The Peace Corps is a volunteer program established by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 that sends American volunteers abroad to provide assistance in areas such as education, agriculture, and health.
Related terms
Foreign Aid: Assistance given by one country to another for economic, humanitarian, or developmental purposes.
Cultural Exchange: The process of sharing ideas, customs, and experiences between different cultures.
Volunteerism: The act of offering one's time and skills without expecting payment in return.