At the invitation of the government of Jordan, the first Peace Corps Volunteers to serve in Jordan arrived May 1, 1997. Approximately 36 Volunteers will arrive annually thereafter to work with Jordanian partner organizations. Volunteers are also working with government centers which address the needs of the hearing impaired, orphans and youth, and the mentally disadvantaged.
Volunteers also assist with environmental and conservation issues in Jordan's first national parks.
Volunteer English teachers will work with Jordanian teachers to improve the educational methods used in teaching English in rural secondary schools. Currently, there are approximately 6,100 Peace Corps Volunteers serving in 85 countries worldwide. More than 151,000 Americans have joined the Peace Corps since its founding, providing assistance in education, health and nutrition, agriculture, environment and small business development.