Ten days after his 50th college reunion, John Baker joined the Peace Corps. The Collinwood, Ohio, resident was 70 years old. His wife, Kathy, who also signed up, was 61. The Bakers became part of a small but growing cadre of Peace Corps volunteers over age 50.
This summer, the organization created by President Kennedy ramped up recruiting of the 50-plus crowd, covetously eyeing millions of baby boomers approaching retirement.
"They have life experience and skills. They bring so much to the table," said Christine Torres, a spokeswoman for the Peace Corps' regional office in Chicago.
More than 7,700 current Peace Corps volunteers are 50 or older, with an undiminished desire to serve.
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