Celebrating 65 years of Peace Corps service, friendship, and impact.

65th Anniversary Toolkit

2026: 65 Years of the Peace Corps and a Landmark Year for Volunteerism

Since 1961, close to 250,000 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in 144 countries, making meaningful and enduring contributions across all work sectors, improving lives, strengthening communities, and building lasting friendships. The partnerships and connections forged during Peace Corps service stand as a powerful symbol of America’s commitment to progress, opportunity, and world peace and friendship. 2026 marks the Peace Corps' 65th anniversary year and America’s 250th birthday. In partnership with America250, the Peace Corps aims to make 2026 a landmark year for volunteerism, and we're asking for your help.

Use this toolkit and our One Peace Corps portal to share Peace Corps service opportunities with your networks.

The iconic Peace Corps slogan “The Toughest Job You’ll Ever Love” originated shortly after the agency’s founding and later became the tagline of a nationwide public service announcement advertising campaign. For decades, it drove interest and helped recruit Americans to serve. That message still resonates today.

Share our latest advertisement and other videos to help us recruit the next generation of Volunteers.

A Snapshot of Peace Corps Today

Volunteers: close to 3,000
Returned Volunteers: close to 250,000
Partner Countries: 60+
Ways to Serve: 3 (Peace Corps Volunteer, Peace Corps Response, and Virtual Service Pilot)
Sectors: 6 (Agriculture, Community Economic Development, Education, Environment, Health, Youth in Development)

Download current information and recruitment materials from our One Peace Corps portal.

65th Anniversary Wordmark

Peace Corps' 65th anniversary materials will be branded with our anniversary wordmark. You're invited to use this wordmark as you share the opportunity of Peace Corps service with your networks. Please follow the brand guidelines linked below.

Peace Corps 65th Wordmark Brand Guidelines

Download the anniversary wordmark, including different versions from our 65th Anniversary Wordmark folder.

Graphics

The following 65th anniversary graphics can be used on social media or in presentations.

Visit our 65th Anniversary Graphics folder to download these and other anniversary graphics.

Animated Stickers

We have a collection of Peace Corps animated stickers you can use on social media stories to draw attention to your Peace Corps connections and content. In the sticker library on social media platforms (e.g., Facebook or Instagram), search "Peace Corps" and you'll find great sticker options.

Access our current sticker collection in the Social Media Sticker folder.

Photos

We've curated a 65th anniversary photo gallery for stakeholders to use as they share the opportunity of Peace Corps service.

65th Anniversary Photo Album

Visit our media library to download even more incredible Peace Corps photos that showcase the community-led work and intercultural exchange the Peace Corps is known for.

Social Media Story Cards

Use our story cards to tell your own Peace Corps story on social media to spark a conversation with other Volunteers or inspire new applicants. Fill in the blanks using text, emojis, stickers, or whatever brings your story to life!

Visit our Social Media Story Card folder to download the files or screenshot the images when you see them posted on our official social media accounts.

LinkedIn Banners & Connectors

Show your Peace Corps pride by updating your LinkedIn banner image. You never know—emphasizing your Peace Corps service just might connect you with new opportunities and service-minded individuals.

Take things a step further and sign up to be a Peace Corps LinkedIn Connector, a Returned Volunteer who helps prospective applicants learn more about the Peace Corps.

Sign up to be a Peace Corps LinkedIn Connector

P.S. We will provide personalized banners for Returned Volunteers who sign up to be a LinkedIn Connectors!

Download the images from our Banners folder and apply them to your LinkedIn profile today!

Tags, Hashtags, and Links

We want to see the creative ways you're raising awareness and sharing Peace Corps content, so please include the following:

Tags: Tag @PeaceCorps or your country of service's social media account (e.g., @PeaceCorpsZambia)
Hashtags: Use #PeaceCorps #PeaceCorps65 or #ToughestJob
Links: Encourage to visit peacecorps.gov, peacecorps.gov/apply, or peacecorps.gov/openings

Key Dates

Peace Corps Anniversary: March 1, 2026
Peace Corps Week: March 1-7, 2026
Peace Corps 65th Anniversary Year: March 1, 2026-February 28, 2027
250th Anniversary of the United States: July 4, 2026
65th Anniversary of the Signing of the Peace Corps Act: September 22, 2026