For over 42 years, the Peace Corps has served 136 countries by responding to the countries' requests for help in empowering people to take charge of their own future.

Volunteers age 50 and over are valuable assets to the Peace Corps' mission because of their extensive experience. Peace Corps volunteers commit to 27 months of training and service oversees.

Volunteers work in the areas of business development, education, youth and community development, agriculture and the environment, and health.

The Peace Corps prepares volunteers with extensive language, technical, and cross-cultural awareness training. Peace Corps benefits include transportation to and from the assigned country and medical benefits.