Race and the Peace Corps
Description: Please join us for an impactful discussion on the role of ones racial identity plays in their Peace Corps service experience.
Description: Please join us for an impactful discussion on the role of ones racial identity plays in their Peace Corps service experience.
Description: Looking to apply to the April 1st application deadline? Stop by at any time from 3:00-5:00 PM for open resume review and motivation statement assistance.
Description: Join us on this virtual panel to hear stories from Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) who identify as First-Generation college students.
Peace Corps Prep: This sessions can count towards your "Learning About the Peace Corps" requirement for your certificate.
Description: In honor of Veteran's Week we hope you join us for light refreshments and to hear about serving in the Peace Corps as a Military Veteran. Veterans and non-Veterans encouraged to attend!
Description: Are you wondering if you’re still on track to complete the certificate program before graduation? If so, our certificate requirement refresher could be of help to you! We will make sure you get your questions answered so that you will be ready to complete the certificate this semester. Boxed lunches from Panera will be provided! We recommended bringing your laptop to follow along.
Description: Join us at this panel discussion to hear from women who are Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, Peace Corps staff, and/or host country community members. They will discuss their collaboration with local women in host countries.
There will be a brief, follow-up discussion hosted by the UM recruiters where we can talk about what we learned and answer any additional questions.
Zoom link will be sent out the date of the event to those who register. This event will start right at 2:00 PM so we recommend getting on the call a few minutes early.
Description: Join us to hear stories from a panel of returned Peace Corps Volunteers who served with a disability. Discover the unique challenges and rewards of serving with a disability alongside a community overseas. Ask questions about service and gain tips for authentic engagement with a community abroad.
There will be a brief, follow-up discussion hosted by the UM recruiters where we can talk about what we learned and answer any additional questions.
Description: Join us to talk about packing, leaving family/friends/partner, finances, loan forbearance, and other things to prepare before service over dinner.
Description: Prospective volunteers, spend part of your Valentine's Week talking about love and relationships in the Peace Corps! Whether you've heard “you’ll fall in love in PC”, you may be in an LDR, or just want to get a better understanding of the volunteer experience in relation to dating, managing relationships, and love, come hear what Returned Volunteers have to say! This informal discussion with Returned Peace Corps Volunteers is designed to give you an opportunity to ask questions and hear unique perspectives on an interesting 27 months in Peace Corps.
Description: Join the University of Michigan Peace Corps Campus Recruiters and other returned Peace Corps volunteers for a sector-specific panel discussion! You'll learn about what volunteers do in each of the sectors and how their work in the Peace Corps has translated to working in related fields.