# Peace Corps

**Source**: https://global.utexas.edu/peace-corps
**Parent**: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad

Join the nearly 2,000 Longhorns making a difference in over 60 nations across five continents.

#### [About Peace Corps](https://global.utexas.edu/peace-corps/about)

Volunteers have the opportunity to promote world peace and friendship through community-based development and intercultural understanding.

#### [Peace Corps Prep Program](https://global.utexas.edu/peace-corps/prep)

Earn a certificate and strengthen your application through the Peace Corps Prep Program

#### [Talk To a Recruiter](https://global.utexas.edu/peace-corps/connect)

Connect with the UT Peace Corps Recruiter and view office hours

## Start your Service

### [Resources](https://global.utexas.edu/peace-corps/resources)

Explore on and off campus resources to help you prepare to apply—it’s never too early to get started.

### [Peace Corps Countries](https://www.peacecorps.gov/countries/)

Peace Corps Volunteers serve in over 60 countries. Find your place in the world.

### [Is Peace Corps For Me?](https://www.peacecorps.gov/ways-to-serve/serve-with-us/peace-corps-volunteer)

Find the Volunteer program that is the right fit for you.

### [Health and Safety](https://www.peacecorps.gov/volunteer/health-and-safety/)

Peace Corps provides training and guidance to support your health and safety throughout service.

### [Apply](https://www.peacecorps.gov/apply/application-process/)

Your application is the first step toward the experience of a lifetime.

### [FAQs](https://www.peacecorps.gov/faqs/)

Find quick answers to some of the most common Peace Corps questions.

## Peace Corps Stories

**Alumni**

### [UT Alumni Celebrate Peace Corps Service with Stories, Reflection](https://global.utexas.edu/news/ut-alumni-celebrate-peace-corps-service-stories-reflection)

Peace Corps

**Alumni
Health and Well-Being**

### [Alum and Peace Corps Volunteer Leads Equine Therapy in Ecuador](https://global.utexas.edu/news/alum-and-peace-corps-volunteer-leads-equine-therapy-ecuador)

Peace Corps

**Health and Well-Being**

### [Dell Med Director Transformed African Health as Peace Corps Volunteer](https://global.utexas.edu/news/dell-med-director-transformed-african-health-peace-corps-volunteer)

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[All Peace Corps
Stories](https://global.utexas.edu/news/search?collection=2157)

## Peace Corps Events

Tue, Mar 31 2026
*2:30
- 3:30pm*

### [Peace Corps Coffee Chat](https://global.utexas.edu/events/peace-corps-coffee-chat-0)

**Location:** 
[Lucky Lab Coffee Patio in West Campus](https://maps.app.goo.gl/btcSNtj3i2GR2U3S9)

Tue, Apr 28 2026
*2:30
- 3:30pm*

### [Peace Corps Coffee Chat](https://global.utexas.edu/events/peace-corps-coffee-chat-0)

**Location:** 
[Lucky Lab Coffee Patio in West Campus](https://maps.app.goo.gl/btcSNtj3i2GR2U3S9)

Wed, Apr 29 2026
*5:00
- 7:00pm*

### [Peace Corps End-of Year Celebration](https://global.utexas.edu/events/peace-corps-end-year-celebration)

**Location:** 
[Texas Global Lounge](https://maps.app.goo.gl/hci19xUmbYWUHPgk6)

[All Peace Corps
Events](https://global.utexas.edu/events/search?collection=2157)