2. Getting A Start
• John F Kennedy
challenged America
in 1960
• Boosting global
economy.
• Stuck in a race with
the Soviet Union
3. The Early Years
• Entered Latin America
• Helped the poorest parts of countries:
working class and unemployed
• Opportunity to keep a watchful eye.
4. The Early Years
• First to respond were college
students
• Normally did not have kids or steady
jobs
• Easy to pick up their lives and leave
for years
5. The Early Years
• Faith in government dwindled in 1970s
• Ronald Reagan had to spark up interest
• Added career fields
• Higher number of Republicans joined
6. Location
• The Peace Corps is set up in:
Caribbean Asia
Central America Central Asia
Pacific Islands
Middle East South America
Africa North Africa
Eastern Europe Mexico
7. Country Requirements
• Peace Corps cannot pick and choose
• Must be invited
• Countries most in need
• Foreign government picks areas
8. Careers
• The Peace Corps aids in certain fields:
• Education
• Youth and community development
• Health
• Business and Information
10. Education
• Most demanding field
• Volunteers teach health, English,
literacy, math, and science
• Educate teachers on methods,
management, and equality.
11. Youth and Community
• Active involvement in community and
family life
• Reach out to orphans, kids from the
streets, and kids with disabilities.
• Recreational activities
12. Health
• Educate youth on healthy lifestyles
and good decision making
• Local government agencies and
clinics
• Sports activities
13. Agriculture
• Poor, small farmers
• Productive methods in agriculture
• Volunteers have helped farmers reduce
soil erosion and harmful pesticides
14. HIV / AIDS
• This disease is a worldwide threat
• Every volunteer has training in this area
• Trained to help deal with grief and loss
15. Volunteer Requirements
• 18 years old and a U.S citizen
• Most volunteers have an undergraduate
• Formal application followed by lengthy
interview and medical clearance.
16. Process of becoming a Volunteer
• Cost Free
• Must sign up for two years and in return:
• Transportation, training, living allowance
and medical care are all paid for.
17. • Location and area are chosen by host
country based on volunteer’s skill set.
• May choose region, not exact location.
• In country training beforehand – housed
with locals.
18. Perks
• For 27 months of service - $7,425
• Monthly living allowance
• Eligible for loan deferment; possibly
cancellation.
19. • Two vacation days for every month
• Complete medical and dental care while
serving
