“The Peace Corps really became the foundation for my approach in healthcare, in making sure it’s collaborative, patient-centered, and culturally competent,” shares Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Eva Farrell. From her service in Kenya to her career in nursing 🏥, Eva's story shows the positive impact of getting outside of your comfort zone and to #ServeBoldly. Read how her Peace Corps experience continues to shape her commitment to community health: https://bit.ly/4c3w66W #PeaceCorps Photo Credit: Eric Sucar, University of Pennsylvania
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About us
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
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https://www.peacecorps.gov
External link for Peace Corps
- Industry
- International Affairs
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1961
- Specialties
- volunteer, sustainable development, international, HIV/AIDS, environment, agriculture, education, business development, health, community development, youth development, food security, forestry, NGO development, agribusiness, and conservation
Locations
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Primary
1275 1st St NE
Washington, District of Columbia 20526, US
Employees at Peace Corps
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Arthur Gold
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Scott Beale
Global head of operations @ Peace Corps | Manage 2,500 people / 65 countries | Award-winning CEO & Entrepreneur | Transitioning to new opportunities…
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Kevin Gaugush
Senior HR Executive - Capability Builder | Capacity Grower | Culture Enhancer | Trusted Adviser
Updates
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Rozeta and Itena, two of our Peace Corps counterparts working with Children are the Future in Albania, needed support to redesign their website. They saw how valuable a new website would be to apply for new grants for their projects. Their solution? Partnering with Peace Corps through our Virtual Service Pilot. Watch the video to see what we achieved together 🌍📚 and learn more about the Virtual Service Pilot here: https://bit.ly/4cN61c2 #PeaceCorps #PeaceCorpsAlbania
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🎉 Celebrating a milestone! 🎉 Our first post-pandemic cohort of Peace Corps Peru Volunteers just celebrated their Close of Service Ceremony! During their two years of living and working side-by-side with local communities, they've partnered on women's empowerment 🙋🏻 and water and sanitation projects. 💧 These Volunteers now have a lifetime full of memories, deep friendships with their communities, and impeccable language skills to continue making a difference every day. U.S. Ambassador to Peru Stephanie Syptak-Ramnath and several Peruvian officials joined in the occasion to commemorate the moment and reflect on the transformative impact of service. Congratulations to Amanda, Jacqui, Cristina, Walter, Santi, Jonah, and Ryan for completing their service in Peru! #PeaceCorps #PeaceCorpsPeru
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On this day, 60 years ago, Malawi became an independent country. We wish our counterparts, partners, staff, Volunteers, and Malawians everywhere a very happy 60th Independence Day! 🎊 Since 1963, more than 3,000 Volunteers have served in Malawi, supporting locally prioritized projects in the Education, Environment, and Health sectors. #PeaceCorps #PeaceCorpsMalawi
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Ever wondered what it's like to teach English in Timor-Leste? Or how a Community Economic Development Volunteer integrates into a rural community in the Dominican Republic? 🌏 We've revamped our website with a focus on you! ✨ Using data-driven research and user-centered design, we've added exciting new elements like our 'Volunteer Profiles' section. Learn what it means for each of these Volunteers to #ServeBoldly by clicking their profiles: https://bit.ly/4cpcgDm #PeaceCorps
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🎉 We're thrilled to welcome 19 new Peace Corps Trainees to the Kingdom of Tonga! This exceptional group includes our groundbreaking Climate Resilience Trainees, the first of their kind in Peace Corps worldwide. These pioneers will work with communities, local government, and NGOs to combat climate change, build resilience, and manage natural disaster risks. Equally, we're proud of our Education Volunteers in this cohort, who continue to engage with local communities through the power of learning. Their dedication and passion inspire students and educators alike. Welcome Trainees! 🤝
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The Peace Corps is closely monitoring Hurricane Beryl as it passes through the Caribbean. All Peace Corps Jamaica and Eastern Caribbean Volunteers are safe and accounted for and supported by staff who have been trained to handle emergencies. Our thoughts are with the people in the Caribbean as they face the impact of the hurricane.
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🌟 Calling all Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and staff! 🌟 Can you think of someone perfect for the Peace Corps? We believe in the power of community and personal connections. Your encouragement can be the spark they need to take that first step. Share your stories, offer guidance, and support them throughout their application process. We've created a portal filled with resources to help you in this mission. From info sheets, posters, videos, and more, we have all the resources you need here. 👇 https://bit.ly/3VUF1kn #PeaceCorps #Each1Reach1
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One of the ways that you can get involved with us is through the Peace Corps Partnership Program (PCPP), which connects Volunteers and their communities with the private sector in the U.S. and around the world to fund community initiated and led projects. Staff from more than 50 countries recently gathered in Atlanta for the Global Small Grants Coordinators Workshop to connect, ideate, and share best practices on supporting small, community-based grants. Each donation to the PCPP is directed to a Volunteer project and local community! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3VRw37s
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