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Peace Corps redesigns how it entices volunteers

Season 2014 Episode 1970 | 6m 31s

There are about 7,000 Peace Corps volunteers serving in 65 countries by teaching, promoting economic development and public health and experiencing other cultures. But fewer Americans are applying and wait times for acceptance have increased. Judy Woodruff talks to director Carrie Hessler-Radelet about changing the application process.

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