President Obama Encourages Americans to Serve as Peace Corps Volunteers

In this Public Service Announcement, President Barack Obama encourages Americans to consider serving as Peace Corps Volunteers to make a difference around the world.
Visit www.peacecorps.gov/openings to get started!

[@chrisvaughter1117]

I chose to join at 77 years of age. The experience taught me that people are pretty much the same the world over. You people who keep talking about money must be poor Republicans. It kept a roof over my head and food in my mouth for two years and three months, as well as giving me a chance to share my culture with them, and I learned a hell of a lot from the people I lived with. I'm totally ashamed of the comments by many of you. You speak out of ignorance.

[@tamrhea2011]

Glad ur back! I bet it was exciting scary and educational all-in-one! I'm sure that's just the tip of the iceburg too.

[@chrisvaughter1117]

Hey I am glad to be alive. Because it won't last forever. Thoughts and dreams will. Keep on doing what fills your heart. The rest will fall in place.

[@davids.3584]

​@@chrisvaughter111786 now?

[@lysettedavis]

Peace Corps was an amazing experience, highly recommend!

[@wadewolfe9501]

Hyyyuuhhi

[@marycrowell183]

wanted you and the administration to know that the Peace corps experience I had in Brasil 1966-68 is still considered the best two years of my life. I heartily encourage everybody to experience the joy and rewards of learning another culture, sharing and helping. In the end it gives you a greater appreciation of what it means to be an American!

[@beano805]

I think the world has change somewhat in 45 years.....move with the times and get your head out the clouds ffs!

[@aljohnson2u]

Yea, join the peace corps now and head over to brazil and see what that culture is all about. You might have a 20% chance of coming back.

[@bomjam2590]

I've been to Brazil about 10 times in the last few years, including the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. It is the most beautiful country I have ever been to, along with having the funnest and most beautiful people in the world.

[@Jennifer-gc2tx]

Holy moly, can't believe the negative replies to your comment. Ignore them. :) I was a PCV in Paraguay in the 90s and I, too, refer to it as the best two years of my life.

[@michaelfairbanks2113]

There are two kinds of Peace Corps volunteers: Romantics who often believe they are going to help those less fortunate, and be rewarded for their selflessness with praise at home and abroad; and the more practical Traveler who goes to learn something from another culture. The former crash and burn in their own paternalism, and sometimes return to the USA early. The latter learn a few things and come home to the USA two and sometimes three years later and teach other Americans what they learned. Peace Corps Kenya 1979-81

[@stinky_puppet5158]

I really miss having a president who can speak complete sentences.

[@streetcat957]

A communist ?

[@K-Lowe]

@@streetcat957 who lmao 🤣

[@jeremyely]

@@streetcat957 better than a fascist

[@thrashtronaut999]

@@jeremyely not by alot

[@mysonjimmy1337]

He speaking 🔊 from his 👋 purple 💜 heart indeed 💜 👎 not from reading books or note 💜 we all need peace and stop all war for a better universe our planet is in danger 💜 😊 God bless 🌎 🙏 amen 🙏 💜 😊 🙌 🙌 🙌

[@DSQuePearl]

I absolutely loved my PC experience and will absolutely return to service! I recommend it to any who is especially serious about helping to health the world through peace and friendship. I served in Guinea

[@yvetterhea8985]

My son is brushing up on his spanish so he can join the peace corp. I'm very proud of his decision to help others and experience other cultures.

[@arieldelaney7727]

I wish they disabled comments for this video, they are quite offense for those of us that have actually served as Peace Corps Volunteers and know what it is truly like.

[@madvolleyball95]

yeah, some people are misinformed or wrapped up in this weird Obama conspiracy. But I'm glad I got to see your comment on the top here! :)

[@Adamandlianne]

Still relevant today. Honored to have been in Zambia; and ready to return after this COVID-19 evacuation.

[@peacecorps]

President Obama wants YOU to be a Peace Corps Volunteer. Now it’s easier than ever to apply! 1.usa.gov/WeLIhR #ApplyPC

[@Kee010893]

***** It's called Americorps and it's already assisting thousands of people across our country :)

[@faervel2391]

Kaitlyn Edge Exactly! There is also City Year

[@isabelcoolwiththat3157]

Apply guys.

[@rhonafritz7496]

NEVER! Peace workers are spies... I don't wanna participate in such dirty affairs!

[@AutumnJave]

seriously? wow

[@reinfeddedewolff5565]

Thank You For Your Peace Corps Recommendation. Serving Peace Worlwide Within Many a Nation.

[@reprisler]

i could make a difference if you'd accept my application ffs

[@kaseypritchard9502]

damn Barry we miss ya!

[@anthonyumeana3418]

Peace corp is worth it.

[@KellyFairman]

Sounds like a great idea to me.

[@normanclemens7225]

I was asked to re-apply as I did not respond within time time limit( never mind Huricane Iselle took my internet and I was not able to meet that deadline)

[@Cypheye]

Wish I could join but unfortunately for me I’m not an American Citizen. 😔

[@AlphaCentaurianStarseed33]

I had respect for Peace Corps till I saw Barack Obama endorsing this group. Good luck ✌🏻

[@vanessaj.9145]

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[@skkscs]

I have an idea: why doesn't President Obama become a Peace Corps volunteer when he becomes an 'ex-President?' Peace Corps could then reduce their 'marketing' budget to US$0.00 forever, I am certain.

[@edenreynolds6190]

He's not allowed because it would come off as espionage or regime change. Same reason why peace corps volunteers cannot work in the CIA.

[@harrykays8193]

The best way to help Moldova is to allow exports of their wine industry to the United States their biggest export. Not Peace Corp

[@bobeana13]

Rdmuu ??6??

[@aljohnson2u]

Oh, Mr. President.....please tell us about your great adventures in the Peace Corps. ...............(jeopardy theme music here)

[@bomjam2590]

John F. Kennedy started the Peace Corps in the 1960s and he (and all other presidents) did not serve in the Peace Corps either. So what's your point?

[@vitaspira]

repentance from elite world must have quick and good results, peace, harmony everywhere arms factories must adapt to this time, it's easy ..

[@wayneutz5437]

then go to work the the Texas border or be a diplomat in the South America nation of his choice.

[@harrykays8193]

Hi everybody " If you are communist sheep you love Obama's quote " It turns out I'm a pretty big employer"

[@carnylaw5872]

But why didn’t you get them a lot more funding? The DOD gets 715 billion dollars but the Peace Corps doesn’t even get 1 single billion??!! Am I the only one who sees a problem there????

[@mendija808]

Can peacecorp feed a family? Seriously. Or is he speaking to the many unemployed?

[@ryanburkholder.digital]

Where are the other countries sending aid to help the poor and homeless in the US? So tired of hearing our own citizens mantra about how bad this country is, that's part of why it has declined recently. The people.

[@ccanute3]

I'll serve when he serves.Maybe they have golf course nearby.

[@ap27pace48]

I voted mt. Romoney

[@chevanwilson1]

I am sick just looking at this teleprompter reader