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Peace Corps

Peace Corps Recruitment in the High Country
Our goal is to keep you informed on recruitment events taking place at Appalachian State University and the surrounding communities. Watch this recording for an introduction to what the Peace Corps is all about.

Campus Visits
A Peace Corps Recruiter visits Appalachian State University and the surrounding community several times a year. While in the area, the recruiter holds general information sessions, attends an AppState sponsored career fair, and conducts interviews.

Peace Corps Prep Program
The Peace Corps Prep Program will prepare you for international development fieldwork and potential Peace Corps service. Through interrelated coursework, hands-on experience, and professional development, you'll build competencies in training and experience in a work sector, foreign language skills, intercultural competence, and professional leadership development. Watch this recording for a high level overview of the program.

Appointments
Are you interested in the Peace Corps or Service Year Options but don't know where to start? Login to Handshake to make an appointment with the Peace Corps Prep Coordinator, Laura Pell, about the Peace Corps Prep Program, applying to the Peace Corps, or exploring service year options.

Peace Corps Prep Program

Peace Corps Prep Program

Interested in serving in the Peace Corps? We recommend starting with the Peace Corps Prep Program. Complete the below application and then setup a meeting with Laura Pell on Handshake before submitting your application.

Download the Application

Peace Corps Application

Peace Corps Application

Are you ready to make a difference in the world? If you are inspired by impact that is hands-on, grassroots-driven, and lasting, apply today to serve in the Peace Corps. Your application is the first step toward the experience of a lifetime.

Apply for the Peace Corps

Volunteers from Appalachian State

Click on the push-pins to read the stories of Peace Corps volunteers from Appalachian State.

Have Questions?

For general questions regarding Peace Corps service, contact Laura Pell in the Career Development Center. If you wish to contact the Peace Corps directly, you can visit their website or contact their Mid-Atlantic Recruitment Office at 1-800-424-8580.