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Peace Corps

Location: United States
Experience Type: Volunteer Opportunities
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Volunteer with the Peace Corps 

Peace Corps Volunteers live, learn, and work with a community overseas for twenty-seven months, providing assistance in six program areas: Education, Community Economic Development, Youth in Development, Health, Agriculture, and Environment. Volunteers serve in over 60 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. The Peace Corps also offers remote volunteer opportunities as well through their Virtual Service Pilot.

Benefits of volunteering in the Peace Corps:

  • Support a local community while making a lasting impact
  • Develop skills to support your professional development
  • Gain international and intercultural experience
  • Living stipend, vacation time, and medical coverage while serving
  • Student loan assistance
  • Transition and job search services

Experience Information

Website
peacecorps.gov
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Contact & Location

Phone
877-214-7008 option 3
Email
careers@wgu.edu
Website
https://careers.wgu.edu/
Address

4001 S 700 East, #700
Salt Lake City, UT 84107

Career Service Hours

M Monday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm MST
T Tuesday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm MST
W Wednesday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm MST
TH Thursday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm MST
F Friday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm MST
S Saturday by appointment only
SU Sunday by appointment only

Office hours nationwide are 6am MST to 7pm MST.  Appointment and drop-in hours are available on weekends. Please reach out to careers@wgu.edu for assistance at any time.

Phone
877-214-7008 option 3
Email
careers@wgu.edu
Website
https://careers.wgu.edu/
Address

4001 S 700 East, #700
Salt Lake City, UT 84107

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