As the head of an agency whose mission is world peace and friendship, Olsen is proud that the Peace Corps's goals have not changed since ...
Established: 1961
Address: 1111 20th St. NW, Washington, DC 20526
Phone: 800-424-8580
2009 Budget: $336 million
Employment: 819 (plus 7,876 volunteers and trainees)
Web Site: www.peacecorps.gov
Functions: The Peace Corps sends volunteers to help people of interested countries meet their needs for trained men and women. Volunteers work with communities on agricultural, educational, health, environmental, and development projects. Volunteers also promote cross-cultural awareness.
