Application Process
Applying to the Peace Corps is a process involving several steps, with details and paperwork at each point along the way. In a nutshell:
- You submit the application.
- We contact you for an interview.
- You get medical and legal clearance.
- You qualify based on skills and suitability.
- We contact you with a placement.
Sounds pretty simple, doesn't it? While it's not quite that easy, it doesn't have to be difficult. For a more detailed overview of the process of becoming a Peace Corps Volunteer, click here.
Application
What's in the application? Well, there are the usual questions about your education, your work and volunteer experience, your interests and hobbies, and so on. There are also a few essay questions to give you a chance to explain why you want to join the Peace Corps and what you're expecting to get out of the experience. The second part of the application, the Health Status Review, is designed to help in the understanding of your medical situation to determine what countries and regions will allow you the best access to the health care you need.
You can access a Volunteer application from the national Peace Corps website in one of three ways:
- If you select "Online Application," you can complete the application over the internet.
- If you select "Download Application," you can download your materials in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
- If you select "Paper Application," an application will be mailed to you within 10 business days.
Whatever you decide, when you're ready to apply and need specific guidance about completing the application, visit Apply Now.