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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Make a Global Impact

Combine the Peace Corps mission and its real-world with a UMF degree.

  • Peace Corps Mission: Promote world peace and friendship

  • 3 Core Goals:

    • Meet global needs for trained people

    • Foster mutual understanding between Americans and host communities

    • Help Americans learn about other cultures

  • Include inspiring photos and short quotes from volunteers.

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Life-Changing Benefits

Personal and professional advantages of joining.

  • During Service:

    • Student loan assistance

    • Living stipend and vacation time

    • Medical & dental coverage

    • Comprehensive language & cultural training

    • Travel to and from the country of service

  • After Service:

    • Transition funds after service

    • Graduate school benefits

    • Marketable professional skills

    • Transition and job search services

    • Additional service opportunities
    • Advantages in federal employment

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.

The Peace Corps Prep program provides opportunities for resource building, leadership, and growth.

How to Join the Program

  • Visit the PCP Website for:

    • Intake Form

    • Application

    • Course options

    • Exit checklist

  • Attend an Info Session (Look for campus announcements)

  • Talk with classmates, teammates, and advisors

Apply! Eligible Courses

Get Involved on Campus

Encourage leadership and community building.

 

Exit Checklist

Contact Us

Office of Experiential & Global Education
University of Maine at Farmington
106 Fusion Space
117 South Street
Farmington, Maine 04938
UMFGlobalEd@maine.edu