We believe deeply that inter-cultural friendships are foundational to world peace. That's why every service program aims to wage peace by facilitating mutual international understanding. Working side-by-side with others from different traditions, religions, and ethnic heritages, you'll learn that ultimately, we're all more alike than different. It's in this discovery that respect, understanding - and true friendships - naturally emerge.

"If I've made one change, one difference in the life of one child, I've changed the world. It is through the demonstration of understanding and acceptance that we earn the right to sit at the table of peace."
~Jo-Ann Winnik, Romania and Vietnam Volunteer

Peace Through Understanding; Understanding Through Service: Our work with exceptional community partners requires considerable planning and concerted effort to create opportunities for personal peace waging. Above all, our focus on Essential Services addressing health, hunger and IQ assures you that your personal contributions will truly make a difference. Volunteers put their compassion, energy and skills to work on sustainable community initiatives, resulting in genuine service, along with a true exchange of ideas, cultures and understanding. The opportunity for life-changing awareness exists in each Global Volunteers service program. Whether you've always dreamed of joining the Peace Corps, envisioned yourself immersed in another culture, or yearned to "give back" to the world, our exceptional service programs connect you to a global network of friends - and the opportunity to Leave Your Mark on the World!