Things like the peace corps?

Question

So, my friend wants to join the military. I want to show him as many different options as possible before he makes his decision. I was thinking about the Peace Corps, but it looks like you need more education or experience than he has. So I was wondering if you know of other programs along these same lines, where you are traveling and gaining a lot of skills, preferably something with some kind of commitment.

No religious organizations(unless they have a secular mission, I suppose), nothing that costs money, nothing that requires much more than a GED.

Answer 1

Americorp is like the Peace Corp except in the US.  Both are great options.  Any type of state job would be great as well.

Answer 2

I second the recommendation for AmeriCorps.