Where is the Peace Corp located?
Washington, D.C.
Since its inception, more than 240,000 Americans have joined the Peace Corps and served in 142 countries….Peace Corps.
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | United States Government |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
| Annual budget | US$410.5 million (FY 2020) |
| Agency executives | Carol Spahn (Chief Executive Officer) Dave Noble (Chief of Staff) |
Where do Peace Corps Volunteers live?
The Peace Corps requires you to live in Peace Corps-approved housing, which will vary by country. In most countries, Volunteers are required to live with a host family for pre-service training and, in certain countries, Volunteers live with host families for the duration of their service.
How do I find former Peace Corps Volunteers?
Find the 250k is a community-driven initiative that seeks to locate, by country, all current and former Peace Corps Volunteers through coordinating specifically with country-affiliate groups on how they might best be able to pursue their own Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) search.
Do you choose where you go in the Peace Corps?
Peace Corps staff wants the Volunteer to be successful in a host community that’s a good fit for their skills and experience. So no matter where you may be placed in your host country, be assured that the Peace Corps will do its best to place you where you are needed most!
Do you get paid in Peace Corps?
About Service. Do I get paid as a volunteer? You will receive a monthly in-country living allowance that you will use to pay for expenses as a volunteer. You will also be accruing a monthly readjustment allowance which you will receive as a lump sum when you have completed your service.
Is Peace Corps a military?
Of course, the Peace Corps has none of those things. However, there are some common threads that connect the two organizations. Both are currently all-volunteer forces powered by service. Those who choose to join either the Peace Corps or the military often serve in challenging environments around the world.
How long is Peace Corps deployment?
Host countries identify positions based on their needs. More than 200 assignments are requested each year from countries around the world….Short-term. High-impact. Experience required.
| Peace Corps Response | Peace Corps Volunteer | |
|---|---|---|
| Length of service | 3-12 months | 27 months |
Can Peace Corps Volunteers join the CIA?
(1) An Applicant currently or formerly employed by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is permanently ineligible for Peace Corps Volunteer service.
How many Peace Corps returned volunteers?
Stats from 2019. Due to COVID-19, nearly 7,000 Volunteers returned to the United States in March 2020. In March 2022, Peace Corps host communities started receiving Volunteers again.
What is a returned Peace Corps volunteer?
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) keep serving throughout their lives. We provide resources to support returned Volunteers and to showcase the Third Goal of the Peace Corps mission.