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How can I do an FBI background check on myself?

djpollert — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 21:44:43 -0800

I`m applying for the Peace Corps. I got a couple misdemeanors in college, but I`ve done a state criminal background check and I`m clean. Do you think these will turn up on my FBI background check for the Peace Corps? Is there a way to do the FBI background check myself first to see if I have anything on my file?

Ideas on how to write a Peace Corps book

brokekid — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:22:07 -0800

I need help putting together a book about my Peace Corps experiences, though I have no idea where to even begin. Any ideas? I'm aware that a number of books already exist but still feel like I have a fresh direction which to go in.

I kept a blog and an off-line diary of my experiences, kept track of every book I read, have a list of the music I listened to and have a lot of art and pics from that time. I want to do something a little different with all my records but don't have a clue where to begin. Do you have any ideas for me?

Where can I find a php developer to donate some time to a Peace Corps project?

brokekid — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 14:46:53 -0800

Where can I find a php developer to donate some time to a Peace Corps project? I’ve started a project on Ning 9http://corpsrequest.ning.com) where Peace Corps volunteers around the world can post requests for help on various projects. We try to use local resources and materials but often what we need is not available or just not there. There are needs for materials, funding, virtual volunteers, hopefully this site will help volunteers fill those needs. I need some serious php and css help though so I can get this project off the ground.

Where can I find funding for Peace Corps projects?

brokekid — Sun, 11 Dec 2005 13:42:01 -0800

Where can Peace Corps volunteers go to find funding for projects that they want to carrying out? Volunteers aren't given very many resources to locate funding to initiate projects. Where can a volunteer go to find organizations or funding sources?