Peace Corps Response offers volunteer opportunities for experienced professionals to serve in communities around the world. 

Growing up, I always said I wanted to help people. 

As I leave my hut in the morning, I see the white sails of fishermen dancing along the horizon; in the afternoon, whales breach less than a mile from shore; and, in the light of the setting sun, I watch seabirds feeding before roosting for the night. 

The Peace Corps has 3 goals:

Volunteer Brandon Williams shows us that hospitality in Peru starts at the table.

Did you know you can serve in the Peace Corps as a music teacher or animation specialist? 

When serving abroad, all Peace Corps Volunteers face challenges of new living arrangements, novel foods and different attitudes.

My dad is a returned Peace Corps Volunteer and a physician. When I matriculated his alma mater for medical school, he got to give me my first white coat. You could say I’m following in his footsteps. 

Meet Ruby. She is a mother, spouse and teacher. 

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