Now is a great time to apply to the Peace Corps.
We are experiencing an increased demand in volunteer requests from countries, meaning there are thousands of new volunteer positions open for 2011, many leaving as early as January, February or March.
Typically, the Peace Corps application process takes approximately nine to 12 months from the time an online application is submitted to the time a volunteer departs to one of 77 countries in which we serve. But with our recent growth, new opportunities are available. Programs fill daily, so…
Apply immediately if you’re available to depart for service in early 2011.
Apply by October 1 if you’re available to depart for service in mid to late 2011.
The Peace Corps is a 27-month commitment that provides the following benefits:
- Living allowance
- Language, technical and cross-cultural training
- Medical and dental care
- Travel to and from country of service
- 48 paid vacation days
- Possible student loan deferment and/or partial cancellation
- Graduate school opportunities during or following service
Volunteer positions are available in:
- Education – high demand
- Environment – high demand
- Agriculture
- Community development
- Youth development
- Health
- Business
- Information and Communication Technology
Feel free to contact me at seattle@peacecorps.gov if you have questions about the life-defining opportunities available with the Peace Corps.
