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What's It Like to Volunteer?

Get the real story about Peace Corps life—in words, images, and video—from the only folks who can really tell it: the Volunteers themselves.

Got questions about Volunteer life? Find out what its like to be a Volunteer from the people who know best—the Volunteers themselves …

Volunteer Journals
Follow the progress of our Volunteers as they write about their Peace Corps experiences.
Video FAQs
Spend five minutes with a Peace Corps Volunteer and you'll learn more than you ever thought you could.
Insider's View Photo Galleries
Explore our photo galleries to see what it's really like.
In Their Own Words
Explore our searchable database of more than 100 Volunteer stories.
V2 Volunteerism Story and Photo Contest
The contest, held in early 2009, asked Volunteers to express through a story and accompanying photos an experience they had while serving abroad that illuminates voluntary and community service activities among the young people of the countries in which they serve.
Interactive Features
Immerse yourself in the lives of Peace Corps volunteers through these interactive features.

Last updated Oct 08 2008

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Play the Game

Do you wonder what it is like to serve? Returned Volunteers say playing Peace Corps Challenge is like being overseas again.

Find Local Events

Peace Corps recruiters appear at information sessions, campus and community events, and career fairs. Pick your state and find a Peace Corps event near you.