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Apply to the Peace Corps

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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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.

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University Programs

The Peace Corps offers unique opportunities for students at all levels to get involved in serving while pursuing their education goals.

Coverdell Fellows

The Coverdell Fellows program offers financial support to Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who want to pursue graduate studies.

Peace Corps Prep

A certificate program for undergraduates, Peace Corps Prep builds the foundation for core competencies critical to serving boldly with the Peace Corps and working collaboratively as a Peace Corps Volunteer.

Campus ambassadors

Campus ambassadors are college students who work closely with Peace Corps recruiters to raise the Peace Corps’ profile on campus and introduce the agency’s mission to student groups.