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Agency Name	U.S. Peace Corps
Categories	Arts & Culture,Children/Youth,Education,Environment & Nature,International,Literacy,Technology
Contact Name	Barbara Smith (based in Santa Cruz)
Agency Email	bsmith@peacecorps.gov
Agency Address	1301 Clay St., Suite 62, Oakland, CA 94605
Agency Phone	510-277-2907
Web Address	www.peacecorps.gov
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Mission Statement	As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans abroad to tackle the most pressing needs of people around the world. Peace Corps Volunteers work at the grassroots level toward sustainable change that lives on long after their service—at the same time becoming global citizens and serving their country. When they return home, Volunteers bring their knowledge and experiences—and a global outlook—that enriches the lives of those around them. The Peace Corps' Mission To promote world peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals: To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans
Volunteer Duties	Peace Corps Volunteers improve the lives of people in communities around the world, inform the global perspectives of Americans, and turn a life-defining experience into a lifetime of opportunity. As a Peace Corps Volunteer, you work directly with communities on their most pressing issues while gaining a competitive advantage in today's global economy with international experience, cross-cultural understanding, and fluency in a foreign language. Peace Corps experience can springboard careers in the government, nonprofit, academic, and private sectors.
Notes	Updated 3/15/2020