Before 9/22/61, service performed by Peace Corps volunteers and volunteer leaders is not covered under Social Security. Service is covered under Social Security beginning 9/22/61. The 1983 Amendments (as discussed in the above regulation citations) which provide coverage to Federal civilian employees beginning January 1, 1984 do not affect the coverage status of services performed by Peace Corps volunteers and volunteer leaders.

The Act, as amended in 1961 by the Peace Corps Act (PL 87-293), provides Social Security coverage for citizens and nationals of the U.S. enrolled as volunteers or volunteer leaders in the Peace Corps. Volunteers and volunteer leaders enrolled in the Peace Corps are also covered while detained, assigned or otherwise made available by the President of the U.S. to any Federal agency or State or a subdivision thereof, other governments and departments and agencies thereof, educational institutions, labor unions, and other types of organizations, individuals and firms.