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In more than 60 countries, Peace Corps Volunteers are putting their purpose, passion, and skills to work in partnership with welcoming host communities – growing, teaching, learning, and making change. Together.
As a Peace Corps Volunteer, you will live and work alongside community members on locally prioritized projects, receiving a living wage and other support as you immerse yourself in a new culture. You’ll build relationships, exchange knowledge, and help transform lives for generations. You will also receive transition funds to help you resettle upon your close of service.
Ways to Serve
Immersive Experiences in Over 60 Countries
For U.S. citizens 18+ who are curious and committed to cross-cultural collaboration. Projects last two years with a living stipend and other support.
Peace Corps Volunteer Details
Short-term. High-impact.
For professionals with diverse skills who know how to hit the ground running. Projects last from 3-12 months with a living stipend and other support.
Peace Corps Response DetailsWhat's Your Passion?
Agriculture
Strengthen Food Security
Support programs in food security, climate change adaptation, sustainable living, and farming. Learn more about Agriculture projects in the Peace Corps.
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Community Economic Development
Cultivate Opportunity
Strengthen economic infrastructure through urban planning or supporting entrepreneurs and business owners. Learn more about Community Economic Development projects in the Peace Corps.
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Education
Teach for Tomorrow
Work with schools, communities, parents, and students to support learning in math, science, English, and literacy. Learn more about Education projects in the Peace Corps.
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Environment
Protect Our Planet
Promote efforts to protect natural resources at the local level and strengthen understanding of environmental and sustainability issues. Learn more about Environment projects in the Peace Corps.
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Health
Advance Health Equity
Work with clinics and healthcare providers to develop strategies to promote nutrition, maternal and child health, hygiene, water and sanitation, malaria prevention, or HIV/AIDS education. Learn more about Health projects in the Peace Corps.
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Youth in Development
Empower the Next Generation
Engage youth in programs related to HIV/AIDS education, gender issues, environmental stewardship, sports, and more. Learn more about Youth In Development projects in the Peace Corps.
Explore Openings
Strengthen Food Security
Support programs in food security, climate change adaptation, sustainable living, and farming. Learn more about Agriculture projects in the Peace Corps.
Explore OpeningsCultivate Opportunity
Strengthen economic infrastructure through urban planning or supporting entrepreneurs and business owners. Learn more about Community Economic Development projects in the Peace Corps.
Explore OpeningsTeach for Tomorrow
Work with schools, communities, parents, and students to support learning in math, science, English, and literacy. Learn more about Education projects in the Peace Corps.
Explore OpeningsProtect Our Planet
Promote efforts to protect natural resources at the local level and strengthen understanding of environmental and sustainability issues. Learn more about Environment projects in the Peace Corps.
Explore OpeningsAdvance Health Equity
Work with clinics and healthcare providers to develop strategies to promote nutrition, maternal and child health, hygiene, water and sanitation, malaria prevention, or HIV/AIDS education. Learn more about Health projects in the Peace Corps.
Explore OpeningsEmpower the Next Generation
Engage youth in programs related to HIV/AIDS education, gender issues, environmental stewardship, sports, and more. Learn more about Youth In Development projects in the Peace Corps.
Explore OpeningsWe Have a Place Where You Belong
Peace Corps Volunteers serve in 64 countries. Where will you serve?
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Start Your Journey
Ready to apply?
Start by finding the opening you want to apply for. You can also choose to apply for service where you’re needed most. Learn more about the application process.
Get the Volunteer Application Checklist
The Volunteer application isn’t hard to complete – it only takes about an hour. Still, it helps to be prepared. Get a list of required documents and information for reference.
FAQs
There is no application fee to apply to the Peace Corps. Eligible expenses incurred during the medical clearance process are now fully reimbursable. See detailed information on medical reimbursements.
Once cleared to serve, there are no fees associated with service. Costs for visas, passports, and plane tickets are covered by the Peace Corps for invited candidates or Peace Corps Volunteers.
You must be a minimum of 18 years old to serve, but there is no upper age limit.
Language requirements vary by job opportunity and country. Overall, a willingness to learn new languages is an important trait for a Peace Corps Volunteer no matter where they serve. Search our Volunteer Openings for specific requirements.