UMF Peace Corps Prep

Go Global with Peace Corps Prep: Your Journey Starts Here

Discover how you can make a real impact abroad while gaining the skills, connections, and experiences that set you apart.

The Peace Corps Prep program at UMF offers undergraduates a unique path to develop professional expertise, intercultural understanding, and leadership skills—while preparing for meaningful global service. From hands-on experiences to graduate school benefits and lifelong friendships, this program empowers you to create change both abroad and at home.

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About the Program

The UMF Peace Corps Prep certificate program — the first in the state of Maine — is a partnership between UMF and the US Peace Corps.

Open to all students in all majors, the program will give you

  • a competitive edge in applying to serve as a Peace Corps volunteer, if that’s where your path takes you after UMF;
  • enhance your resume for whatever career path you plan to follow after graduation.
  • and become a better global citizen.

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Why Join the PCP Program?

Benefits of PCP Certificate Program include:

  • Develop professional skills needed to pursue your career interests at home and abroad
  • Develop leadership skills to advance your career through internships, volunteer work, or service learning
  • Become a highly competitive applicant for Peace Corps service or other positions in international development, government and various career sectors
  • Join a community of UMF students and faculty-staff committed to world peace and international sustainable development.

Your Path Through Peace Corps Prep

The prep program is structured, achievable, and rewarding.
4 Requirements:

Work Sector Experience: 3 courses + 50 hours
Intercultural Competence: 1 core + 2 additional courses/experiences
Professional Development: Resume, interviews, leadership
World Language Skills (optional): Courses or heritage experience

6 Work Sectors to choose from: Agriculture, Education, Environment, Health, Youth in Development, Community/Economic Development.

Interested in Applying?

  1. Complete the online Peace Corps Prep Intake Form
  2. Meet with the Peace Corps Prep coordinator to identify your personalized pathway to completing the certificate.
  3. Begin training for “The Toughest Job You will Ever Love”

Peace Corps Prep Intake Form Eligible Courses
The Peace Corps Prep program provides opportunities for resource building, leadership, and growth.

For More Information

Contact UMF’s PC Prep Faculty Coordinator Prof: Linda Beck or one of these PCP Student Coordinators:

Lina Martinez Nicolito (lina.martinez@maine.edu)
Everest Bryant (evryst.bryant@maine.edu)
Emily DeSimone (emily.desimone@maine.edu)
Maygin Leighton (maygin.leighton@maine.edu)