Volunteer Abroad — Peace Corps
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  • 139 host countries
  • 27 months
  • Ages 18 and up; Bachelor's degree required
  • No language prerequisite
  • Placements in various fields

Description

Peace Corps is a government-run organization dedicated to promoting world peace and friendship. The organization sends volunteers abroad for 27 months of service and training. Voluneers receive a living stipend as well as some compensation upon completion of service.

Volunteer Placements

Placements options include:

  • Education
  • Youth outreach
  • Community development
  • Business development
  • Environment
  • Agriculture
  • Public Health
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Information Technology

An effort is made to place volunteers in their region of choice, but placements are mainly based on where participants' skills and experience are needed.

More information

To apply click here or for more information visit the Peace Corps web site.

 
Last modified on November 21, 2008