The MSU Peace Corps office is open:
Summer hours :(May 1st - May 31th)
- Tuesdays, 12:00pm-5:00pm
- Thursdays, 12:00pm-5:00pm
The office is closed June 1st to August 25th. During this time the recruiter is available by email. .
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What We're About
Since 1960, the Peace Corps has served 136 countries by responding to the countries' requests for help in empowering people to take charge of their own future. Because Volunteers learn to speak the local language and live as a member of the community, their presence strengthens the bonds of friendship and understanding between Americans and people of other countries.
Mission of the Peace Corps
Since its inception, the Peace Corps has aimed to promote world peace and friendship by:
- Helping the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women.
- Helping promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served.
- Helping promote a better understanding of other peoples.
Coming from all walks of life, Volunteers range in age from college students to retirees. All bring with them a strong work ethic, a spirit of generosity, and pragmatic problem-solving skills. They learn to speak the local language and adapt to the culture and values of the people they serve while sharing their perspective of America. Volunteers return to the United States equipped with valuable real-world skills for future endeavors and the experience of a lifetime.
Volunteers work in collaboration with community members in more than 70 countries, in areas such as education, youth and community development, agriculture, health and HIV/ AIDS, business development, the environment, and information technology. The Peace Corps provides Volunteers with intensive training in foreign languages, cross-cultural awareness, and technical subjects related to their projects.
Requirements
To be eligible for Volunteer Service, one must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age and willing to spend 27 months in training and service abroad. Opportunities are available for those with a combination of job experience and education, though some opportunities require a four-year degree. Knowledge of a foreign language is not a requirement, as the Peace Corps provides language training.
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