Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) Profiles

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Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Profiles

Kiki M.

Bolivia Soil Conservation and Reforestation

Peace Corps Volunteer

"[During my Peace Corps service] I learned the importance of community organizing, which involves working closely with the community to see, listen, and understand their needs and wants, rather than assuming what they are."

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Sedem A.

Zambia Community Health Volunteer

Peace Corps Volunteer

"The readjustment allowance helped with my transition into graduate school, and noncompetitive eligibility led to my current position at USDA. A major benefit was accessing network of RPCVs which helped tremendously in my transition from service."

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Karen N.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community Service Volunteer

Peace Corps Volunteer

"When I entered the Peace Corps I thought I’d become a teacher, but through [my work with animals during service] I ended up pursuing a veterinary career. I’ve been a veterinarian for the past 8 years and I owe it all to the Peace Corps."

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