| Job Description/ Requirements: | Peace Corps service is the opportunity of a lifetime to challenge yourself on an international playing field while making a difference on a grassroots level. The Peace Corps currently needs people from a variety of backgrounds to fill assignments in education, agriculture, the environment, business, health, IT and community services. Life is calling. How far will you go? Assignments are in Africa, Central and South America, Eastern Europe, Asia, the Pacific and the Caribbean. The Peace Corps is a 27-month commitment, during which time all living expenses are covered. The Peace Corps provides: • round-trip transportation • complete medical and dental care • a monthly stipend in the local currency to cover housing and other basic needs • three months of in-country language, technical, and cross-cultural training • 48 vacation days • a $6,075 readjustment allowance upon successful completion of service • one year of non-competitive eligibility for federal jobs • eligibility for student loan deferment or forgiveness • graduate school opportunities during or after Peace Corps service To begin your personal conversation with the Peace Corps, visit peacecorps.gov/application today. You must be a U.S. citizen, and at least 18 years of age, but there is no upper age limit to serve in the Peace Corps. Most assignments require a bachelor's degree in any discipline with some combination of volunteer and/or work experience. Many liberal arts majors qualify for positions in English teaching, health education and agriculture. Basic knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable for some positions. Leadership skills and crosscultural awareness are also sought. If you have questions about this posting, or need assistance with the Peace Corps application process, please contact the regional recruiting office in Seattle at seattle@peacecorps.gov or 800.424.8580 OR the WWU Peace Corps Rep. Sylvia Graham at 360.650.3017 peacecorps@wwu.edu |
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