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.

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?

Step One: Find Your Path
- 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.
Step Two: Follow Your Path
- View Volunteer openings
  Search Volunteer openings by work area and country.
- Talk to a recruiter
  It's their job to have the answers. Ask them anything!
- Attend an event
  Peace Corps hosts many online and in-person events.
Step Three: Start Your Application
- Application FAQs
  Make your application more competitive. Get the FAQs!
- Application process
  Find out what happens after you submit your application.
- Apply now
  Get started! It only takes an hour to apply.

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