace today.

• Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program

  The Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program works with more than 50 American universities that offer financial assistance to returned Peace Corps Volunteers. As a Fellow, you can pursue a master’s degree, or even a doctorate, in a wide variety of subject areas. You’ll also complete a professional, degree-related internship in an underserved American community using the knowledge and skills you developed abroad to improve people's lives here at home.

  Through its collaboration with universities, community organizations, public school systems, and program funders, the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program advances the Peace Corps' third goal, "to help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans."

  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Benefits for Fellows
  • Eligibility and Admissions
  • Participating Universities
  • Fellows/USA News
  • Fellows in the Community
  • Become a Partner University

Peace Corps encourages returned Volunteers to consider continuing their volunteer service through one or more of the following initiatives:

• Peace Corps Response

  Peace Corps Response provides opportunities for returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) to undertake short-term, high-impact assignments in various programs around the world.

• Peace Corps Partnership Program

  You can support a current Volunteer's community project by contributing to the Peace Corps Partnership Program. The Peace Corps Partnership Program applies 100% of your tax-deductible donation toward a specific Project, Special Fund or Country Fund.

• Serve.gov

  The President is calling on all Americans to participate in our nation’s recovery and renewal by serving in our communities. America’s new foundation will be built one community at a time – and it starts with you.

• United Nations Volunteer Program

  The United Nations Volunteer Programs is an organization contributing to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide.