Peace Corps
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans abroad to tackle the most pressing needs of people around the world. Peace Corps Volunteers work at the grassroots level toward sustainable change that lives on long after their service—at the same time becoming global citizens and serving their country. When they return home, Peace Corps Volunteers bring their knowledge and experiences—and a global outlook—that enriches the lives of those around them. The University of Georgia has frequently placed in the Top 25 large schools that produce Peace Corps Volunteers. The Peace Corps offers UGA graduates the opportunity “to teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things,” per the UGA motto.
For more information about the Peace Corps, please contact the on-campus Peace Corps recruiter:
Chelsea Ritter
Peace Corps Recruiter
University of Georgia
1324 South Lumpkin Street, RM 109D
Athens, GA 30602
peacecorpsuga@gmail.com
www.peacecorps.gov
706-542-7623
Office Hours: Wednesdays, 10 am - 12 pm (while school is in session)
Peace Corps Recruiter
University of Georgia
1324 South Lumpkin Street, RM 109D
Athens, GA 30602
peacecorpsuga@gmail.com
www.peacecorps.gov
706-542-7623
Office Hours: Wednesdays, 10 am - 12 pm (while school is in session)
More Information
- Learn how to apply here.
- Learn more about the benefits of Peace Corps service here.
- Learn more about the people who volunteer here.
- Learn more about the work of Peace Corps Volunteers (from current Peace Corps Volunteers) here.
Peace Corps Prep Certificate
Join the Peace Corps Prep Certificate Program, the result of a partnership between the University of Georgia and the Peace Corps, in order to prepare for a future international career. As a participant in this program, you will be able to accrue the necessary skills and knowledge to be a potential Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV) through a combination of coursework, community outreach, and service. The Peace Corps Prep Advisory Committee will review your progress and award you a certificate upon completion of all requirements. If you have any questions, please consult the Office of International Education (OIE) or UGA’s on-campus Peace Corps recruiter.