WA among Peace Corps' top volunteer- producing states

The Peace Corps today released the 2014 rankings of the top volunteer-producing states and metropolitan areas across the country. Washington ranked number three among states with the highest number of Peace Corps volunteers, with 320 volunteers currently serving worldwide.

“Peace Corps volunteers promote a better understanding of Americans around the world by sharing their unique hometown perspective during their service,” Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet said. “As we forge a modern Peace Corps for modern times, we remain committed to building a volunteer force that reflects the ric...