Description: In many countries, Peace Corps Volunteers work with small-scale farmers and families to increase food security and production and adapt to climate change while promoting environmental conservation. As a Peace Corps Volunteer working in the Environment or the Agriculture Sector, you may:
Description: In many countries, Peace Corps Volunteers work to empower youth with the necessary knowledge, skills, and experiences to become healthy and engaged citizens. Volunteers themselves act as positive role models for the youth in their communities. As a Peace Corps Volunteer working in the Youth Development or Educational sector, you may:
Description: Join us for a casual info session on serving in the Peace Corps as a female. Topics will include health, safety, and relationships, and will also serve as a safe space for students to ask questions or express their concerns.
Description: Once Volunteers arrive at their sites, diversity and inclusion principles remain the same but take on a different shape. You may be in the minority, if not the sole American like you, at your site. You will begin to notice diversity in perspectives, ethnicity, age, gender roles, depth of conversation, and degree of support you may receive—and may need to make adjustments. This will be a session to hear from Returned Volunteers about how you can:
Description: Learn about the services and programs the International Center offers. Special presentation about the Peace Corps at 3:00 PM. Light refreshments will be provided.
Description: Have you ever thought about what life may look like after a Peace Corps service? Join us in hearing from a panel of Returned Peace Corps Volunteer in their Global Careers after Peace Corps. We will have RPCVs from the Health, Education, Youth Development, Community Economic Development, Agriculture, and Environment sectors. After hearing from panelists we will have space for questions.
Description: Make a difference abroad. Stop by the Peace Corps table at the Michigan League to talk to a local recruiter about opportunities to live, learn, and work with a community overseas.
Description: Peace Corps Volunteers spend 2 years abroad, working with local community leaders to enact sustainable change. Come learn from Ginsberg Center staff and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers about what it means to engage in mutually beneficial partnerships with global communities. This workshop will be open to Peace Corps Prep students as well as any U-M students interested in international service.
Description: This semester we will be hosting a Virtual Application Workshop Series. This series will include an Application Process Overview, Resume Review, and a Motivation Statement Workshop. This 3 part series will help prepare for the April 1st Application Deadline.
Description: Discover the benefits of Peace Corps service from returned Volunteers. Join us to learn about the challenging, rewarding and inspirational moments from a panel of returned Peace Corps Volunteers. Ask questions about service and gain tips to guide you through the application process.
The event is an information session.
Questions? Contact Adriane Kline.
