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Peace Corps Headquarters

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Founded by President John F. Kennedy, the Peace Corps was created to provide education and technical training to citizens of other countries and to foster cross‑cultural exchange. The Peace Corps is celebrating a 46-year legacy of service at home and abroad. Currently there are 8,000 Volunteers abroad, a 37-year high for Volunteers in the field. Since 1961, more than 190,000 Volunteers have helped promote a better understanding between Americans and the people of the 139 countries where Volunteers have served. Peace Corps Volunteers must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years of age. There is no upper age ceiling for volunteers. Peace Corps service is a 27-month commitment.

Mission Statement

Peace Corps' Mission:

The Peace Corps' mission is to promote world peace and friendship.

Peace Corps' Core Goals:

1. To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women.

2. To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served.

3. To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.


The Details

(38.904,-77.045)
 
  • Address
    1111 20th Street, NWWashington, DC 20526
  • Contact
    • Jessica Wolcott
  • Phone
    • (800) 424-8580
  • Fax
    • 202.692.1801
  • Website
  • Interest Area
    • Computers & Technology, Education & Literacy, Environment, Health & Medicine, International

Average Review 3 reviews

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by Ben J. from Birmingham, AL (July 10, 2009)
This organization gives you a chance to work independently as a volunteer with the support of the U.S. government. The three major goals of the Peace Corps are to: Help the people of interested countries meet needs for training; Help promote a better understanding of Americans; Help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans. Service gives you an opportunity to learn about another country's people, language and culture. It is no holiday. The 2 year commitment can be frustrating and rewarding. I think most volunteers make self discoveries during their service; both positive and negative. On the downside, services for Return PC Volunteers are limited outside of D.C. I would say insufficient overall. If you join for the benefits you will be disappointed. If you join to serve others, it is a rewarding experience. I would highly recommend Peace Corps to those willing to make sacrifices and adjust to another way of life.
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by Jane F. (January 17, 2009)
I believe that I received as much or more than I gave while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer. I learned a new language, gained many new skills, and increased my confident in my abilities.
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by Huisuk T. from Austin, TX (December 8, 2008)
as it is written, we can make difference in others lives
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