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- U.S. Peace Corps Withdraws Volunteers from HondurasA U.S. Peace Corps spokeswoman on Wednesday announced that the humanitarian organization had removed 158 volunteers from Honduras, citing growing concerns over their safety and welfare.
- China Should Foot the Entire Bill for Peace Corps Volunteers in Its CountryChina has such a financial stranglehold on America, so why then are the taxpayers in the U.S. paying for their citizens' education?
- First Person: Volunteering in the Peace CorpsI had many wonderful and unique experiences serving as a Peace Corps Environmental Education volunteer for two years in the Dominican Republic.
Our Work in the Peace Corps in South AfricaPeace Corps service is both a challenging and rewarding occupation. My wife and I spent over two years in South Africa, working in a rural village with two primary schools, doing the best we could. This is an overview of our work and time spent there.- How to Become a Peace Corps VolunteerThis article reviews the application process for the Peace Corps.
- Social Worker Career Options in the Peace CorpsIf you have a degree in social work, and you are considering a career change, a job with the Peace Corps may be the answer to your career change search.
- How to Apply to the Peace CorpsThe application process for the Peace Corps is a daunting one. Here are some tips to get through it.
Pros and Cons of Joining the Peace CorpsJoing Peace Corps can be a daunting decision. This article tackles some of the major pros and cons of undertaking this twenty-six month commitment.- Applying to the Peace CorpsA survival guide to the Peace Corps application.
- The Peace Corps: An Ongoing IdealismAn agency establish to promote world peace.
- Ten Reasons to Join the Peace CorpsList of ten reasons to join the Peace Corps and serve overseas as a volunteer.
- Peace Corps Empowerment ActWhat it is and why it's important.
- Volunteer Abroad: Alternatives to the Peace CorpsHow to find alternatives to the Peace Corps online, and what types of opportunities exist.
- Peace Corps Launches Website for Baby BoomersThe Peace Corps has set up a site aimed at recruiting baby boomers. It's looking for all types of Americans possessing skills of all types.
- Peace Corps Seeks Older VolunteersWhile the Peace Corps focuses largely on younger college-educated participants, the organization plans to have at least 15% of people in it be over the age of 50 within the next two years
Want to See the World? Consider Joining the Peace Corps!If you've got two years, a college degree, and an open mind, the Peace Corps may be a great way for you to see the world and gain valuable work experience overseas.
American Peace Corps Volunteer Found Dead in PhilippinesA United States Peace Corps volunteer who was reported missing ten days ago has been found dead in the Philippines. Soldiers discovered the body of Julia Campbell in a shallow grave in a remote mountainous area in the northern Philippines this morning.- How to Join the Peace CorpsThe Peace Corps was founded in 1960 by John F. Kennedy, and it's still going strong. Every year, hundreds of bright new professionals join the peace corps to help those in third-world countries. It's a long process, but for many it's worth it.
Should You Join the Peace Corps or Not?Grass huts and smiling children looking up at you adoringly, all comes in one when you stereotypically you think about joining the Peace Corps.- Important Considerations Before Entering the Peace CorpsJoining the Peace Corps is a daunting idea. Here are some ideas from someone about to serve. Hearing advice from people who have already served or never plan on serving can offer a different perspective than the shoes you are in if you are preparing for service.
- From the Peace Corps to Christmas Tree Farming, Elaine Seymour Does it AllElaine Seymour left her native California in the early 1960s to join the Peace Corps and has spent the last 40 years seeing the world. Once the Christmas season is over, she is hanging up her Santa hat and heading out again.
- How to Join the Peace CorpsApplying to Peace Corps involves several stages and a whole lot of patience. Here are a few tips on how to survive the process with your sanity intact.
- Peace Corps Memoirs Not All They're Cracked Up to BePeace Corps memoirs portray volunteers as heroic superbeings. But of course, they're only human. And if they ever told the true account of their service, their fellow RPCVs would make them suffer.
- The HellcatA science fiction chronicle emblazoned by the winds of the Sun.
- On Making a FamilyI didn’t swaddle my dolls, play daycare or babysit. My game was reporter. My plan was travel. Get married, have babies, stay home? No thanks!
Learning More about Islam and Muslim in 9/11's WakeIn this article, I discuss how the events of 9/11 changed me, and what I am continuing to do because of those changes.
What to Expect in Your First Evening Class of Language StudyLanguage learning is fun. In your first session, expect to learn greetings and basic vocabulary. Be prepared for surprises if the teacher uses the total immersion method, the "sink or swim" approach.
To Every Mom in America:I have a new found respect and appreciation for stay-at-home moms, since I have temporarily become one. Let me tell you why...- Famous People Who Died on January 19thThese are some of the famous people who died on January 19th in history. Sargent Shriver, the first Peace Corps boss dies at the age of 95 on January 18., 2011
- My African Adventure - Part 1This is part one of the story of my trip to visit my daughter, a Peace Corps volunteer, in Africa. It describes the preparations I needed to make for the trip.
Why Isn't There a Peace Corps for Doctors?A recent editorial by the founder of the Canadian Physician Overseas Program advocates investment in primary care centers in poor countries. But where would the doctors and nurses for these centers come from?- How to Travel for Free (or Really, Really Cheap)See the world for next to nothing.
How to Be a Good PersonThese articles always include ideas on how to be a better person in this world. There are so many small and important ways you could benefit others and by doing so, yourself.- Helplearning to ask for and administer help
Christopher Dodd - 2008 Democratic Presidential CandidateOne of the lesser known candidates for President may actually have the experience, dedication, and financial backing to become a contender. Even if not, his being in the mix keeps the true contenders on their toes!- Spend a Year or Two in Service to OthersInformation on numerous long-term service opportunities.
