What are the ethics of volunteering?

A Volunteer Agreement with Codes of Conduct and Ethics typically includes sections outlining what is expected. There are also descriptions of what the charity must provide, including safeguards, training, and support. At a minimum, charities need to ensure a safe working environment.

Is it difficult to become a Peace Corp volunteer?

Last year, the Peace Corps received more than 17,000 applications for fewer than 4,000 positions. Serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer is a professional opportunity with lifelong benefits, so it is extremely competitive. If you think you have what it takes to compete, apply here.

Why do people volunteer for Peace Corps?

Throughout service, Volunteers have regular opportunities to gain new skills related to work, language, culture, and safety. This training makes returned Peace Corps Volunteers highly in demand by corporate, nonprofit, and government employers seeking candidates with the skills required in today’s global economy.

How many Peace Corps volunteers have died?

Deaths in the Peace Corps are relatively rare, and often occur as a result of an accident or injuries. Including Ms. Heiderman, nine volunteers have died in the past three years.

What makes a community project ethical?

An organization that’s recognized as ethical is also apt to be seen as competent, and to be trusted to treat people with respect and to do what it says it will do. That community trust makes it easier to recruit staff, volunteers, Board members, and participants, and to raise money and public support.

What is the Peace Corps and why was it created?

The Peace Corps had been created by Executive Order earlier in the year, as a Cold War presidential initiative to provide educational and technological support to developing countries through the work of trained, college-aged American volunteers.

Should you become a Peace Corps volunteer?

If you are a U.S. citizen and at a point in life where you are considering leaving the workforce, thinking about retirement, or excited to make a change—and a difference—consider serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer. You can even serve with your spouse or partner.

What happens if you have a medical condition in the Peace Corps?

There is a Peace Corps medical officer in-country to help you protect and maintain your health and to provide primary care as needed. If a medical condition should arise that requires a level of care not available in the country of assignment, medical evacuation to another country or to the United States will be arranged.

Where can I find information about Peace Corps policies and procedures?

Additional information about Peace Corps policies can be found in the Peace Corps Global Policy Handbook and Peace Corps’ Code of Federal Regulations.