Some 150,000 Americans have served in the Peace Corps since it was formed in 1961. Peace Corps volunteers live and work for two years in communities in the developing world. They must learn the languages of the people they serve. They...

Shows the original document of the executive order that President Kennedy signed establishing the Peace Corps in 1961. Gives background information and the complete easy to read text.

A learning module that begins with "The Peace Corps Journey" by Jennifer Borgen, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...

This overview of the Peace Corps application process also includes information such as what you get paid, how to pack, and how to stay committed.

This is the official site of the Peace Corps. Learn about potential assignments for volunteers, countries available, potential benefits, and the type of people who join, as well as information about the history and management of the...

In 2011, the Peace Corps celebrated 50 years of volunteer service. Learn about this government service organization and the work members have done to improve the quality of life for people all around the world.

You've earned a 4-year degree, have grand plans to build a career and are ready to face the world. For many, the next step is simple: begin the job search or grad school. Looking for another option? If you're interested in seeing a new...

In this Geostory, join the Peace Corps and learn about the "Toughest Job You'll Ever Love."

Adapted lesson plans, used by the Peace Corps to prepare their volunteers, are divided into three suggested grade grouping: 3-5, 6-9, 10-12. These activities introduce students to the concepts of perspective, culture, and cross-cultural...

This site consists of testimonials from former Peace Corps volunteers about the impact of Peace Corps participation on their lives.

Official site of the National Peace Corps Association with links to information about their mission, types of programs available, news, and resources.

Using the communicative means of cartooning, students examine essays from various Peace Corps volunteers and recount them by writing their own cartoons.

Presents information about the country of Senegal and its culture through the perspectives of Peace Corps volunteers and the work that they do there.

A look at the Alliance for Progress and the assistance it promised for Latin American countries who agreed to increase democracy in their governments. See what successes there were through this program. Also read a brief overview of the...

Detailed facts on the Peace Corps, established by John F. Kennedy in 1961 to promote world peace and friendship.

Online lesson plan for facilitating student exploration of culture and how culture shapes the individual.

Through this lesson learners will come to appreciate how folk tales express the culture in which they were derived through the writing.

This is a collection of Grade-Leveled texts (3-12) to address the question, "How can we achieve peace?" Select a grade level and a collection of on grade-level reading passages on the topic comes up. [Free account registration required...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson plan allows students the opportunity to read about the experiences of a Peace Corps volunteer and how his worldview changed from learning more about another culture.

Through this lesson plan students can examine features of the Maasai culture and compare it with their own.

Students will learn about the history of volcanoes and wildlife in Tanzania in this lesson plan.

In Spanish. The energy and motivation of Bolivians towards caring for their environment and wanting to improve their economy is detailed here with a popular fruit crop.

In this lesson plan students can embrace the struggles of poverty stricken native Malians and appreciate the role of music in their culture.

In-depth and thoughtful look at culture and the role it plays in our lives. Site includes lessons and handouts, articles about how non-Americans view Americans, what it's like to be from a different culture, the roots of American culture...