Peace Corps Volunteer Service
Peace Corps (U.S. federal agency)
A two-year international volunteer assignment (plus roughly three months of training) in one of dozens of countries, working in sectors like education, health, agriculture, or community economic development, with living costs, healthcare, and a modest readjustment allowance covered.
π 70+ countries worldwideStipend
Who can apply
US citizen, 18 or older; many roles require a bachelor's degree, though some accept 3-5 years of relevant work experience or an associate's degree plus experience instead; must pass medical and legal clearance.
How to prepare
Use the 'Browse Volunteer Opportunities' tool on peacecorps.gov to find postings matching your skillset and see actual country/sector openings; review the eligibility and core expectations page closely, since medical/legal clearance can be the longest part of the process.
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