Volunteer
The world is waiting
Peace Corps Volunteers work at the grassroots level to create change that lasts long after their service. As a Volunteer, you can make an investment in our world—one handshake, one project, one friendship at a time—that leads to new possibilities in service and when you return home.
Stories from Peace Corps Volunteers
Who are Peace Corps Volunteers?
Peace Corps Volunteers reflect the diversity of America united behind a shared purpose. The Peace Corps actively recruits Americans with a wide variety of experience, ages, and perspectives so we can share our nation's greatest resource—its people—with the communities we serve.
18+
You must be 18 or older to be a Volunteer.
You must be a U.S. citizen.
Are you an experienced professional or returned Volunteer?
Explore your options
Ready to Change the World?
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Step One: Find Your Path
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Is Peace Corps right for me?
Discover your options and learn more about who volunteers. -
Where do Volunteers go?
Peace Corps has Volunteers in more than 60 countries. -
What do Volunteers do?
Read more about the projects and issues Volunteers work on.
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Is Peace Corps right for me?
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Step Two: Follow Your Path
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View Volunteer openings
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Talk to a recruiter
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Attend an event
Peace Corps hosts many online and in-person events.
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View Volunteer openings
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Step Three: Start Your Application
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Application FAQs
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Application process
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Apply now
Get started! It only takes an hour to apply.
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Application FAQs
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