Is it difficult to become a Peace Corp volunteer?

Last year, the Peace Corps received more than 17,000 applications for fewer than 4,000 positions. Serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer is a professional opportunity with lifelong benefits, so it is extremely competitive. If you think you have what it takes to compete, apply here.

How many days a week do you work in the Peace Corps?

4.1 Basic 40-Hour Work Week Schedule for the Peace Corps (d) The basic 40 hour workweek is 5 days, Monday through Friday when possible, and the two days outside the workweek shall be consecutive.

Do you get days off in Peace Corps?

The Peace Corps covers the cost of transportation to and from the country of service. Each Volunteer receives two paid vacation days per month of service, and many use this time to travel to nearby countries. And, of course, Volunteers can use this time for a visit home (at their own expense).

Is the Peace Corps worth it?

Yes, the Peace Corps is a good choice when you’re finishing school and have nothing but time and freedom, but you shouldn’t go just because you’re afraid of having nothing else lined up. In case I haven’t convinced you already, being a Peace Corps volunteer isn’t an easy job.

Can you work while in the Peace Corps?

The Peace Corps gives you a monthly stipend that allows you to work alongside the people of your community. While this is plenty to live on in a developing country, it is not enough to save for your return.

What GPA do you need for Peace Corps?

Your student(s) must be at least 12 years old, and you must complete at least 10 hours of tutoring each month. Many opportunities in this area do not require a foreign language. All education positions require a minimum GPA of 2.5.

What is it like to work for the Peace Corps?

The position is called “volunteer” for a reason. The Peace Corps gives you a monthly stipend that allows you to work alongside the people of your community. While this is plenty to live on in a developing country, it is not enough to save for your return.

What are the requirements to become a Peace Corps volunteer?

The Peace Corps actively recruits Americans with a wide variety of experience, ages, and perspectives so we can share our nation’s greatest resource—its people—with the communities we serve. You must be 18 or older to be a Volunteer. You must be a U.S. citizen. Are you an experienced professional or returned Volunteer? Ready to Change the World?

Do Peace Corps volunteers get free therapy?

That being said, the Peace Corps does a great job of offering support resources to volunteers who need it. In-country support from licensed physicians, as well as informal peer counseling, are all free options at your disposal should you need them. But don’t think you’ll get free therapy every week—most of these consultations happen remotely.

Does the Peace Corps become the people you call on bad days?

Similarly, Chantelle, a PCV in Uganda, wrote for Odyssey that “they become the people you call on bad days, on good days, when you have successes, when you fail, and all the times you just need to talk.” While the Peace Corps does have months of training, you shouldn’t expect hand-holding.