Volunteer discounts

Confirmed Discounts

Camping and Outdoor Gear

Company	Type	Discount	Notes / Procedures
GRAYL Water Purifier	Water Purifiers for International Travel	30% off for Peace Corps volunteers plus free U.S. Shipping (& flat rate international).	Email marketing@thegrayl.com to receive discount code after verification to purchase at www.thegrayl.com. http://www.thegrayl.com/explore/travel
Panther Vision	LED Hats, Solar Hats, Lighting Products	35% Discount for Peace Corps Volunteers	[ Call Beth at 847-783-5900 + Free Shipping ]
Silverfire	Clean burning cookstoves, Solar Activated Water Purification Bag, Solar Cooker, and other clean cooking products.	10% off for Peace Corps Volunteers	[ Call Todd at (541) 222-9212 and provide verification (acceptance letter, follow up email from recruiting officer, or PC ID) for discount ]
Tortuga Backpacks	Urban travel backpacks	20% off for Peace Corps volunteers	Email them and provide verification (acceptance letter, follow up email from recruiting officer, or PC ID).
Vargo	Titanium Camp Stuff	50% off one order	Email them for a code
Jetboil	Cookware systems	50% off one order	Email them for a code
Blackburn Design	Bike bags, lights, etc	50% off prodeal	Email them and complete their prodeal application
Stanley	Thermos's, coolers, flasks.	20% off retail	Email them for a code
MHM	Amazing packs!! You want to get one :)	Peace Corps Deal 25% (cannot combine with sale items)	Contact them via their website (www.mhmgear.com) or Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/mhmgear) and provide verification (acceptance letter, follow up email from recruiting officer, or PC ID) You will receive a friendly quick response, the guys are super cool. (8/2013)
Kelty	Backpacks, camping gear, sleeping bags, more	50% off via pro deal - http://www.kelty.com/pro.aspx (8/3/2015)
Klymit	Sleeping bags, pads, and other camping gear	40% off for Peace Corps Volunteers.	Just e-mail support@klymit.com and let them know you are a volunteer! You'll receive a coupon code (40OFF) to enter in the Discount Code Box to use on www.klymit.com after providing verification.
Trek Light Gear	Hammocks, Bug Nets, Ultralight Backpacks, more	20% Off! (not valid on sale items) Coupon Code: PCVTLG (Up to 40% off for group orders 10 or more - contact your fellow PCV's!)	Just contact TLG and you'll get a response ASAP to get your discount (you'll be asked to provide easy verification). For more information on how Trek Light has helped helped PCV's in the past, check out the post Hammocks For The Peace Corps. If you're already stationed Trek Light can easily ship international. TLG has been a huge supporter of PCV's so please support them back, their Bindle daypack and hammocks are essentials on your trip! (Current thru 2015)
Marmot	Outdoor gear	Marmot offers a Professional Courtesy Program to Peace Corps Volunteers. Discount may vary by product but is substantial. Selection is limited compared to regular online site (some products may be "out of stock," but you can request them). 10/31/14: Pro Account accepted, and discount is 50%.- 12/16/14 the discount is up to 50% off however it ranges more so around 42-45% off depending on the gear	Apply for the program here, you should hear back within a couple business days. (verified 04/07/2015)
Coleman	Outdoor gear	Coleman offers a discounted pricing program for non-profit groups. Discount varies by product. must order for delivery in the states	Email their customer service department here and ask if they provide discounts to Peace Corps volunteers. 12/12/11- Customer Service replied to my question saying they do not offer discounts to Peace Corps volunteers 1/13/14 - emailed customer service and attached invitation letter. Received promo code for 30%
Cascade Designs (MSR, Thermarest, Seal Line, Platypus, Tracks)	Outdoor Gear	approximately 30%	UPDATED 2/2/15: Simply apply online here - https://www.cascadedesigns.com/pro. Peace Corps are allowed to use a home address as the registered shipping address, since they only ship items to the United States. 11/28/11: please email before submitting a registration. 09/2014- Still available!
Eagle Creek	Travel Gear	30-50%	Ask to join the Pro-Deal go to proshop.eaglecreek.com to apply for discount. 04/01/15- 50% discount.
ENO	Hammocks, Rain tarps, Stuff sacks	30%	Go to https://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/pro-deals/ to join the pro-deal. Peace Corps Volunteers can use their home address as the business address.
Hennessy Hammock	Camping Hammocks	50%. Must order at least ten at a time (talk to other PCVs to put together bulk order). They will ship internationally. 40% If order individually	Email Customer Service. This is a small company and they were really excited about this pro-deal. 2/19/11 just emailed and they confirmed 50% discount. No mention of a requirement to purchase 10 at a time.
Timbuk2	Messenger bags, backpacks, and laptop bags	You get the "prodeal" 30% discount when you sign up.	sign up here(I tried this and never got a response. I sent many emails and only part were returned. This did not work for me April 2011. Update: The pro deal website didn't work for me either, so I emailed the Customer Support. I got a quick friendly response from CS and they gave me a code for a single use as their pro deal website was down (April 12, 2011). 2/1/14 - pro deals all go through promotive. Apply online to [1] to save 30%
Backcountry.com	All the Best Outdoor Gear!	Variable depending on product (average 20%-30%)	Email: mcorey@backcountry.com and provide verification (acceptance letter, follow up email from recruiting officer, or PC ID)if emails are not sent to above email response may be delayed. Note emails responses are sent Mon.-Fri. You will receive a friendly quick response. (6/2015)
Eastern Mountain Sports	Outdoor Gear, Clothing	20% off retail price.	In stores only: ask for the "humanitarian discount." You will get 20% off your entire purchase. **(UPDATE AS OF 6/25/2014--Don't give the humanitarian discount anymore, but if you explain you're going into PC, they'll give you the student discount of 15% !)
Samsonite	Luggage	10% off retail price.	In stores confirmed, unsure online:08/14/2014 at Samsonite outlet store, asked salesperson and he looked it up and told me that they offer 10%. Unsure if this is in all Samsonite stores, or just the outlet stores. Just ask for it !)
RIdgeWallet	RFID Blocking Wallet	10% off	PEACECORPS10
Travelon	Travel Accessories/Security Bags	25% off	Online:08/15/2014 contacted via Facebook and they provided me with a one time use code for 25% off
Scrubba Wash Bag	Fantastic aid for hand-washing clothing. No mess, easy to pack, durable, and doubles as a dry bag.	10% off for PCVs.	E-mail and request discount code.
LuminAid	Solar Inflatable Lights	10% off	Use code "LuminAIDPeaceCorps" UPDATE 9/25/15: Code only works on $30+, confirmed through email
Leatherman + LEDLenser	Multi-tools, knives, flashlights, headlamps	50% for 6 months	Apply for pro deal (Confirmed 11/20/2015)

