Peace Corps

What's it like to wake up in Botswana as a Peace Corps Volunteer? Let Amaka be your guide! Watch as she navigates her Saturday, balancing chores, community connections, and cultural experiences. This glimpse into Amaka's life showcases the day-to-day experiences of our Volunteers. Are YOU ready to take the first step towards becoming a Peace Corps Volunteer? https://lnkd.in/gHjG8cr3 #PeaceCorps #PeaceCorpsBotswana

When young students have access to a library, they can focus on learning today so they can lead tomorrow. 📘 📗 📕 📙 This rings true for Peace Corps Paraguay Volunteer Sofia who partnered with Principal Zunilda, teachers, local businesses, and community members to bring this vision of a library for their rural school to life. This library is now a great place for students to discover the joy of learning, ignite a passion for different subjects, and open students' eyes to a world of possibilities. #PeaceCorps #PeaceCorpsParaguay

Exciting news from Costa Rica!✨ Our latest group of Peace Corps Volunteers have been sworn in, ready to support Community Economic Development, Youth in Development, and Education initiatives. The ceremony highlighted the collaborative spirit that drives our Volunteers, staff, and local partners. These new Volunteers will immerse themselves in local communities, gaining invaluable skills, forging deep friendships, and developing a profound respect for different cultures. Learn more about our work in Costa Rica and how you can get involved: https://lnkd.in/esxVpu7Y #PeaceCorps #PeaceCorpsCostaRica

🌍 Discover Your Path with the Peace Corps 🌍 Whether you're drawn to immersive, long-term service, focused short-term projects, or virtual collaboration, there's a path tailored just for you. Ways to Serve: ➡️ Peace Corps Volunteer: Dive deep into community life with two years of hands-on service. ➡️ Peace Corps Response: Utilize your expertise in impactful short-term assignments. 💻 And if you're interested in contributing remotely to global initiatives from your home, how about the Virtual Service Pilot? Not sure which path suits you best? Take our short questionnaire to find the right fit for you: https://bit.ly/4bUOHB4

Excitement is in the air as our Peace Corps Rwanda Trainees receive their site assignments! This pivotal moment in Pre-Service Training reveals where each Trainee will serve for the next two years. These assignments are more than just a location – it's the start of transformative experiences, fostering deep connections, and community-driven progress. As they step into this new chapter, we're excited to see the impact and friendships they’ll create in the local communities where they serve. #PeaceCorps #PeaceCorpsRwanda

Today, our friends, staff, and partners in Colombia celebrate 214 years of sovereignty! Since 1961, more than 4,650 Volunteers have served in Colombia supporting locally prioritized projects in the Education and Community Economic Development sectors. Join us in wishing them a very happy Independence Day! 🎉🎇🎉 #PeaceCorps #PeaceCorpsColombia

📽️ Meet Carsten! Service is a family-affair, he's the third 🥉 in his family to join the Peace Corps. After visiting his sister in Morocco and his brother in Vanuatu during their service, he said "why not?" and is now on his own journey as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mongolia – taking every day as an opportunity to learn and grow. ▶️ #PeaceCorps #PeaceCorpsMongolia

Today, we recognize Nelson Mandela International Day! 🇿🇦 Last year, Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn and former South Africa Country Director James Ham, reflected on the legacy of Nelson Mandela – a visionary who helped pave the way for Peace Corps in South Africa during a visit to the White House in 1994. #NelsonMandelaDay #TBT #PeaceCorps

🕊️ In the spirit of World Emoji Day, we're using emojis to highlight the six service sectors our Volunteers work in. Which sector piques your interest? Dive in and discover how you can make a global impact with us. Your journey to #ServeBoldly can start with a single emoji! 😉 🌲 Environment 🌾 Agriculture 🤸 Health 🏦 Community Economic Development 👶 Youth In Development 📚 Education https://lnkd.in/gHjG8cr3 #PeaceCorps #WorldEmojiDay

Ever wondered what it's like to volunteer abroad after retirement? Meet Rebecca, a seasoned nurse and midwife, with over 40 years of experience, who's been on a mission with Peace Corps Response. From teaching midwifery in Tanzania and Uganda, to improving healthcare education on a societal level in resource-limited areas of Eswatini, her journey is nothing short of inspiring. Read how she's making an impact: https://bit.ly/4cVbsWA #PeaceCorpsResponse