Community Development
Overview
Volunteers coordinate with other Peace Corps projects by conducting community outreach and needs assessments. They act as catalysts for change and are continually engaged in defining their role in response to their host community. Community development projects focus on both formal and non-formal education, youth development, health and HIV/AIDS, the environment, and business.
Education
Applicants can qualify with a bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, community development;
OR a bachelor’s degree in any discipline along with significant volunteer experience in education, youth development, health and HIV/AIDS, the environment, and business.
Experience
Applicants must demonstrate experience in planning, organizing, counseling, or leadership within the past five years. This experience will be in education, youth development, health and HIV/AIDS, the environment, and business. Other relevant experience includes knowledge of adult education and teaching methodology, conducting needs assessments, and a leadership position in a club or organization.
Last updated Dec 01 2009