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Snapshots of Service
Get a glimpse of life as a Peace Corps Volunteer as they go the distance to make a difference in countries around the globe. Ready to serve boldly?
Volunteers in action
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Serving As A VolunteerWho will be my work partners during service?
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Serving As A VolunteerUsing AI to expand children’s access to learning in the Eastern Caribbean
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Becoming A VolunteerWhere will my site be in my country of service?
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Serving As A VolunteerRevitalizing a rural health center in Togo
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Becoming A VolunteerWhat happens when you apply to serve where you're needed most?
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Becoming A VolunteerYou've been selected for an interview. Now what?
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Peace Corps PerspectivesA grandfather’s legacy of service in Thailand
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Serving As A VolunteerMy first Ramadan in Guyana
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Becoming A VolunteerDo I need a college degree to serve in the Peace Corps?
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Serving As A VolunteerA reading program connects generations in Saint Lucia
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Serving As A VolunteerTea, tantrums, and true love
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Becoming A VolunteerHigh impact, short-term opportunities available now
Featured Volunteer Profile
Sam W.
Namibia
English Teacher
Peace Corps Volunteer
"I look forward to seeing my students improve their English skills. Many struggle with literacy and speak a different language at home. However, since English is Namibia's national language, learning it is extremely important for their lives and careers."
Read about Sam's experience
Featured Volunteer Profile
Shay K.
Nepal
Community Forest and Environmental Advocate
Peace Corps Volunteer
"I know I can always stop by the neighbor’s house to help sort beans, sit at the tea shop to talk with women in my village, or join my counterpart herding goats and always feel welcomed."
Read about Shay's experience
Featured Volunteer Profile
Sina B.
Timor-Leste
Business and Agriculture Development Facilitator
Peace Corps Volunteer
"I love the misty mornings, the rice fields, and the sound of buffaloes mooing in the distance in Timor-Leste. Most of all, I love how close-knit everyone is in my tiny rural village. It feels like one big family, where every adult helps raise every child."
Read about Sina's experience
