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The application process begins by selecting a service model and finding an open position.

Peace Corps Volunteer
2 years, 3 months
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Peace Corps Response
Up to 12 months
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Virtual Service Pilot
3-6 months
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Let us help you find the right position.

If you are flexible in where you serve for the two-year Peace Corps Volunteer program, our experts can match you with a position and country based on your experience and preferences.

Serve where you’re needed most

Serve Boldly

Peace Corps Volunteers put their purpose, passion, and skills to work in partnership with host communities in more than 60 countries.

Benefits of service

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Immerse yourself in a new culture while living and working alongside community members on locally prioritized projects.

Receive a living allowance and other support while you grow, teach, learn, and help make lasting change. Together.

Gain access to a vibrant alumni network and community and career benefits that last well beyond your service.

Peace Corps Volunteers serve in more than 60 countries.

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Ways to serve


Peace Corps Volunteer
2 years, 3 months
Live and work with community members on locally prioritized projects as you build relationships, share cultures, and help transform lives for generations.

Peace Corps Response
Up to 12 months
Invest your years of experience into training, coaching, and collaborating with communities on short-term assignments with high impact.

A way to serve remotely.

Virtual Service Pilot. Serve for 3-6 months remotely. Collaborate virtually by donating your skills to support grassroots efforts across the globe without relocating.


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What's your passion?

When you serve in the Peace Corps, you’ll be working together in your new community to create a positive impact on people’s lives — now and for generations to come. There are six sectors and countless ways to partner with communities and make change together.