Virtual Service Pilot

Over the course of a few months, Participants make meaningful change on a global scale.

• Projects last 3-6 months and require 5-15 hours each week
• Participants must have computer and internet access
• Choose from engagements in six sectors and more than 50 countries
• Serve while maintaining work, school, and family commitments
• Be flexible and ready to collaborate

Who can donate voluntary services and engage in the Virtual Service Pilot?

Virtual Service engagements are open to U.S. citizens who wish to donate their voluntary services. If you believe that human connection can help power change, even over a distance, virtual service could be for you.

Learn more about eligibility requirements

What kind of support is provided to Participants who serve virtually?

Participants can request a one-time payment of $250 to help offset the start-up costs associated with virtual engagement.

What training do you provide?

Virtual Service Pilot Participants complete an online orientation that covers the Peace Corps approach to development, intercultural communication, technology, and effective virtual collaboration.

During your first week of engagement, you’ll have a virtual introduction with Peace Corps staff posted in the host country to learn about project objectives, meet your host country partner, and plan your collaborative approach.

Learn more about orientation

How do I express interest in a Virtual Service Pilot engagement?

Browse the current virtual opportunities and confirm your skills and experience meet the essential qualifications outlined in the specific engagement(s) you are interested in. If the virtual engagement aligns with your passions and skills, follow the link in the engagement to submit your statement of interest.

Be sure to update your resume to highlight relevant information related to meeting the essential qualifications and answer the three short writing prompts with detailed examples.

Get tips for submitting interest

If you are interested in more than one engagement, you can express interest in up to three Virtual Service opportunities each quarter.

Learn more about the expression of interest process

How long does it take to complete an expression of interest?

Once you have your resume updated, it generally takes about 20 minutes to complete your expression of interest, including responding to three short essay questions.

How do Participants coordinate with their host country partner?

Each engagement is different. However, all Participants donate between 5 and 15 hours each week, completing tasks online with the host country partner and offline independently. Due to the flexible nature of the engagements, individuals can maintain their personal and professional commitments.

You will find the partner organization’s preferred meeting times listed on the specific engagement under “Engagement and Tasks.” Given different time zones during which our partners are online, consider if the partner’s preferred hours in their time zone work for you in your time zone.

At orientation, you and the partner will identify a recurring time to meet each week and develop a workplan.

Do Participants still experience the host country culture?

Absolutely! Peace Corps’ mission of peace and friendship and fostering intercultural exchange is at the heart of service. Participants are encouraged to take time to share about their cultures and traditions and to learn about their counterparts’ cultures and traditions as a way of “sharing America with the world” and “bringing the world back home”—also known as Peace Corps’ goals 2 and 3.

Participants have conducted virtual tours of their community, shared recipes and photos from family celebrations, and have participated virtually in their counterparts’ ceremonies and family traditions.

Find out more

Get in touch with our team.

Email us at [email protected] or call us on 202.692.2250.