Peace Corps: Build Your Career While Making a Global Impact

For professionals and graduates seeking meaningful work and career growth, the Peace Corps offers the opportunity to serve communities around the world while developing valuable real-world skills. Since 1961, nearly 250,000 Volunteers have served in 144 countries, helping communities through sustainable development, cultural exchange, and service. Today, opportunities continue in more than 60 countries across the globe. Opportunities Across Six Sectors The Peace Corps offers service roles in:

• Education – Support learning in schools and communities
• Health – Promote wellness, hygiene, and public health
• Agriculture – Strengthen food security and farming practices
• Environment – Protect resources and support sustainability
• Community Economic Development – Help entrepreneurs and small businesses grow
• Youth in Development – Empower young people through leadership and life-skills programs

Flexible Ways to Serve Choose the path that fits your goals:

• Peace Corps Volunteer – 27-month immersive international service
• Peace Corps Response – 6–12 month short-term assignments for experienced professionals
• Virtual Service Pilot – 3–6 month remote opportunities supporting organizations abroad

Benefits That Support Your Future Participants may receive housing, travel support, medical coverage, student loan assistance, training, career development resources, and access to a global Returned Volunteer network. You May Already Qualify Many opportunities do not require a four-year degree. Relevant work experience or a blend of education and experience may qualify you for service. Ready to Make Change? Explore current openings and learn how your skills can make a difference at peacecorps.gov.