Games for Peace
The Peace Corps is a United States volunteer organization. The mission of the Peace Corps is to promote world peace and friendship by providing trained volunteers to countries who need them. Here is advice of two of those volunteers on joining the Peace Corps and some more information about the activity.
Schwille: It usually takes nine to twelve months to be placed, and it'll take longer if you're married. If you're willing to go anywhere, there are more opportunities. Remember the place you're going is not the place you think it is.
Schneider: The biggest piece of advice I could share is that each experience is so unique and every experience is incredibly valuable. There is no one way to measure the "success" or "impact" a volunteer has in their community.
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To Be a Volunteer
Length of service is 27 months, which includes an average of three months of in-country training and 24 months of Volunteer service.
The application process averages 9-12 months. The minimum age for Peace Corps service is 18; there is no upper age limit. Volunteers must be U.S. citizens.
Competitive applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to community service, leadership experience, and a willingness to learn a new language.
