Volunteer Sectors
There are six sectors in which Peace Corps Volunteers serve—detailed below. Choose onesector to focus on then complete at least 3 courses + 50 hours of related experience in thatsector.
Note:
Actual Peace Corps assignments are based on local needs, and thus may or may not
align seamlessly with your qualifications. Flexibility is central to the Peace Corps
experience!
Peace Corps Tips
Nearly two-thirds of Peace Corps Volunteers serve in Education or Health. Coursework and meaningful experience in one of these areas—especially teaching English as a second/foreign language—produce some of the strongest candidates.
