Upcoming Events
2011
We will be our annual year end pot luck at the University Community Presbyterian
Church. It will take place at 6:30 and will be upstairs. Frank Keim will
speak to us about his recent visit to Mongolia and visit to Peace Corps
volunteers there. We still have over 10 calendars available for sale so
think of those people you will visit during the holidays who might appreciate
a view into our world.
Bring a friend and invite any RPCVs or perspective volunteers to attend.
We need to consider contributions to development programs at this meeting
as well.
November
9, 2005
Peace Corps from Seattle will be participating in the UAF Career and Internship
Fair. Jim Reynolds, a recently returned Fairbanks RPCV, will be presenting
an evening program on his fisheries program in Fiji. Location TBA. Information
call 457-5737.
International
Friendship Day will be held at Pioneer Park Civic Center
Saturday
Oct. 15, 2005
from Noon-5.
Peace Corps Returnees will be selling Peace Corps Calendars from the Wisconsin
RPCV group at their booth and will also have a list of returned volunteers
in case a teacher or community group would like to invite a returnee to
speak. Peace Corps literature will also be available. Shoes and other
clothing accessories from many countries will also be exhibited by all
participants in the festivities.
Date: Oct.
22, 2005
Time: 5:30 PM
Northern Alaska Peace Corps Friends will meet with the Masters International
Coordinator for Peace Corps in Washington DC. A pot luck supper will be
held at 2450 Locksly Court. Information 479-2087 or 455-6287.
4/5/2005
- 4/6/2005
Rewarding Life Experience After Graduation
University of Alaska - Fairbanks
Ever dream of working and living abroad among a community
where your efforts can make a big difference in people's lives? Now is
the time to join! You'll receive transportation, trainings, housing, living
stipend, full medical/dental care, paid vacation, student loan deferment,
and over $6,000 upon completion of service. Meet Peace Corps regional
recruiters at the following events and find out how you can join the Peace
Corps.
Information Table
Tuesday - April 5, 2005
Wednesday - April 6, 2005
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Wood Center
University of Alaska - Fairbanks
Video/Slide/Q&A Presentation
Tuesday - April 5, 2005
1:00 to 2:00pm
Gruening Bldg - Room 401
University of Alaska - Fairbanks
One Hour Interviews
Wednesday - April 6, 2005
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Dean's Conference Room
Career Services Office - Gruening Bldg 5th Floor
Questions? Contact Chan Pongkhamsing at (800)
424-8580 option 1.
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Peace Corps Week
Peace Corps Area
Office
2001 Sixth Avenue – Suite 1776
Seattle, Washington 98212-2522
(206) 553-5490 / FAX (206) 553-2343
High Schoolers Can
Best Prepare for Peace Corps
by Studying French and Spanish
As Peace Corps Week approaches, the Peace Corps Regional
Office would like to thank all of the RPCVs who will be doing presentations
at local high schools and community groups. We would also like to tell
you about an ongoing need of Peace Corps host countries, which we hope
you can share with the high school students you meet.
Many Peace Corps assignments these days require volunteers who can speak
French or Spanish. For French-speaking countries in Africa, we need volunteers
who have taken two years of high school-level French or one year of college-level
French. And to be considered for Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America,
volunteers must have studied four years of high school-level Spanish or
two years of college-level Spanish.
Although we get many highly qualified applicants every year, we still
have a hard time filling these assignments in Africa and Latin America.
So, when you talk with high school students who are dreaming of joining
Peace Corps after college, please tell them that a great way to prepare
themselves for Peace Corps is to take French or Spanish classes now. While
it won’t guarantee them an assignment in Africa or Latin America
specifically, it will allow them to qualify for those positions. This
means that when it comes time to find them a placement, they will have
more options and an easier time finding the assignment that’s best
for them.
If you are still looking for high schools where you might speak, register
with Peace Match online at www.peacematch.org. Run by the National Peace
Corps Association, Peace Match will help you get connected with interested,
local high schools. The Peace Corps Regional Office greatly appreciates
all that RPCVs do to help spread the word about Peace Corps, and we honor
your commitment to the third goal. With your help, this year’s Peace
Corps Week will be the best ever. We thank you!