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    Peace Corps Reviews

    Updated January 21, 2019
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    Peace Corps Acting Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet
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    Pros

    • "Build life skills, the opportunity to learn a new language" (in 45 reviews)

    • "life changing experience, great people" (in 43 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Far away from home for two years" (in 15 reviews)

    • "The five-year rule for employees insures a constant staff turn-over" (in 15 reviews)

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    1. "Most Challenging Job You'll Ever Love"

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      Former Employee - Community Health Educator in Washington, DC
      Former Employee - Community Health Educator in Washington, DC

      I worked at Peace Corps full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Experience and immerse yourself in a new culture.

      Cons

      Extended time away from home and family.
      Physical challenges associated with living and working in a developing country

    2. "Education Volunteer"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      invaluable experience, great support from Peace Corps staff, and full medical coverage

      Cons

      long commitment with limited vacation days

    3. "Incredible Opportunity"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends

      I worked at Peace Corps full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      - Peace Corps gives volunteers the tools they need to be successful during their service
      - Unique opportunity to work with and be immersed in a culture
      - Incredible values and goals for the organization and volunteers

      Cons

      - Disorganized and underfunded
      - Lack of direction from management

    4. "Great Experience"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends

      I worked at Peace Corps part-time

      Pros

      I loved my experience, my site, and everything about it. Yes, it was challenging, as many new experiences are. I felt supported at site by PC staff and I was able to do any projects I desired.

      Cons

      Isolation is a real thing. Be sure to connect with locals and make friends early.

    5. "Average"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Peace Corps (More than a year)

      Pros

      Can do meaningful work, helping other people

      Cons

      Many times not a lot of support

    6. "PCV"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Peace Corps full-time

      Pros

      Greatest prospective broadening experience I have ever had!

      Cons

      There is a different perception of time in some countries than in the US.

    7. "Amazing experienxe"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Amazing experience, I would not change it for anything.

      Cons

      Sometimes being idle and not having work to do

    8. "Ups and Downs"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Peace Corps full-time

      Pros

      Very friendly environment. Rude employees won't last long there.

      Cons

      Sometimes the excessively collaborative efforts stymie progress

      Advice to Management

      Keep at it.

    9. "Peace Corps Volunteer (Namibia)"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      Pros

      Medical Coverage. The job is fulfilling and I was happy with my experience.

      Cons

      Peace Corps can be somewhat unorganized. They are trying but there was a lot of mismanagement and staff turnover while I was there.

      Advice to Management

      They are getting better. Keep up the improvement!

    10. "Content Specialist"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Washington, DC
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Washington, DC
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Peace Corps full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Exciting mission and international reach

      Cons

      Constant turnover, lack of institutional memory