Peace Corps Prep

About Peace Corps

The Peace Corps has been a leader in international development and citizen diplomacy for more than 50 years across more than 140 countries. In an increasingly interdependent world, we tackle challenges that know no borders—such as climate change, pandemic disease, food security, and gender equality and empowerment.

Volunteers work at the grassroots level to develop sustainable solutions that address challenges in agriculture, community economic development, education, environment, health, and youth development. Through their service, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a life-long commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Learn more at: http://www.peacecorps.gov/

WHAT do volunteers do? Learn more about PC services HERE.

WHERE do you want to serve? Explore HERE.

Getting started with Peace Corps Prep

1. Complete Peace Corps Prep registration form HERE.

2. Schedule an appointment with a Peace Corps Prep Advisor to complete the application process (see contact information below).

About Peace Corps Prep

The Peace Corps Prep program will prepare you for international development fieldwork and potential Peace Corps service. To accomplish this, you'll build four core competencies, or "learning objectives", are the following:

Schedule an appointment with a Peace Corps Prep Advisor to complete the application process (see contact information below).

  • Training and experience in a work sector
  • Foreign language skills
  • Intercultural competence
  • Professional and leadership development

Participants who complete the PCP program will receive a certificate of completion from Peace Corps. Please Note: This completion does not guarantee acceptance into a Peace Corps position.

Program Requirements

1. Complete Registration and meet with a Peace Corps Prep Advisor to complete your application. Complete registration HERE.

2. Select a work sector (complete 3 courses & 50 hours of experience)

Education, Environment, Health, Youth in Development, or Community Economic Development

3. Complete Foreign Language courses through 200 level

4. Intercultural Competence

• Complete INT 200 or HUM 285

• Select from a menu of approved campus programs to complete (including  Study Abroad, International Studies minor or a Regional Studies minor)

5. Professional and Leadership Development

• Have your resume reviewed at Career Services

• Attend a Career Services workshop

• Develop at least 1 significant leadership experience (examples include: International Student Ambassador position, Alternative Break experience, CIG Fellows or participation in Model African Union)

Full Program Requirements

Ready to apply to Peace Corps? Apply HERE.

Thinking about Graduate School?

Take advantage of financial aid options tailored for returned Volunteers through the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows program. Learn more HERE.

PEACE CORPS PREP VERIFICATION FORMS

Leadership Experience Verification Form.pdf

Work Sector Verification Form.pdf

Career Services Workshop Verification Form.pdf

Resume Review Verification Form.pdf

Submit completed verification forms to Explorations/Study Abroad (2nd floor Union).

Program Contacts:

Jared Heidecker

LHE Graduate Intern, Brain Center

440-826-2901

jheideck@bw.edu

Christie K. Shrefler

Director, Explorations/Study Abroad

440-826-2231

chking@bw.edu