Clothing

Company	Type	Discount	Notes / Procedures
Our Talking Hands	Unique, high quality, handmade designs fashioned by Deaf Ghanaian Artisans - Founded by a PCV in 2009.	Our Talking Hands offers a 20% discount code to all PCVs and RPCVs.	Submit your invitation letter or DOS to ourtalkinghands@gmail.com. They will send you a 20% OFF Discount Code that can be used at https://www.etsy.com/shop/OurTalkingHands on any purchase you make!
Ministry of Supply	Men's business attire engineered to be adaptable to any situation.	15% off Apollo Dress Shirts, perhaps other discounts available.	Submit your invitation letter or DOS to q@ministryofsupply.com and explain your situation and what products you want. They will have you call in to place an order and apply your discount over the phone. (Negotiated by a PCV) 5/25/15: offered combination discounts (buy 2-5 of one thing and get 10-15% off).
Janji	Running Apparel that Gives Back	40% off for PCVs and RPCVs, 50% off if you serve in a country that we support. You pay shipping if outside US	Email sam.bar@runjanji.com (RPCV Moz '11-'13) a scan of your invitation letter or DOS and he'll send you a discount code
Bluffworks	Mens Pants for Work, Travel and Play	"Inspired by the performance of technical travel clothing, I built a pant that marries technical performance with office ready looks... I designed these pants to keep up with the rigors of my own life, where work, play, and travel frequently collide."	Email the Bluffworks Team at team@bluffworks.com to receive a 20% discount for Peace Corps Volunteers. (Negotiated by PCV)
Marmot	Outdoor clothing	Marmot offers a Professional Courtesy Program to Peace Corps Volunteers. Discount may vary by product but is substantial. Selection is limited compared to regular online site (some products may be "out of stock," but you can request them). 12/17/14 50% discount on clothing	Apply for the program here, you should hear back within a couple business days.
American Eagle Outfitters	Men's and Women's Clothing	20% off ALL AEO and Aerie clothing	Call customer service (1-888-232-4535)to speak with a customer service rep. 7/25/14: received discount after submitting Peace Corps verification via email. Orders using this discount will have to be placed over the phone, in coordination with a rep.4/4/15: Called and customer service rep said they do not offer any discounts for Peace Corps volunteers.
The North Face	Outdoor Clothing	The North Face offers a Pro Pricing Program to Peace Corps Volunteers. Discount may vary by product but is substantial. Selection is limited compared to regular online site (some products may be "out of stock," but you can request them).	Apply for the program here, you should hear back within a couple business days. **5/11/11: The program is not accepting new applicants. The Pro program is apparently under review for possible termination. 11/28/11: The program is back, but no longer offers discounts to Peace Corps Volunteers. (Policy change-no more discounts)
ExOfficio	Outdoor Clothing	20-30%	apply online at http://www.exofficio.com/pro **7/20/11: Received a 10% discount, not 50%-60%. 1/7/12: Received a 25% discount: Received a 20% discount on 12/23/13. 09/2014- Discount still stands but only on select items and most of it is out of stock.
Macabi	Macabi Skirts	$50 per skirt instead of $80	e-mail your acceptance letter
Moosejaw	Outdoor gear/clothes	10% off regular prices, 5% off sale prices Excludes Arc'Teryx, Bugaboo,Burton, Merrell, Nixon,Suunto, The North Face and Western Mountainering products	Use Coupon Code "LTM" (discount did work on 4/26/2011)Code did not work for me but I live-chatted with them and they gave me a weekly code of 15% off (4/23/2014)
Backcountry.com	All the Best Outdoor Gear!	Variable depending on product (average 20%-30%)	Email: mcorey@backcountry.com and provide verification (acceptance letter, follow up email from recruiting officer, or PC ID)if emails are not sent to above email response may be delayed. Note emails responses are sent Mon.-Fri.
Hot Chillys	Hot Chillys	10% off Code for Clothing and Socks	e-mail sales@hotchillys.com or customer service, ask for a Peace Corps Discount, and provide verification (7/1/13)
Smart Wool	Smartwool	Smartwool	Significant discount on very warm socks and gear. E-mail and request access to their pro deal. You may need to include your invitation letter. They take a while to get back to you. Update 10/21/2015: Emailed customer service and received response that Peace Corps Volunteers no longer fall under the category of eligibility for their pro deal.
Ice Breaker	Ice Breaker	Significant Discount	Apply through their promotive site.

