2026 Orientation to Safety and Security

This course provides an in-depth look at the Peace Corps integrated approach to safety and security. 

Duration: Approximately 1 hour

Audience: Peace Corps Invitees, Trainees and Volunteers

Course owner: Office of Safety and Security at OSSTraining@peacecorps.gov

Published: February 26, 2026

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HIV Basics is available for any Peace Corps Invitee and Volunteer to access. especially those going to a post that has PEPFAR funding and does work in HIV. 

Orientation to Safety and Security

This course provides an in-depth look at the Peace Corps integrated approach to safety and security. 

Duration: Approximately 1 hour

Audience: Peace Corps Invitees, Trainees and Volunteers

Course owner: Office of Safety and Security at OSSTraining@peacecorps.gov

A new version of this course was on February 26, 2026. Please click here to access the course: Course: 2026 Orientation to Safety and Security.


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This course covers information about the range of post service health benefits available to RPCVs. This course outlines the use of Form PC-127C; basic Department of Labor/Workers' Compensation information; using the Short-term Health Insurance for Transition and Travel (SHIFTT), as well as readjustment counseling and medical records. 

Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours

Audience: PCVs/PCRs who are preparing to end their service

Mobile and Offline Ready -- PDFs and files have been embedded 

Point of Contact: Post Service Unit

Phone: 202.692.1540  

Fax: 202.692.1541

Email: psu@peacecorps.gov