Presented By: University Career Center
Peace Corps: Panel Discussion, Serving as a Couple
The Peace Corps brings together skilled, committed Volunteers with welcoming host communities for service opportunities in more than60 countries. Volunteers live and work side by side with community members on locally prioritized projects, building relationships, exchanging cultures and knowledge, and helping transform lives for generations. Join us to hear from a panel of returned Volunteers who served together as married couples or domestic partners, or who met and became a couple while in the Peace Corps. They will discuss the unique challenges and rewards of serving together in a community overseas.The Peace Corps provides each Volunteer with housing and a living stipend that enablesthem to live and work alongside the people in their community of service.Unlike other international volunteer programs, there is no charge to participate in the Peace Corps. There is no application fee, and reimbursement of medical services that are required as part of the medical clearance process has no limit. Upon completion of two years of service, the Peace Corps provides each Volunteer with more than $10,000 (pre-tax) tohelp with the transition to life back home. This money is yours to use asyou wish.
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