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Ready for something bigger?
Volunteers live and work side by side with community members to partner on locally prioritized projects. Together, they build relationships, share cultures and knowledge, and help transform lives for generations.
The Power of Human Connection
Our intercultural approach shapes and guides the Peace Corps as we connect skilled, committed Volunteers to work in partnership with welcoming host communities. Discover how Peace Corps service brings people together to make a lasting impact.
A world of opportunities
By pairing skilled Volunteers with welcoming host communities to work in partnership on locally prioritized projects, the Peace Corps offers a world of life-changing opportunities for Volunteers to grow their skills, experiences, passions, and aspirations as part of a unique service journey.
Our intercultural approach powers human connection
Through the Peace Corps, American Volunteers share their unique perspectives, abilities, and approaches overseas and—when they return home—they make a hands-on, lasting impact alongside counterparts and communities back in the U.S.
Support during and after service
The Peace Corps asks a lot of its Volunteers, so we offer support and benefits to Volunteers to help them succeed—during and after service.
