Peace Corps Home Agency Jobs and Info Online Library Signup for Newsletter

Peace Corps

Search
About the Peace Corps
What is Peace Corps?

What Do Volunteers Do?

Where Do Volunteers Go?

What's It Like to Volunteer?

How Do I Become a Volunteer?

Who Volunteers?
College Students
People of Color
Older Applicants
Rewards
Serving Abroad
Medical and Health Insurance
Finance
Federal Government Employees
50+ Volunteers
Married Couples
Midcareer

What are the Benefits?

What About Safety?

Meet a Recruiter
Apply Now
Resources for
Current Applications
Family and Friends
Former Volunteers
Teachers and Students
Grad School
Teens
Media
Donors
Donate Now

Life is calling. How far will you go?

About the Peace Corps

Who Volunteers?
Older Applicants
"It's a wonderful way to 'give back' and at the same time continue to gain valuable benefits for yourself. Peace Corps life is always full of surprises, so life continues to be interesting. But probably most of all, when we get to the autumn of our lives, it's important to still have a sense of purpose." -Judith Frey (China 2001-2003)
 

Your adventures are only just beginning.

Older Americans contribute tremendously to Peace Corps programs all over the globe. No single group has more to offer in terms of experience, maturity, and demonstrated ability.

Many older Volunteers find their age to be an asset while serving overseas. You will have the opportunity to share a lifetime of work and wisdom with people of developing nations who respect and appreciate age. And because there's no upper age limit to serve, it's never too late—Volunteers who are well into their eighties have served and continue to serve.

 
Rewards
Learn about the many benefits and rewards older Volunteers gain from Peace Corps service.
Serving Abroad
Information about living and working overseas.
Medical and Health Insurance
Learn more about the medical screening process, expenses, and healthcare.
Finance
Social Security benefits and arranging financial affairs for living abroad.
Federal Government Employees
Information to jumpstart a conversation with your agency’s human resources department.

Get to know our Volunteers. Catch up with retiree Susan Miller-Coulter's blog posts and search for stories from other older Americans.

Apply Now

If you think you're ready to join, click here to apply now.

Find Local Events
 
Peace Corps recruiters appear at information sessions, campus and community events, and career fairs. Pick your state and find a Peace Corps event near you.