Experiencing A Different Dominican Republic
Five more Next Step Travel trips in 2013
Helping a school construction project. Interacting with Volunteers and learning about today's Peace Corps. Relaxing on the beach. Sliding down waterfalls. Learning about the unique culture, geography and history of the Dominican Republic.
Over the holidays, National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) board member Sharon Keld did it all! She traveled to the Dominican Republic as NPCA's host on our most recent Next Step Travel trip. She had a fantastic time on this family-friendly, multi-generational service vacation that included several RPCVs in the mix.
But see for yourself. Check out the photos we posted to Facebook and read the five latest posts to our Service blog. We have five more trips planned this year to the Dominican Republic and Guatemala. Resolve to travel with a purpose -- and your fellow RPCVs -- in 2013.
Already know you want to go? Just register now!
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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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National Day of Action Nears
We are gearing up for our 9th Annual National Day of Action in Support of the Peace Corps. More than 40 individuals representing twenty states have already registered for the Capitol Hill component of our Day of Action. If you plan to be in Washington, D.C. on February 28th, register for the Day of Action by contacting advocacy@peacecorpsconnect.org.
If you can't come to D.C., but want to help mobilize people in your part of the country, contact us so we can promote your efforts. Take Action Now: We want to bring your voice to Washington on February 28th. Send us your comment on why the Peace Corps still matters to our nation.
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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.
We have the venue: 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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Why We Support the NPCA: The Dixons
The Dixons are a Peace Corps family -- and donors to the National Peace Corps Association. For Kay Gillies Dixon (Colombia 1962-64) and Kevin Dixon (Colombia 1962-64), it boils down to two things: advocacy and networking.
"Being Peace Corps Volunteers in its very early years, we knew we viewed the world through a different lens. The spirit of Peace Corps and volunteerism are part of who we are. Two of our daughters completed Peace Corps service and our other two daughters also lead meaningful lives of volunteering and service to their communities...."
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We Bring You WorldView -- and a View on the World
Did you know that there's a downloadable lesson plan that accompanies each issue of WorldView magazine? AND that you receive WorldView as part of your membership in NPCA? AND that you can read back issues on our website?
We bring you so much Peace Corps/RPCV goodness! It's all part of our effort to keep the Returned Peace Corps Volunteer community connected!
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Kyrgyzstan RPCVs Create Corey Hilber Memorial Scholarship Fund
In response to the tragic, early death on December 15, 2012 of Corey James Hilber (Kyrgyzstan 2009-11), the Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) community from Kyrgyzstan has created a memorial scholarship fund to honor Corey's memory in the same way that he lived his life: by helping other people, and paying opportunity forward into the world.
The response to the scholarship fund has been incredible so far, raising over $12,000 in one month, or about 57% of the project goal. The success of the project now depends on the support extended RPCV community.
"Corey was a magnet for the Volunteers in Talas," stated Seth Fearey, the current Country Director for Peace Corps Kyrgyzstan. "He was a talented trainer and organizer. The staff here is deeply saddened...."
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Several Regions Open in Upcoming Board Elections
The National Peace Corps Association will have five member-elected seats to fill on the Board through elections this spring. The seats, with three-terms unless otherwise noted, are as follows:
- Upper Midwest
- The Americas
- West, Central and Southern Africa
- Southern Tier (one year)
- West (one year)
Please start thinking about possible candidates for these important positions to our community. The election nomination process will get underway next month.
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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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HOUSING FOR RPCVs
Are you a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer looking for housing? Are you an RPCV with housing to offer to a fellow RPCV?
We've created a new group, RPCV Housing, on the NPCA Online Community -- a cozy social network space by and for the Peace Corps Community -- where RPCVs can offer and search for housing.
Check it out and spread the word!
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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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