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Peace Corps
International Development Agency Promoting Peace & Friendship
Nonprofit Type: Government, Civic or Political
Region(s) Covered: Oregon, Washington, Portland, Multnomah County, N Portland, NE Portland, SE Portland, NW Portland, SW Portland, Washington County, Clackamas County, Vancouver, Oregon & SW Washington, Clark County
Contact Information
| website link: | www.peacecorps.gov |
| address: | 1601 5th Ave. Ste. 605 Seattle, WA 98101 |
| principal contact: | Lisa White |
| email: | [email protected] [email protected] |
| phone: | 206.553.5490 206.239.6618 |
| contact note: | Regional Recruiter Office Hours: M- F, 8:30am - 5:00pm PST |
Mission
Promoting World Peace and Friendship
Tagline
Life is Calling... How Far Will You Go?
Description
The Peace Corps traces its roots and mission to 1960, when then Senator John F. Kennedy challenged students at the University of Michigan to serve their country in the cause of peace by living and working in developing countries. From that inspiration grew an agency of the federal government devoted to world peace and friendship.
Since that time, nearly 200,000 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in 139 host countries to work on issues ranging from AIDS education to information technology and environmental preservation.
Today's Peace Corps is more vital than ever, working in emerging and essential areas such as information technology and business development, and committing more than 1,000 new Volunteers as a part of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Peace Corps Volunteers continue to help countless individuals who want to build a better life for themselves, their children, and their communities.