NJ Has 82 Active Peace Corps Volunteers; New Program May Add More

NEW JERSEY — A new partnership between the Peace Corps and four other well-known “service organizations” may help to get more volunteers into the pipeline.

On Tuesday, the Peace Corps unveiled a new initiative dubbed “Circle of Service,” which strengthens its relationship with City Year, Public Allies, Teach For America, and Tilting Futures. Learn more about the program here.

As part of the partnership, the Peace Corps will offer “expedited review” of volunteer applications from alumni of the above four organizations. In addition, the agency will provide returned Peace Corps volunteers with information about employment and/or volunteer opportunities to serve at Circle of Service partner organizations, creating pathways for them to share their experiences and build upon the professional and intercultural skills they developed during their deployment.

“Through this strategic partnership, we’re building something bigger than any single organization could achieve alone – a future that unites our strengths to offer volunteers meaningful opportunities to contribute to sustainable progress,” Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn said.

There are currently 82 volunteers serving with the iconic international service organization who report New Jersey as their home state, according to the Peace Corps.

Last year, New Jersey was named as one of the top 10 "volunteer-producing states" in the nation, with 51 volunteers starting their service between Oct. 1, 2022 and Sept. 30, 2023, recent Peace Corps statistics show.

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