Get Involved
Just like the thousands of Peace Corps Volunteers around the world who make a difference, you, too, can do great things to help others. There are lots of reasons to volunteer, including wanting to make a difference, meeting new people, finding purpose, expanding your horizons, and trying something new.
When you choose to help others, you become a leader. Not only do you get to use your skills to help the specific needs of a community, but you also get to strengthen and broaden your skills. Collaborating with others and successfully implementing positive change are abilities you will use over and over again in your life. Possible scholarships and awards are an added bonus.
The first important step to volunteering is choosing the types of project you want to work on. Choose a cause you are already passionate about, like animals or the environment, and go from there. Once you choose what you want to support take a look at how you want to support it. There are so many ways you can help like starting a club, spreading the word, volunteering your time, and raising money. Also, check out our resources page, for extra help.
