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Added Benefit Assignments
The Peace Corps wants to enable more Volunteers to accept our bold invitation to serve. And, for answering the call, certain positions are temporarily eligible for added benefits.
Shorter assignment
- Instead of the traditional 27-month service assignment, make an impact with a shorter, 15-month commitment.
- Participating countries: Cameroon, Eswatini, and The Gambia.
Higher readjustment allowance
Mid-service break
- A benefit never before offered: reconnect with family and friends halfway through your two-year assignment with 15 days of paid time off, roundtrip airfare to the U.S., and a daily allowance for expenses.
- Participating countries: Benin, Guinea, Madagascar, and Sierra Leone.
Current opportunities with added benefits
Shorter assignment
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EswatiniCommunity Health Volunteer
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EswatiniYouth Development Volunteer
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CameroonAgriculture Outreach Volunteer
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CameroonEnglish Education Teacher
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CameroonCommunity Health Outreach Volunteer
- View all opportunities
Higher readjustment allowance
Mid-service break
FAQs
View all FAQs-
Will I be eligible for the same benefits as 27-month Volunteers (e.g., NCE, Coverdell, etc.)?
Upon completion of service, a 15-month Volunteer will be eligible for the same benefits as … Read more -
Can benefits be combined?
Temporary added benefits are being offered to individuals who apply now through early 2026. Visit … Read more -
Are there other high-need positions available that aren’t offering added benefits?
Yes! There are other projects at Peace Corps posts around the world that are high … Read more
Step boldly into a position where you're needed most, and benefit
"These programs are increasing the interest of the public to consider Peace Corps and to decide, 'Yes! I'm going to be a Peace Corps Volunteer.'"
