(Inter)national service filter: Does an AmeriCorps stint make you a more attractive Peace Corps candidate? If what I really want to do is Peace Corps, would NCCC help me get there or be valuable of itself? [more inside]
posted by ramenopres on Nov 10, 2009 - 7 answers

[giftfilter] It's that time of year again. I want to send a Christmas care package to a friend who is volunteering with the Peace Corps in the Philippines. What's good to send? [more inside]
posted by radiomayonnaise on Nov 20, 2008 - 5 answers

Alternatives to the Peace Corps for a non-US Citizen (Permanent Resident) living in the US? [more inside]
posted by carpyful on Aug 15, 2008 - 13 answers

Ideas for a care package for a Peace Corps volunteer in Kyrgyzstan? I'd like to keep it open for many different types of suggestions, but perhaps the fact that he is 24 year old male from Northern California is relevant. Anyone know what kinds of things he'll be missing while he's stuck there for two years?
posted by emyd on Jul 27, 2008 - 23 answers

I've found myself with a little more time on my hands. I'd like to add a few useful, relevant blogs and podcasts to the ranks of my RSS reader. Any suggestions for me? [more inside]
posted by charmston on May 30, 2008 - 15 answers

I'm looking for a Peace Corps that doesn't suck. Does it exist? [more inside]
posted by loquacious on May 3, 2008 - 24 answers

Francofilter (part 1): I would like to start listening to French music. Can you recommend places online to find good, (legally) free music with French singing? [more inside]
posted by solotoro on Dec 7, 2007 - 16 answers

How do I choose which Peace Corps assignment to take? [more inside]
posted by piratebowling on May 14, 2007 - 32 answers

Am I "currently a party in a civil suit"? I'm getting divorced. I need to know for my Peace Corps application. [more inside]
posted by solotoro on Mar 28, 2007 - 10 answers

So, despite your advice, I ended up declining my first Peace Corps offer. But good news! I've been given an assignment in Azerbaijan that I've accepted. [more inside]
posted by wandering steve on Mar 12, 2007 - 11 answers

I need help putting together a book about my Peace Corps experiences, though I have no idea where to even begin. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by brokekid on Feb 23, 2007 - 15 answers

Peace Corps - leave in Jan or leave in spring/summer? [more inside]
posted by wandering steve on Nov 28, 2006 - 4 answers

I'm interested in spending a couple of years in another part of the world, either volunteering or teaching. Am I fit to do so? If so, what programs should I look into? [more inside]
posted by treepour on Nov 9, 2006 - 16 answers

Is Peace Corps an option for a young guy with no college? [more inside]
posted by SlyBevel on Oct 12, 2006 - 41 answers

What are some Australian or international organisations that are similar to the Peace Corps? [more inside]
posted by Serial Killer Slumber Party on Aug 24, 2006 - 7 answers

Does my involvement in information-gathering activities make me ineligible for Peace Corps? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 10, 2006 - 13 answers

Where can I find a php developer to donate some time to a Peace Corps project? [more inside]
posted by brokekid on Dec 21, 2005 - 6 answers

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?
posted by brokekid on Dec 11, 2005 - 5 answers

For some reason I just started considering the Peace Corps as something to do. Does anyone have any personal experiences to share with it, positive or negative?
posted by angry modem on Oct 28, 2004 - 2 answers

Anyone have any peace core experiences they'd like to share? I have a friend who is thinking of joining and would like to hear if people think it's a worthwhile experience.
posted by puppy kuddles on Jun 25, 2004 - 12 answers

I'm graduating next May with a degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I have NO desire to go to grad school right now and am consequently considering joining the Peace Corps or something of the equivalent upon graduation. Does anyone have any experience in Peace/AmeriCorps or any experience in lengthy mission trips through other resources? Do any of these degrees allow me to offer what I've learned in my field?
The longest I've been on a mission trip is a month and I thoroughly enjoyed it. However, I would prefer an organization where I work with a set team and get to know the people beforehand (I've had bad experiences otherwise).
posted by jmd82 on Jun 14, 2004 - 5 answers