Description: In many countries, Peace Corps Volunteers work with their local communities to promote important topics such as nutrition, maternal and child health, basic hygiene and water sanitation. As a Peace Corps Volunteer working in the Health Sector, you may:
Description: This is an event featuring organizations focusing on green jobs. You will have a chance to meet with your campus Peace Corps recruiters to hear about volunteer opportunities and how to become a stronger applicant.
Description: This is a student organization fair featuring opportunities for students. You will have a chance to meet with your campus Peace Corps recruiters to hear about volunteer opportunities and how to become a stronger applicant.
Description: Are you studying, interning, volunteering, or traveling abroad this summer? Or do you hope to? Join the International Center to hear experienced staff give tips on how to navigate traveling in various parts of the world.
Description: Come join us as five Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who have served around the world will share their unique experiences in a rapid story telling forum. This event is organized by the Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows at SNRE, who are welcoming anyone, undergrads/grads, from any program. Snacks provided!
Description: Be part of a UM tradition that goes back to the very beginning of the Peace Corps. On October 14, 1960 on the steps of the Michigan Union, then Senator John F. Kennedy gave an unprepared campaign speech challenging Michigan students to devote a few years of their life working in developing countries around the world. Within weeks, 1,000 UM students had signed a petition calling for the establishment of the Peace Corps program. Less than a year later, the federal Peace Corps agency was formed.
Description: Join us in celebrating the International Day of the Girl by watching the film "Girl Rising" and talking about the Peace Corps's Let Girls Learn initiative. Dinner will be served to accompany the film.
Description: Join us to learn how to tackle the first step of your Peace Corps journey: the application! We will review the different components, give best tips/tricks, and answer any lingering questions. This session will take place just in time for you to prepare your applications for the January 01, 2024 deadline.
A light dinner will be provided!
Description: Want to learn more about Peace Corps? Come visit our table at the fair and we can talk to you about service and the application process.
Description: Programs for teaching and volunteering abroad offer a vast range of opportunities in fields such as health, social work, natural resources and teaching English. Positions are available for undergraduate and graduate/professional students, as well as for those about to graduate. Find out about some well-established programs and follow up with their representatives (and others) at the International Opportunities Fair the following day.
