Program Requirements

Lead grassroots efforts to fight hunger in a changing world. Agricultural volunteers work with small-scale farmers and families to increase food security and production, and adapt to climate change while promoting environmental conservation practices.

Harness 21st century tools to help communities lift themselves. Volunteers work with development banks, nongovernmental organizations and municipalities to strengthen infrastructure and encourage economic opportunities in communities.

Teach lessons that last a lifetime. Education is the Peace Corp's largest program area. Volunteers play an important role in creating links among schools, parents and communities by working in elementary, secondary, and postsecondary schools as math, science, conversational  English and resource teachers or as early grade reading and literacy teacher trainers.

Help forge a global movement to protect our planet. Volunteers lead grassroots efforts in their communities to protect the environment and strengthen understanding of environmental issues. They teach environmental awareness in elementary ad secondary schools and to youth groups and community organizations, empowering communities to  make their own decisions bout how to protect and conserve the local environment.

Serve on the front lines of global health. Health volunteers work within their communities to promote important topics such as nutrition, maternal and child health, basic hygiene and water sanitation. They also work in HIV/AIDS education and prevention programs.

Empower the next generation of change makers. Volunteers work with youth in communities on projects that promote engagement and active citizenship, including gender awareness, employability, health and HIV/AIDS education, environmental awareness, sporting programs and info technology.