Last Minute Shopping? Use our Holiday Discounts for NPCA Next Step Travel
Five more Next Step Travel trips available
This holiday season, give yourself and a friend a memorable vacation!
Five more trips are scheduled to Guatemala and the Dominican Republic during 2013. Book by December 31, 2012, and bring a companion for $1,200 off a 14-day trip ($800 off a 10-day trip). Everything is fully refundable if you cancel more than 60 days before the start of the program. So, grab a friend, submit your registration and lock in the discount now!
But don't take just our word for it. Read the new blog post from two self-defined organized travel skeptics who went to the Dominican Republic this fall.
Already know you want to go? Just register now!
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Why I Support NPCA: My Twitter Friends!
As a recently Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV), Andrea Kruse (Bulgaria 2008-10) doesn't have a lot of disposable income.
That's one reason we really appreciate the fact that Andrea, a resident of St. Paul Minnesota, is a member of the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA). Not only that, she dug just a little bit deeper and made an extra donation to NPCA's Advocacy Program. (Andrea is the Advocacy Coordinator for the Minnesota RPCVs). Here's her story ...
"Why do I support the NPCA? The joy of meeting up with my online NPCA community of Twitter friends every Friday. This is the highlight of my week..." End of year donations are crucial to the National Peace Corps Association. Please be like Andrea, and donate today. |
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Nominate a Host Country National for the Harris Wofford Global Citizenship Award
Do you know a global leader who was influenced by the Peace Corps? A past counterpart? A former student?
The National Peace Corps Association is seeking nominations for the Harris Wofford Global Citizen Award. First awarded in 2011 on the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps, the award will be given annually to an outstanding global leader who grew up in a country where Peace Corps Volunteers served and whose life has been influenced by the Peace Corps. The leader should be a person whose life's work has made a significant contribution to the world in a way that reflects the core Peace Corps values of service, peace, development, human rights, health, and understanding.
All nomination materials must be received by February 1, 2013.
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Advocacy: Bringing Your Voice to President Obama
Our thanks to the 115 RPCV groups from all around the country that signed onto our letter to President Obama. The letter urges continued strong funding for the Peace Corps and lays out some key criteria for the President to consider when nominating the next Peace Corps Director.
We heard from a number of individuals who wanted to sign the letter. So, now it's your turn. We are seeking the comments from everyone in the Peace Corps community - RPCVs, former staff, applicants, family, friends and other supporters - on why the Peace Corps still matters to our nation.
Follow this link to learn more and send your comments. We will share them throughout 2013 with members of the new Congress.
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Peace Corps Connect: Boston 2012 Venue Announced
June 28-29, 2013
Save the Date and join us for the National Peace Corps Association's second annual gathering - Peace Corps Connect: Boston 2013. We invite you all to Boston, Massachusetts on the weekend of June 28-29, 2013 for an event that will encourage you to continue "bringing the world back home" while visiting with friends and having fun.
Just Announced: Peace Corps Connect will take place at the The Joseph B. Martin Conference Center at Harvard Medical School, 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur Boston, MA 02115
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We Bring You Peace Corps Community News
Did you know that each month on our website we publish "alumni" notes to our Community News blog? It's a place where we share recent professional and community service activities by Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and former Peace Corps staff.
We also publish a monthly In Memoriam post about members of our community who have passed away.
It's all part of our effort to keep the Returned Peace Corps Volunteer community connected!
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Remembering Ambassador Chris Stevens
In the weeks since Ambassador J. Christopher "Chris" Stevens (Morocco 1983-85) was killed, the National Peace Corps Association has been - and continues to be - in conversation with members of the Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) community interested finding ways to honor his legacy. (See our post about the memorial service and the J. Christopher Stevens Fund here. See our announcement of his death here.)
On Friday, December 3, Acting Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet asked us to share this message with the wider Peace Corps community.
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2012 National Peace Corps Association Scholarship Winners
The National Peace Corps Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2012 National Peace Corps Association - School for International Training Graduate Institute Scholarships.
Academic scholarships allow NPCA members to pursue master's degrees in international programs at the SIT Graduate Institute's Brattleboro, Vermont campus. Members of the NPCA who have one year or more of significant intercultural experience are eligible to apply for this $10,000 scholarship. Several awards are made each year.
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EAT CHOCOLATE -- SUPPORT THE NPCA!
Mad�casse makes world-class, award-winning "bean-to-bar" chocolate in Madagascar -- where the RPCV company founders Tim McCollum and Brett Beach served. Each bar produces more than four times the economic impact of fair trade alone. Try one of their extraordinary products to benefit the NPCA's Find the 250K Campaign. Write "NPCA25" in the comment box and NPCA will receive 25% of the proceeds of your purchase. >> Purchase Mad�casse Chocolate
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MAYU KNITWEAR: LUXURIOUS GIFT, RPCV BUSINESS
 Mayu sells hand-knit, pure alpaca scarves, hats and accessories knit in Peru. Founded by a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who served high in the Andes Mountains, Mayu's luxurious, one-of-a-kind products will keep both guys and gals warm and fashionable this winter. When you purchase one of Mayu's Fair Trade certified alpaca accessories this holiday season, you continue to honor the Peace Corps Community. Visit Mayu and type "NPCA20" in the comment box during check out so we are sure to donate 20% of your purchase to NPCA. Free shipping on all orders.
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Our online store offers a wide selection of Peace Corps and NPCA logo merchandise -- and yes, the much requested Peace Corps patch!
Wearing logo merchandise is a great way to spark conversations about Peace Corps! Your purchase supports the efforts of the National Peace Corps Association.
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TRIPPING: YOUR NPCA HOSPITALITY NETWORK
Support the NPCA on your next trip! Whether you're headed to your favorite summer destination or exploring a new part of the world this fall, you can find everything from couches to castles on Tripping.com. More importantly, all bookings made through Tripping will help support the National Peace Corps Association community.
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GET A JOB!
HIRE RPCVs!
Would you like to hire RPCVs -- and all the outstanding qualities that they offer?
Or are you an RPCV looking for a job that aligns with your passions?
Check out the Next Step Job Finder for available positions geared to the Peace Corps Community. If you are an employer, you can post your available job or internship here. |
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