Why did you join the Peace Corps?

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Mitesh Patel
By Peace Corps
July 29, 2015

We asked these Peace Corps trainees heading to Albania why they joined the Peace Corps. 

As the first group receiving Let Girls Learn training, Volunteers will work hand-in-hand with communities to expand girls’ access to education.

So... why did YOU join the Peace Corps?

Grace Beah
Grace Beah
Zachary James
Zachary James
Alison Bregstein
Alison Bregstein
Mitesh Patel
Mitesh Patel
Pier Vernaza
Pier Vernaza
Ada Tran
Ada Tran
Erik Clark
Erik Clark
Francis Gavaller
Francis Gavaller
Jake Farris
Jake Farris
Debbie Thomas
Debbie Thomas
Jessica Williams
Jessica Williams
Michael Winans
Michael Winans
Randolph Kent
Randolph Kent

Ready to start your Peace Corps journey? Connect with a recruiter today.

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The Peace Corps is a service opportunity for motivated changemakers to immerse themselves in a community abroad, working side by side with local leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation.
Category: Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Albania, Becoming a Volunteer, Prospective Volunteers, Peace Corps Volunteer, Let Girls Learn

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