Peace Corps & NPCA: Bringing RPCVs to American Classrooms
The Peace Corps and the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) are pleased to announce a new partnership to connect returned Peace Corps volunteers through Peace Corps' Speakers Match program in elementary and secondary school classrooms throughout the United States.
The Speakers Match program is part of Peace Corps' Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools program that provides resources based on Peace Corps volunteer experiences.
"The Peace Corps is committed to helping returned Peace Corps volunteers share their Peace Corps experiences in as many communities as possible," said Peace Corps Chief of Staff Stacy Rhodes. "This important partnership with NPCA will help us encourage more RPCVs to share their unique international experiences with the next generation of Peace Corps volunteers."
"NPCA is very pleased and honored to partner with the Peace Corps to help it achieve its Third Goal," said Kevin Quigley, president of NPCA. "Encouraging Returned Peace Corps Volunteers to share their Peace Corps experiences in America's classrooms is exactly the type of work we should be engaged in leading up to the Peace Corps' 50th Anniversary."
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We're Getting Ready for the March 2 National Day of Action!
Volunteers like Richard MacIntyre (Korea 67-69) and NPCA interns like Jillian Klarman are uploading information, preparing support materials and getting us ready for March 2nd - Our sixth annual National Day of Action in Support of the Peace Corps.
State Resources Available: Go to the state pages of the MorePeaceCorps site for lots of information ranging from background materials to promotional flyers to ideas on important actions you can take right from home!
Group Leader Letter Writing Packet: For NPCA Member group leaders, we have a toolkit for a special letter writing action you can take on behalf of your groups.
National Conference Calls: Check out the calendar of events on Connected Peace Corps for remaining national conference calls to help you prepare.
Still Accepting Capitol Hill Volunteers: We are closing in on our goal of having forty volunteers walking the halls of Capitol Hill and meeting with lawmakers and staff, as you are sending thousands of phone calls, emails and faxes. If you want to assist on Capitol Hill, contact us at advocacy@peacecorpsconnect.org.
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Developing an RPCV Framework for Natural Disasters Post-Haiti
After the recent earthquake in Haiti, NPCA organized a conference call for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers to discuss ways to help out. RPCVs have unique experiences in countries affected by natural disasters and can share stories and insights about the countries and people impacted by these events.
Now, NPCA wants to help RPCVs to continue with these post-service initiatives during times when they are most needed.
During the first discussion we heard from Haiti RPCVs. Next week, we are hosting a follow-up discussion to inform the National Peace Corps Association on how to help Group Leaders and others set up an infrastructure to guide all of us when natural disasters happen.
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Step Up: Nominations Open for NPCA Board
Nominations are now open for the 2010 NPCA Board of Directors elections. This election will be to fill four member-elected seats to
represent the following regions on the Board:
- Upper Midwest
- The Americas
- West, Central and Southern Africa
- Asia and the Pacific (one-year term)
Be part of the NPCA's leadership during the Peace Corps' 50th anniversary year! Visit the NPCA website for more information and to download the nomination
packet. Nominations close on April 1, 2010.
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Peace Corps Fellows Take the Plunge
The Shriver Peaceworkers group came out in force for the annual "Keep Winter Cold" polar bear jump organized by the Chesapeake Climate Action Network.
Shriver Fellow participants included (l to r) Kyrgyzstan RPCV Meghann Shutt, Honduras RPCV Katie Long and South Africa RPCV Rian Parent.
Meghann reported on her experience...
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Nominations Open for NPCA's Shriver Award
Do you know of a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who continues to make a sustained and distinguished contribution to humanitarian causes at home or abroad? Or who is an innovative social entrepreneur whose actions will bring about significant long-term change?
If so, nominate him or her for the Sargent Shriver Award for Distinguished Humanitarian Service. The award was named to recognize the tremendous contributions of the first Peace Corps Director, Sargent Shriver, in the founding and development of the Peace Corps.
We welcome your nomination materials by April 9, 2010 to qualify for consideration.
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Tap Project Promotes Water Access
During World Water Week you can combine activism with fine dining.
The UNICEF Tap Project provides clean, safe and accessible water to millions of children around the world. While U.S. restaurants normally provide patrons with free water to drink, those participating in the Tap Project will ask patrons to donate $1 for their water during March 21 - 27, with the proceeds going toward UNICEF's water, sanitation and hygiene programs.
The Tap Project began in New York City restaurants in 2007. It has since become a nationwide effort with thousands of restaurants participating.
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PEACE CORPS WEEK IS AROUND THE CORNER
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Our online store offers a wide selection of Peace Corps and NPCA logo merchandise--from t-shirts and coffee mugs, to pins and license place frames. Wearing logo merchandise is a great way to spark conversations about Peace Corps!
Your purchase supports the efforts of the National Peace Corps Association in its mission to connect, inform and engage Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, serving Volunteers, current and former Peace Corps staff and all who support the values of Peace Corps.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Save the date for the Annual General Meeting and Group Leaders Forum : Saturday, June 26 here in Washington, DC.
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ARE YOU A MEMBER?
Did you miss the opportunity to march in last year's inaugural parade because you weren't a member of NPCA?
Don't miss out on the latest breaking 50th Anniversary information, news and events.
The 50th Anniversary is almost here--make sure you're a member of NPCA.
Join here.
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FOLLOW NPCA ON TWITTER
Yes, we are now Twittering! Follow us at: www.twitter.com/pcorpsconnect.
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ARE YOU CONNECTED?
With the move to a new website, we also moved to a new database. Please take a minute to log in, review and update your contact information and communication preferences, make a donation, and/or join or renew your membership. It's all in one place. Thank you for keeping us updated!
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 ... with NPCA
Are you a person with Peace Corps experience who uses the professional online
networking community LinkedIn? Well we have
created an NPCA group on LinkedIn...and you're invited.
Join NPCA's LinkedIn group
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RPCV MENTORING
That's why the NPCA, in conjunction with the Peace Corps, created this unique program to help returning Volunteers link up with RPCV mentors.
For more information or to apply for the program, click here.
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WHAT IS EVERYONE TALKING ABOUT?
Curious about what's on the mind of the Peace Corps Community?
Wonder no more. Check out Connected Peace Corps...the social networking area on our website.
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