Peace Corps

A good neighbor welcomes you in, invites you over for a cup of tea, and treats you like you belong. That spirit matters in the Peace Corps. It's how Volunteers build trust over time, find their footing, and begin the work they came to do. 🤝 🗓️ Good Neighbor Day is May 16. As we count down to it, we're recognizing the people whose everyday kindness shapes Peace Corps service. Ready to start your own service journey? bit.ly/4wnhmdL

Matthew taught 10th and 11th graders in Viet Nam and spent most weeks planning and co-teaching 18 class periods. One student started calling him “Matt-leficent” during a lesson on films and television. Another biked over just to hand him a bottle of water after a hard day. These are the moments Matthew has taken with him after two years of service. In his words, "The experiences I have had and connections I have made in Việt Nam will continue to shape me for the rest of my life." Read more: bit.ly/3QQsLCn

Creativi-tree is growing in Benin 🌳 Volunteer Lael’s art club draws inspiration from Benin's rich tradition of storytelling through visual art. Youth practice self-expression and creativity while turning reusable materials into a "garden of expression." 📎 Learn more about the Peace Corps in Benin: bit.ly/3QEISmD

Happy Mother's Day from the Peace Corps 🕊️ Lynn has the unique experience of serving as a Volunteer at the same time as her daughter. She serves in the Philippines, while her daughter Rebekah serves in Zambia. Lynn has a message for all the moms out there. Watch to the end so you don't miss it. ▶️

Cayden serves as a TEFL Education Volunteer, working side by side with an Armenian counterpart to lead English lessons and activities for students. His days also include living with a large host family, supporting a rural potato-farming community, and enjoying coffee with new friends five or six times a day. Apply to teach English or work with youth in Armenia today: bit.ly/4dkbzOg

Make liquid soap with us in Uganda! 🧼 Peace Corps Volunteer Kyle shows students how to make liquid soap, from measuring ingredients to bottling the finished product. The lesson connects the students with hygiene practices they can use at school and home. ▶️ Now accepting Response applications for Public Health and Education positions in Uganda: bit.ly/3OFQPY5

Returned Volunteers plant 65 trees in honor of 65 years of service 🌳 To mark the agency’s 65th anniversary, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) of Northern Virginia planted 65 native trees in Jefferson Manor Park of Alexandria, demonstrating the lifelong service and investment in community that Peace Corps Volunteers have been known for since 1961. Check out RPCV resources here: bit.ly/42DopBc

Have 5 to 15 hours a week to dedicate to a good cause? 🖥️ The Virtual Service Pilot connects participants with international partners to collaborate on important, 3-to-6-month projects from afar. This blog breaks down 10 reasons to consider serving virtually: bit.ly/3QFrWfN

Becca’s day in Ecuador starts with an Ecuadorable sunrise and only gets better and brighter from there. 🌅 Come see what fun activities make up her morning and afternoon. ▶️ Apply to serve in Ecuador today: bit.ly/4cKzC96

📢 Requesting Proposals from Colleges & Universities 📢 U.S. higher education institutions—both four-year and community colleges—are encouraged to submit proposals to host Returned Peace Corps Volunteers as part-time, campus-based recruiters. These RPCVs help students learn about service while building stronger connections between campuses and the Peace Corps. Applications close May 11. Apply here: bit.ly/41GmyuZ

✍️ Peace Corps Volunteer Noah worked with a student program in Mongolia to lead a five-day creative writing training. Students practiced essay writing, put their writing skills to the test through group activities, and completed full essays by the end of the program. Small, practical classroom work like this gives students more time to practice language and builds confidence through writing. 📎 Explore Peace Corps Education openings: bit.ly/4cWVfl9

@UWMadison is the top Peace Corps Volunteer-producing university in 2026 and the second place all-time Volunteer-producing institution, with close to 3,500 alumni serving since 1961. 🦡 Badgers have a long history with the Peace Corps. Read the full article 👇🏽 dailycardinal.com/article/2026/0…

Peace Corps found Lorna at the right time. 🕊️ She was weighing her options when a Peace Corps email landed in her inbox. After one click and a conversation with a recruiter, she found herself applying to a Volunteer assignment in Botswana where she could use her life experience. 🌍 ▶️ As a Community Economic Development Volunteer, Lorna is bringing her skills to a place she felt drawn to from the start. See what Volunteer opportunities are available and apply today: bit.ly/4w89z3p.

Peace Corps Mexico Volunteers spent three days building ferrocement cisterns, using camera traps to document wildlife, and practicing techniques that help protect soil and make growing food more sustainable. These practical skills support healthier land for gardens and farms. This work matters. Connect with a recruiter to find the right service opportunity for you: bit.ly/3QDZ0Vc

Peace Corps and @DiscoveryEd created Global Learners, a free digital program with classroom resources that explore global cultures and community through real Peace Corps stories. Two New Classroom Resources for Educators 🌎 😀 Exploring Happiness across the Globe ✍🏽 Building Future Ready Skills with Peace Corps Volunteers Share this post with your favorite educator. bit.ly/3N1OSQY

With support from a Peace Corps Partnership Program (PCPP) grant and community contributions, Peace Corps Philippines Volunteer Claudine worked with teachers, students, and community members to launch the Kilyab Learning Hub. PCPP projects are open for donor support. Browse current Volunteer projects and consider making a donation to one that speaks to you: bit.ly/41Yk8rH

Today, Peace Corps staff worldwide wore denim in recognition of Denim Day and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. 👖 Each of us plays a role in contributing to the end of sexual violence, and together, we can, and are, making a difference.

🌱 Peace Corps Volunteers joined Jamaica's Forestry Department at the launch of the island-wide Reforestation, Ecological Enhancement, and Landscape Framework Initiative (RE-LEAF), which aims to plant more than 300,000 seedlings and help protect the natural resources communities rely on every day. Join Peace Corps Jamaica as a sustainable agriculture facilitator. Apply today: bit.ly/4tsbiPf

A 2024 WHO and UNICEF report found that only 39% of schools worldwide provide menstrual health education, and in sub–Saharan Africa only 11% of schools have bins for menstrual waste in girls’ toilets. In Sierra Leone, Peace Corps Volunteers and community members are helping to meet that need by leading sessions on the menstrual cycle, addressing common myths, and sharing how reusable menstrual pads can be made with available materials. Join the Peace Corps as a Health Volunteer and make a difference. Now accepting applications to serve in Peru, Guatemala, Ghana, Senegal, and Albania. bit.ly/4tlDtiG

Rice harvest season is a busy time of the year for many families in Cambodia. 🌾 Volunteers Mona, Henry, Meredith, Jared, and Kat joined their host families in the fields as rice was cut and prepared for processing. Working alongside others builds the trust and understanding that strong partnerships depend on. 🤝🏽 Learn more about our intercultural approach: bit.ly/4to6v11