All Things Peace Corps
Want to join the Peace Corps? This category tells you all about it. Learn what Peace Corps volunteers do to help communities around the world. Get tips to make a strong application, like writing a good essay or nailing the interview. Find out how long the application takes, from applying to training. Get the truth about common myths. Whether you’re just learning about Peace Corps or ready to apply, this category explains the hard work and rewards of volunteering abroad.
Thinking of the Peace Corps? The r/peacecorps subreddit helps applicants get their Peace Corps questions answered by current and returned volunteers.
Peace Corps questions? The best place for answers is r/peacecorps Read More
Experience the best of Philadelphia before embarking on your Peace Corps journey! Explore the city’s history and culture during staging in Philadelphia.
Staging in Philadelphia: Quick Tour of Philly’s City Center Read More
It pays to know about the Peace Corps application process. I asked Ryan Stannard, a recent Peace Corps Recruiter, how an applicant can be a more competitive.
How to Be a More Competitive Peace Corps Applicant Read More
Host country links to official Peace Corps webpages are listed, along with their Facebook pages. To talk to RPCVs, check out the “Friends of…” group pages.
Important Peace Corps Host Country Links Read More
Long flights (12+ hours) are mentally and physical exhausting. I will give you the best advice on how to best to be prepared so you will have a wonderful flight.
How to prepare for a long flight (12+ hours) Read More
These days, only the name ‘Peace Corps’ is known, but not much else. I’ve come up with 23 of the most common Peace Corps frequently asked questions people have.
23 Frequently Asked Questions about the Peace Corps (FAQ) Read More
Peace Corps gives Americans the chance to volunteer overseas by immersing themselves, working side-by-side with community members to improve challenges in areas such as education, agriculture, and health. The Three …
What is the Peace Corps? Read More
A public service announcement for the U.S. Peace Corps by President Barack Obama encouraging people to consider applying to the Peace Corps.
The Peace Corps Wants You! – Message from President Obama Read MoreThis is the motivation statement I was asked to write. It asks about reasons you applied, how they relate to your life goals, and PC expectations.
My Peace Corps Motivation Statement Read More