ince 1961, the Peace Corps has shared with the world America's most precious resource—its people. Peace Corps Volunteers serve in 71 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, and the Middle East. Collaborating with local community members, Volunteers work in areas like education, youth outreach and community development, the environment, and information technology.   Coming from all walks of life and representing the rich diversity of the American people, Volunteers range in age from college students to retirees. Every Peace Corps Volunteer's experience is different. Whether teaching English to elementary school children in Zambia or launching a computer learning center in Moldova to promoting HIV/AIDS awareness in South Africa or working on soil conservation in Panama, Volunteers bring their skills and life experiences where they are needed most.   Would you like to learn more about Peace Corps? You can start by exploring the answers to some key questions:       Mission, history, management, and notable former Volunteers.       Agriculture, business, community development, education, environment, health, information technology, and more.       In-depth information on the countries in which Volunteers are placed.       Videos, photo galleries, and story: an insider's view of what the Peace Corps experience is like — straight from the mouths of the Volunteers themselves!       All the nitty-gritty about how you apply for Peace Corps service.       Virtually everybody: married couples, people of color, college studies, older applicants, people in life transitions, and more.       All the clear benefits of Peace Corps service: professional, educational, financial, and career.       Read about how safety and security is the Peace Corps' number one priority.     If you think you're ready to join, you can click here to apply now.       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. -- Select state -- Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas Cal. (-93000) Cal. (93000+) Colorado Connecticut Delaware Washington, DC Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming   Read our privacy and freedom of information policies.