Education

School / University	Type	Benefits	Notes / Procedures
Michigan State University	Graduate School	In-State Tuition for RPCVs	Section 3G
Master's International	"more than 60 universities offering 117 different graduate degrees."	See list, school dependent	See list, school dependent
Fellows/USA	"more than 50 universities."	See list, school dependent	See list, school dependent
Live Lingua School	"Live Skype lessons in 11 languages. Free Ebooks & Audios for over 90 languages."	Live lessons (up to 40% off)	Follow instructions on page.

Electronics

Company	Type	Discount	Notes / Procedures
Voltaic Systems	Solar Powered Backpacks	30% off	Write to sales@voltaicsystems.com for the discount code (peacecorps30) or call 877.304.6861 ext. 701 Emailed sales@voltaicsystems.com on 3/25/15 and got a code (PCV30) for 30% off to use at checkout. They just ask to show them how you are using the product via social media/email.
Freeplay Energy	Scout shortwave radio	discount price $25 plus shipping	contact Penny Thornton 866-526-2826 (1/11/11 I called and the Scout has been discontinued and Penny Thornton no longer works there. They did offer the Eyemax as somewhat comparable and at a small discount) Update: 5/5/2013- A rep told me they are no longer offering this discount in the US.
Eton	shortwave radios	20% off	Call 1-800-872-2228 (6/17/11 - called and says they only give discounts to retailers) (7-28-2011 gave me 50% off plus the cost of shipping)
Sollight	Solar powered water bottle caps turn your bottle into a lantern	40%	Email orders@sollight.com and ask nicely (I didn't get a reply at that address. I e-mailed info@sollight and immediately got a code for a 25% discount. 5/14/13)
Solio	Universal solar power charger	40%	Use coupon code "PEACECORPS40"
EnerPlex	Solar Chargers, Powerbanks, Solar Backpacks	25% off	Use coupon code "PeaceCorps2015". (10/7/2014)
Goal Zero	Solar power chargers	5%	Told me they do offer a discount for Peace Corp volunteers. "It is a 5% discount and all you'll need to do is send us your acceptance letter to support@goalzero.com and we can place your order over the phone and apply that 5% discount." (Feb 2014) 30% off via promotive.com. (May 2015)
Apple	Electronics	5-6%	Use their government pricing program. Need original copy of your invite. Called Apple on 7/16/2013 and they no longer give governmental discounts... Went to Apple store 9/12/13, told my story and showed my invite email, discounts apply to computers only. $50 off computers and $66 off 3 year warranty.
Dell	Electronics	10-30% (depends on product)	www.dell.com/epp; member ID GS83510340

Food and Drinks

Company	Type	Discount	Notes / Procedures
Rise Up Coffee	Organic Coffee	" Rise Up Coffee will send our coffee to any current PCV's for FREE!!!"	"Simply contact us through FB or email info@drinkorganiccoffee.com ... and wait for your organic coffee to show up (which, depending on where you are, could take some time!)." (Owner Tim Cureton, PC Kiribati 98-01) As of March 25 2014, after many attempts of contacting someone at the company, they said this is a one time opportunity. Also they are really busy and said it might or might not happen. It is worth a shot but not a guarantee. Perhaps it will change in the future. It is a great company. More Info

