How many countries are volunteers currently serving in?
What is more than 60!
200
What is it called when you go back to serve for a shorter time after you have already done two years?
What is Peace Corps Response
200
How many volunteer service hours do you need to have to apply to the Peace Corps?
What is 30 hours
200
At least how old must volunteers be to apply?
What is 18 years
300
What is the Peace Corps Partnership Program?
What is You can support a current Volunteer's community project by contributing to the Peace Corps Partnership Program. The Peace Corps Partnership Program applies 100% of your tax-deductible donation toward a specific Project, Special Fund or Country Fund
300
Average age of PC volunteers
What is 28
300
Volunteers who complete two years of service receive how many years of noncompetitive eligibility for employment in the federal government?
What is 1 year of noncompete eligibility
300
What are the six general areas volunteer opportunities fall under in the Peace Corps?
What is Education, Youth and Development, Environment, Agriculture, Health, Community & Economic Development
300
When is the application deadline?
What is There is no application deadline; applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
400
What is World Wise Schools?
What is World Wise Schools is dedicated to promoting 21st century global learning through stories, activities, and classroom resources – all of which are based on Peace Corps Volunteer experiences.
400
What regions of the world are volunteers able to work in?
What is Middle East & North Africa, Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, The Caribbean, South America, Central America & Mexico, Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
400
How many vacation days do you receive as a Peace Corps Volunteer?
What is 48 days
400
What is the next step in the application process after you submit your application?
What is the interview
400
How many months in advance should you apply before you begin your service?
What is 9-12 months
500
What is the Third Goal of the Peace Corps?
What is aims to help Americans understand the people and cultures of other countries. It is one of the three goals that support the mission of the Peace Corps to promote world peace and friendship.
500
Since 1961, how many volunteers have served from Ohio?
What is 7,009 volunteers have served from Ohio
500
How much is the “re-adjustment allowance” for at the end of your service?
What is $7,425
500
You go through an orientation before beginning your PC service in the country to which you are assigned. What is this orientation process called?
What is staging
500
When should you expect to hear from a recruiter after you have submitted your completed application?