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Making a difference powerpoint
- 1. Making A Difference: Peace Corps Jenny Block
- 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 PeaceCorps 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 • PeaceCorps cannot pick and choose • Must be invited • Countries most in need • Foreign government picks areas
- 8. Careers • The PeaceCorps aids in certain fields: • Education • Youth and community development • Health • Business and Information
- 9. • Technology • Agriculture •Environment • HIV/AIDS • Food Security
- 10. Education • Most demandingfield • 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 youthon healthy lifestyles and good decision making • Local government agencies and clinics • Sports activities
- 13. Agriculture • Poor, smallfarmers • 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 • 18years old and a U.S citizen • Most volunteers have an undergraduate • Formal application followed by lengthy interview and medical clearance.
- 16. Process of becominga 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 andarea 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 27months of service - $7,425 • Monthly living allowance • Eligible for loan deferment; possibly cancellation.
- 19. • Two vacationdays for every month • Complete medical and dental care while serving