Medical

Company	Type	Discount	Notes / Procedures
USA-ICD	Dental (Applicants)	"volunteering to provide a dental examination and x-rays for Peace Corps applicants at no charge" (read more...)	"Please email Mary Jo Webster at maryjo@usa-icd.org for a list of volunteers in your area. If the dentist shares a dental practice, please do not schedule an appointment with a partner, as he or she may not be a Fellow on our list of volunteers. Applicants are asked to allow for ample time to fit an appointment into the dentist's schedule. The applicant will bring a Peace Corps dental examination form to the appointment. Any dental treatment needed to bring his/her mouth to a healthy state will be the financial responsibility of the Peace Corps applicant."
Michigan Tech	Medical exams and lab tests required by Peace Corps, for Master's International students	"The health care provider will offer PCMI students at Michigan Tech a 20 percent discount on any balance they owe after insurance payments for exams and tests required by the Peace Corps, plus an additional 10 percent prompt-pay discount, for a total discount of 30 percent."	press release

Personal Products

Company	Type	Discount	Notes / Procedures
Lunapads.com	The Diva Cup, washable menstrual pads	10% off any order of $25 or more	enter "PEACECORPS15" in promotion code box The code is updated yearly so change the numbers on the end to match the year you are ordering in.
Rock Shaving	Rock Shaving, travel friendly double edge razors which use blades available worldwide. (Domain available as of January 2016)(Could be this companyRazoRock	5% off	Enter code "PEACECORPS" at checkout.
Health Designs	Health Designs, a huge variety of products	$5USD off your first order	Enter code hannahgoesfishing at checkout

Shoes

Company	Type	Discount	Notes / Procedures
Xero Shoes	Lightweight performance sandals	20% discount	Request promo code by providing proof of service. Call 800.499.8880 or email support@xeroshoes.com
Luna Sandals	Footwear	15% discount	Use code "PeaceCorpsRules1515" when ordering
Keen	Footwear	30% off up to 4 pair(s) of shoes, 2 bag(s), 4 pair(s) of socks, 3 items of clothing	Must request promo code here; confirmed 03/2015
Chaco	Footwear	40% off	Sign up here. Each account allows for 8 items to be purchased each year, account valid for one year. Discount amount varies by product, but is 40% on average.
Merrell	Footwear	40% off Coupon Code 20% off (9060-ZKMKBEMYY)	www.merrellprodeal.com
Teva	Footwear	50% off	Must apply at <www.teva.com/pro> for all Teva Pro discounts (verified 04/07/2015). Proof of acceptance needed.
Simple Shoes	Footwear	50% off	Worked 5/8/13- received code for 50% off up to 4 pairs of shoes (if purchased as part of a single order). ATTENTION: Sadly Simple shoes prodeal is no more.
Backcountry.com	All the Best Outdoor Gear! We got lots of shoe too!	Variable depending on product (average 20%-30%)	Email: mcorey@backcountry.com and provide verification (acceptance letter, follow up email from recruiting officer, or PC ID)if emails are not sent to above email response may be delayed. Note emails responses are sent Mon.-Fri.
Wolverine	Footwear	unsure but there is a discount	http://www.wolverineprodeal.com/

Sporting Goods

Company	Type	Discount	Notes / Procedures
Discraft.com	Ultimate frisbee discs	Up to 10 free discs, only pay shipping costs (Note: Not actual disc golf discs, but rather "ultimate style" discs.	For more information contact Discraft here.

Travel

Company	Type	Discount	Notes / Procedures
Sato Travel	airline, hotel, train and car reservations	"managing travel for U.S. military and government clients."	[PCVs] "can use our SatoVacation Center for personal travel being paid for on a personal credit card." Peace Corps account info here

Other

Company	Type	Discount	Notes / Procedures
Cards Against Humanity	"A party game for horrible people." Like Apples to Apples, but completely inappropriate.	Free set of CAH sent to you any address in the US. They stopped sending to posts because too many got lost on the way there.	Technically for active military, but they've been kind enough to send to PCVs.	E-mail Mail@CardsAgainstHumanity.com and ask nicely. Verified October 2015
Promotive	Discounts with 20+ companies - Kely, Ortleib, Grand Trunk, etc. Highly Recomended	Varies from company to company but many are 50% off retail	Go to their website and apply for the prodeals, you will need a pdf copy of your acceptance email.

No discounts

• LL Bean
• Target
• prAna
• Crocs
• REI
• Smartwool Socks
• Arc'teryx
• Eastern Mountain Sports
• Patagonia
• Osprey
• Vibram FiveFingers
• Timberland
• Tiger Direct
• Red Wing Shoes
• Amazon - but check with your country; some sites give Volunteers the option of getting a Kindle containing their training materials