Eric Siegel served as a Peace Corps Response Volunteer in Colombia from June 2012 to June 2013. He worked with Fútbol Con Corazón in Barranquilla, where he was responsible for designing monitoring and evaluation tools, building capacity in cloud computing software, and administering program feedback questionnaires. He also facilitated soccer training sessions, pre-service training for Peace Corps Colombia, and helped develop a Peace Corps Youth Development archive. During his service, Eric conducted various workshops and camps focused on skills building, youth development, and cultural exchange.

1. Cuerpo de Paz / Colombia
Centro Empresarial Las Américas, Calle 77B #57-141, Piso 7, Oficina No. 713
Barranquilla, (57-5) 385-1060
Description of Service
Peace Corps Response/Colombia
Eric Siegel
Peace Corps Response, Colombia
Dates of Service: June 19, 2012--June 4, 2013
Background of Service
Peace Corps Response Volunteer Eric Siegel started his service on June 19, 2012 in Colombia.
Following a three day orientation in Barranquilla, he began work with Fútbol Con Corazón in
Barranquilla. He worked the regular hours of Fútbol Con Corazón: Monday through Friday 8:00
AM to 5:00 PM, and often in the evenings and weekends as required by Fútbol Con Corazón
programming.
Overview of Activities
Eric Siegel was responsible for :
-Designing monitoring and evaluation tools at FCC
-Building capacity in the utilization of cloud computing software at FCC
-Administering program feedback questionnaires at FCC
-Leading Microsoft excel workshops at FCC
-Organizing soccer training sessions at FCC
-Facilitating Pre-Service Training sessions for Peace Corps Colombia
-Sustaining youth development projects and ideas in order to institute a future PC Youth
Development program for PC/Colombia
-Developing and digitizing a PC Youth Development Archive for YD Project Profiles and YD
Partner Organizations
. In this role, he carried out the following duties:
Cloud Storage / Shared Folder System / Expanding Shared Folders to Remote Sites
July 2012—May 2013
#’s) Persons attending: 50
Persons trained: 50
Description of Activity: Eric researched the most cost efficient and user-friendly file
backup system for FCC with the goal of simultaneously improving efficiency of document sharing
within the FCC network. Eric organized meetings with the executive director, head of program
operations, and the head of the administrative department to discuss which cloud computing
storage company would best suite FCC's needs. Eric drafted the purchase plan within the limits
of FCC's budget, and then implemented the system through composing hard/digital copies of
directions. Eric trained each FCC employee at the national office individually on how to operate
all aspects of the system. After every team member at the main office was comfortable using the
system, Eric traveled to 5 FCC sites to train “site leaders” on the system.

2. Cuerpo de Paz / Colombia
Centro Empresarial Las Américas, Calle 77B #57-141, Piso 7, Oficina No. 713
Barranquilla, (57-5) 385-1060
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PC Youth Development (YD) Archive: Project Profiles and Partner Organizations
July 2012—May 2013
#’s) Persons attending: 6
Persons trained: 6
Description of Activity: Eric helped create the Youth Development (YD) Archive for
Project Profiles and Partner Organizations. The Archive is now available as a resource for current
and future volunteers searching for secondary project inspiration and possible work counterparts.
The archive provides descriptions of work, history of work with PC, and contact information for
organizations, and is a collection of YD project histories/accomplishments. Eric was responsible
for making the physical version of the archive available digitally via PC/Colombia's Sharepoint.
Microsoft Excel and Data Entry Training / Soccer Training Sessions in FCC Site Galapa
July 2012
#’s) Persons attending: 10
Persons trained: 10 (Galapa FCC site staff)
Description of Activity: Eric facilitated conversation on consolidation strategies for the
FCC site information in Galapa. Eric trained the FCC Galapa staff on basic excel techniques.
Eric also coordinated daily soccer training sessions using the Fútbol Con Corazón methodology.
Evaluation Tool Design and Implementation
July 2012—May 2013
#’s) Persons attending: 200
Persons trained: 10 (FCC site leaders)
Description of Activity: Eric researched World Bank, Jacobs, and other experienced
development agency evaluation tools to design official FCC evaluations. After creating indicators
and evaluation templates for FCC programs and analysis, Eric assisted in the distribution of the
evaluations. Eric helped compose final analyses of FCC project initiatives “Women Win” and
“Empower.” Eric was also actively involved in discussing strategies for grant applications and
participated in grant writing/overseeing grant composition.
Peace Corps Pre-Service Training session
Sept 24—Sept 25, 2012
#’s) Persons attending: 25
Persons trained: 25
Description of Activity: Eric designed and participated in a presentation on the theme of
recognizing opportunities that PC service presents to Peace Corps Trainees. Eric also facilitated
discussions to address PC Trainee questions regarding PC service.
Multi-Sports Camp in Campo de La Cruz
Jan 28—Feb 1, 2013
#’s) Persons attending: 100
Persons trained: 100
Description of Activity: Eric helped design the camp curriculum, establish camp goals,
and then facilitate camp activities to expose Campo de La Cruz youth to new sports and quality
coaching. Eric also supported camp evaluation and analysis.
Replication of Multi-Sports Camp in Campo de La Cruz and Suan
April 1—April 5, 2013
#’s) Persons attending: 120
Persons trained: 120
Description of Activity: Eric assisted in replicating the Multi-Sports camp in PCRV sites
Suan and again in Campo de La Cruz. Eric helped design the camp curriculum, establish camp

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goals, and then facilitate camp activities to expose youth to new sports and quality coaching. Eric
also supported camp evaluation and analysis.
USA Cultural Exposition/Library Outreach Project
April 17--April 18, 2013
#'s) Persons attending: 30
Persons trained: 30
Description of Activity: Eric linked the Public Library of Barranquilla with the Campo de
La Cruz Library through coordinating a book donation. During the presentation of the books, Eric
mobilized the participation of 30 community members for a Cultural Exposition of the USA. Eric
described the culture and history of foods from various regions of the USA using a detailed map
and photos.
Pursuant to section 5(f) of the Peace Corps Act 22 U.S.C. & 2504(f), as amended, any former
Volunteer employed by the United States Government following his/her Peace Corps Volunteer
service is entitled to have any period of satisfactory Peace Corps service credited for purposes of
retirement, seniority, reduction in force, leave and other privileges based on length of
Government service. Peace Corps service shall not be credited toward completion of the
probati nary or trial period of any service requirement for career appointment.
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June 4,2013
Eric Siegel
Peace Corps Response Volunteer
Centro Empresarial Las Americas, Calle 77B #57-141, Piso 7, Oficina No. 713 3
Barranquilla, (57-5) 385-1060