Peace Corps

Learn About Volunteering

• What Do Volunteers Do?
• Where Do Volunteers Go?
• What's It Like to Volunteer?
• How Do I Become a Volunteer?
• Who Volunteers?
• What Are the Benefits?
• What About Safety?

Connect with Recruiter

• Recruiting Events Search
• Regional Recruitment Offices
• Email Your Recruiter

Start Your Application

• Apply Online
• Volunteer Application FAQs

Check Your Application Status

• Application Login

Current Volunteers

• Volunteer 2012 Tax Guide (PDF)
• Learning and Training Materials

Returned Volunteers

• Telling Your Story
• Transitioning Home
• Jobs
• Grad School
• Volunteer Opportunities

Family and Friends

• Benefits
• Health
• Safety
• Staying in Touch
• After Peace Corps

Media

• News Releases
• Press and Multimedia
• RSS Feeds
• Media Resources
• Public Service Announcements
• Peace Corps Times

Programs

• Peace Corps Response
• Grad School
• World Wise Schools

Agency Links

• Open Government Initiative
• Overseas Positions for U.S. Citizens
• Business Opportunities
• Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
• Office of Inspector General
• Website Privacy Policy
• Equal Opportunity Data as Required by the No Fear Act
• Inventory Guide as required by the FAIR Act (XLS)

Agency Documents (PDF)

• Annual Report (PAR) FY 2012
• HIPAA Privacy Policy
• HIPAA Privacy Policy FAQs
• Information Quality Preamble
• Information Quality Guidelines
• Peace Corps Manual
• Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (2009)

Safety and Security

• Statement from Director Aaron S. Williams (09/02/11)
• What about Safety?
• Safety and Security in Depth
• Safety and Security: Highlights to Help You Prepare for Peace Corps Service 2011 (PDF)
• Volunteer Safety Report (PDF)
• Archive Safety Reports
• Peace Corps' Commitment to Sexual Assault Victims (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions on Safety and Volunteer Support (PDF)

In the Spotlight

• 50th Anniversary
• Peace Corps Digital Library
• Peace Corps Game
• Resources for Teachers

Donate

• Volunteer Projects
• Special Funds
• Country Funds