The Peace Corps Volunteer's Handbook: A Personal Field Guide to Making the Most of Your Peace Corps Experience
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (602 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1578266459 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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Plus, what else is going to stop me from hyperventilating whenever I go into culture shock? Be grateful…”—Alexandra Yang, RPCV (Mongolia 08-10) “Lucky you! Peace Corps Volunteer service is not just an opportunity; it’s an AMAZING opportunity—and a privilege. You join a 50-year legacy of Americans who make a difference in communities overseas, and then continue to change the world long after their service is complete. Peace Corps policies, trainings, program
A valuable book for those about to embark on "The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love" Travis and I connected soon after he broadcast a YouTube video of when he first opened his acceptance letter to join the Peace Corps:Mongolia program. I didn't know then that he would take my advice and run so far with it! I've enjoyed following him through online media ever since. His collected insights are a boon for anyone that's on their way to "the toughest job you'll ever love."I read this with enthusiasm, because it stirred up a host of good feeling about my own time in-country, and I can personally vouch for the adv. The book arrived in great condition as well Amazon Customer Very helpful and full of information. The book arrived in great condition as well.. she loved it! Gave it as a gift for a friend that is going into the Peace Corps, she loved it!
There he worked with local hospitals and clinics in the eastern steppe of Mongolia to help doctors, nurses and residents improve the overall health in the community. Currently he is Chair of the MBA Program at Marlboro Graduate School, with a focus in Social Innovation and Mission-Driven Organizatio
Learn from the experiences of outstanding former Volunteers, while cataloging your own experiences with the Peace Corps from the very beginning of your service to the end.Designed to be with you each step of the way—from applying to Peace Corps, starting your service, adjusting to your host country, and making your way home again—this handbook combines the best parts of a guidebook with all the creativity of a personal journal.This is the handbook every Peace Corps Volunteer wishes for, something no one has provided before—a chance to set down on paper all the amazing experiences the Peace Corps has to offer, right next to the memories of the Volunteers who came before. THE PEACE CORPS MAY BE “THE TOUGHEST JOB YOU’LL EVER LOVE,” BUT YOU DON’T HAVE TO LEARN THAT THE HARD WAY.The Peace Corps Volunteer’s Handbook is both your guide and your companion. What are you waiting for?