Still the Toughest Job You’ll Ever Love 🕊️
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The work is demanding. It requires you to adapt, to listen, to earn trust over time. It requires patience and grit. It'll test you, and you will rise to the challenge.
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As we build toward our 8,000 Volunteers in service by 2030 goal, we're thrilled to announce the launch of our new nostalgia-themed recruitment campaign. Sixty-five years in, and the Peace Corps is still the toughest job you'll ever love.
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Read the full press release by clicking the link in bio.
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There’s a world of opportunity out there — beyond the typical 9 to 5.
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A place where purpose and grit come together. Where the American spirit and ingenuity are welcomed in communities that could truly use your skills and experience.
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We’re talking about the Peace Corps. For 65 years, Volunteers have been living and working in communities in 144 countries to develop and implement projects that address locally identified and prioritized needs in Agriculture, Community Economic Development, Education, Environment, Health, and Youth in Development.
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See why after 65 years, the Peace Corps is still the toughest job you’ll ever love.
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Learn more by clicking the link in bio.
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🕊️ It's Peace Corps Week!
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For 65 years, Americans have left home to live and work in communities around the world. Close to 250,000 have served. .
They have taught in rural classrooms. 📘 Supported health outreach. ❤️ Worked alongside farmers and small business owners. 🌾 Sat at kitchen tables learning new languages late into the night. 🗣️
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The Peace Corps has changed since 1961, but the mission has not. This week, we’re kicking off our 65th year with a nod to those committed to the idea that peace can be built through service, partnership, and shared understanding.
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If you are a Returned Volunteer, you are part of this history. If you are considering Peace Corps service, this is your time. peacecorps.gov
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Before Peace Corps, Riley served in the U.S. Air Force and studied at Mesa Community College. Now in Guatemala, he works with the Ministry of Agriculture on food security projects involving greenhouses, gardens, tree pruning, and more. 🌱
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Read Riley’s full Volunteer Profile by clicking the link in bio.
Happy Good Neighbor Day 🏘️
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25 Peace Corps Volunteers in 25 countries recorded a message for you about kindness, service, and what it means to be a good neighbor. ▶️
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We're proud to join @America250 and @GoodNeighborAmerica in the shared spirit of service. 🤝 Reach out to a neighbor today, at home or abroad, and learn more about Peace Corps service at peacecorps.gov.
Come along for a quick tour of Evan’s home! 🏡
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Most Volunteers live with host families for cultural integration, at least during pre-service training. We love to see Evan feeling right at home with his amazing host family (and enjoying all the delicious home cooking!). ❤️
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Do you have to live with a host family during Peace Corps service? Click the link in bio to find out.
No Internet Needed to Access Digital Libraries in Lesotho 📚
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In partnership with @Solar_SPELL Initiative, Teryn and other Education Volunteers are working with schools in Lesotho to introduce solar-powered electronic devices loaded with digital literacy and numeracy tools to the classroom. 📔
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Students can access lessons and resources in Sesotho, English, and French through these devices without internet or mobile data, an important consideration for schools where reliable connection is not a given.
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Learn more about the Peace Corps' partnership with SolarSPELL by clicking the link in bio.
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.
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🗓️ Good Neighbor Day is May 16. As we count down to it, we're recognizing the people whose everyday kindness shapes Peace Corps service.
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Ready to start your own service journey? Click the link in bio.
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.
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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 by clicking the link in bio.
Creativi-tree is growing in Benin 🌳
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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."
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📎Learn more about the Peace Corps in Benin by clicking the link in bio.
Happy Mother's Day from the Peace Corps 🕊️
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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.
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Lynn has a message for all the moms out there. Watch to the end so you don't miss it. ▶️
Cayden's hometown of Houston has 4 million people. His village in Armenia has 1,000. 🇦🇲
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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.
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That is Peace Corps service in Armenia. Click the link in bio and apply to teach English or work with youth in Armenia.
