WASHINGTON – Today, the Peace Corps released its 2024 rankings of the top volunteer-producing states across the United States.

“Every day, Americans from across our nation serve abroad as Peace Corps volunteers, sharing themselves and their skills and perspectives with the communities they work alongside,” said Peace Corps Chief Executive Officer Allison Greene. “There is worldwide demand for Peace Corps volunteers, which is a testament to our unique model of people-to-people diplomacy, the value of our volunteers’ work and our success as a low-cost, high return-on-investment agency serving America’s core national interests.”

Building on the Peace Corps’ Bold Invitation campaign, the agency is reaching out to Americans eager to make a hands-on, lasting impact alongside counterparts and community members in 60 countries worldwide. As volunteers embark on their journeys, they not only contribute to making America safer, stronger and more prosperous, but also grow personally and gain invaluable professional experience.

Below find the nation’s top volunteer-producing states for 2024. View the list of volunteer numbers from all 50 states here.

1. California: 361

2. Texas: 181

3. New York: 177

4. Virginia: 172

5. Florida: 171

6. Colorado: 122

7. Maryland: 121

7. North Carolina: 121

8. Georgia: 117

8. Pennsylvania: 117

Since 1961, more than 240,000 Peace Corps volunteers have answered the call to service, promoting a better understanding of Americans on the part of the people they serve, and likewise, promoting a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans. These service opportunities have allowed them to apply their unique skills and learn new ones that help make them productive members of the U.S. workforce, while making a tangible difference and building positive relationships with Americans around the world.

The Peace Corps invites U.S. citizens from all backgrounds to become volunteers. The next application deadline is April 1, 2025. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online. Visit peacecorps.gov to learn more about Peace Corps volunteer service in 60 countries.

*Peace Corps data is current as of September 30, 2024. Volunteers self-report their home state on their Peace Corps application.