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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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Peace Corps Volunteer Peace Corps Response Virtual Service Pilot
Basic Eligibility US citizens 18+. There is no upper age limit. US citizens 18+. There is no upper age limit. US citizens 18+. There is no upper age limit.
Education and Experience Most positions require a college degree, but some accept 5+ years of work experience in place of that Positions require specific expertise, certifications and degrees; most require 5+ years work experience; some have a language requirement Engagements require specific expertise, certifications, degrees and computer competence; most require 2+ years work experience, some have a language requirement.
Length of service 2 years + 3 months of training 6 to 12 months, including 1 to 2 weeks of training 3-6 months
Full-time/Part-time Full-time, on-location Full-time, on-location Part-time 5-15 hours/week, remote
Benefits
  • Living allowance to cover living expenses
  • Required travel costs to and from country covered
  • Housing sourced in advance and costs covered
  • 3 months of expert language and other training provided
  • 24/7 in-country support including necessary medical and dental care provided
  • Student loan benefits
  • $10,000+ of readjustment allowance upon service completion
  • Living allowance to cover living expenses
  • Required travel costs to and from country covered
  • Housing sourced in advance and costs covered
  • 1-2 weeks of training provided
  • 24/7 in-country support including necessary medical and dental care provided
  • Student loan benefits
  • $500/month served of readjustment allowance upon service completion
  • One-time stipend of $250 for set up costs
  • Peace Corps and in-country staff collaboration and support provided
  • Asynchronous orientation course and virtual onboarding
# of active applications possible 1 active application 2 active applications
Can also apply for Peace Corps Volunteer at the same time for a total of 3 open applications.
3 expressions of interest
Can I apply with my partner? Yes Yes
However separate assignments must exist in the same country for each person. Apply separately to the respective openings.
No
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