If you are considering applying to the Peace Corps, we encourage you to refer to the following resources to learn more about the Peace Corps experience and to gain information and skills to help you with your decision.
General Peace Corps Information
| U-M Peace Corps representative [email protected] |
Our U-M Peace Corps office is staffed by one or more Peace Corps recruiters who are returned Peace Corps Volunteers and U-M graduate students. Our Peace Corps recruiters provide information about the Peace Corps, advise those who may consider joining, and accept applications from prospective volunteers. The Peace Corps recruiters maintain contacts with Ann Arbor area returned Peace Corps Volunteers and offer an informal setting for them to gather and meet with future volunteers. |
| U-M Peace Corps events calendar | Attend a Peace Corps event and hear first-hand stories and experiences from returned Peace Corps Volunteers or speak with our Peace Corps recruiters. |
| National Peace Corps | The national Peace Corps website provides a wealth of detailed information about the Peace Corps experience and application process, and answers many commonly asked questions. |
Preparing for the Peace Corps
If you are considering applying to the Peace Corps, you may want to consider developing additional skills to prepare you for your volunteer experience. The national Peace Corps web site provides resources that may be of interest to you, but you can also find the following resources available on the U-M campus.
| Volunteer and service learning (Ann Arbor area) | U-M Ginsberg Center Volunteer Match Connect2Community |
| Coursework | Center for Global and Intercultural Study International Institute Community-Based Learning Courses Center for Engaged Learning |
| Teaching | U-M English Language Institute |
| Overseas study, work, and volunteer programs | U-M International Center's Study, Work, and Travel IC Global Wolverines International Programs in Engineering Center for Global and Intercultural Study |
| Peace Corps Prep Program | U-M Peace Corps Prep |
| Resume and Interview Preparation | U-M Career Center |
Recordings
- Peace Corps Information Session (March 2023)
- Peace Corps Sector Panel Series: Youth in Development & Education
- Peace Corps Sector Panel Series: Community Economic Development
- Peace Corps Application Workshop (January 2024)
- Peace Corps Sector Panel Series: Environment & Agriculture
- Peace Corps and Business Panel
- Peace Corps Health Sector Panel
Peace Corps … the toughest job you'll ever love!