Peace Corps Volunteer

Why do you gloss over the loneliness? As I know and read that is a big issue.

Asked by MasterPieced almost 9 years ago

No one likes to hear you complain about loneliness. Yet, it's a fact of life for most people when they are far away from everything and everyone they know for a long time. You get lonely. And then you get over it. And then you get lonely again. And then you get busy and move past it. And then you get lonely again. I don't want to dwell on it, because I don't want the fear of being lonely to be a reason that someone doesn't join Peace Corps. If you become a PCV, you'll probably be lonely several times over the course of your service. That's part of the experience. But there are other parts of the experience that are rewarding and fulfilling and challenging in a positive way. And there are other issues to consider when deciding if you want to be a PCV that are more important or relevant than the question of, "Will I be lonely?" Yes, you probably will, and you'll find ways to move past it. Do you have a specific question or concern about loneliness in the Peace Corps that you'd like me to delve into?

Hello, I'm a Moroccan citizen, from Marrakesh city, i'm so pleased to join your corps, could you please tell how can i do it. Thanks a lot.

Yours Jamal.

Asked by Jamal about 10 years ago

Hi, You can't be a Peace Corps volunteer unless you are a U.S. citizen.

If there is an emergency back home and you are in the middle of your volunteer commitment could you pick up where you left off at a later time? If not, will you be terminated? If so, would this prevent you from further volunteer assignments?

Asked by Sonia over 10 years ago

Kind of depends on what the emergency is and how long you'll be gone. There is emergency and medical leave available, and you have vacation time you can use as well. There are a couple different ways you can be terminated from Peace Corps, and depending on how you are terminated will determine if you can re-join at a later date.

So, short answer, yes, in most cases, you can leave and come back if there is an emergency back home. If you're gone too long and you are terminated from Peace Corps in good faith, there is a chance you can be a volunteer again later on.

We had a woman in my cohort who developed cancer and was gone for almost 6 months. She fought to be able to come back, and was re-instated at her assignment. We had another volunteer whose brother died, and he went home for a couple weeks and then came back. We had other volunteers who went home for emergency reasons and chose not to return.

Hello! I am currently attending a community college in California. It has heavily been on my heart that the Peace Corps could be an amazing option for me. Do I have to have a degree before I can join?

Asked by Lillie about 10 years ago

You need a college degree or 10 relevant years of work experience.

I am in the initial steps of PC and Botswana has said they are considering my application. I see that I have to learn Setswana. Languages are not my strong strength. What happens if I cannot meet the Int./Low passing exam? Thanks

Asked by Molly Alexander almost 9 years ago

I want to study something along the lines of environmental science and natural resources/environmental management in college. Would that help me any if I wanted to join the Peace Corps?

Asked by Laura S. over 7 years ago

Hi! I have a unique opportunity to ask questions to many RPCV's from the programs I wish to join (CED South America). Do you have any suggestions on good and interesting questions to ask them?

Asked by Lex over 7 years ago