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This year, Obama's words and actions have inspired many people to serve their country. But if he applied to Peace Corps today, would he stand a chance of getting in? Peace Corps's funding has been challenged in recent years due to the falling value of the dollar and rising expenses — so fewer Volunteers are invited. And the qualifications for Peace Corps assignments are narrowly drawn. The net effect is that "generalists" — well-educated people who could learn to do many things effectively — compete against each other for fewer and fewer Volunteer positions while demand for Volunteers is growing around the world[ READ MORE ]
For people who were alive to hear President Kennedy's call to serve in 1961, but never got around to joining Peace Corps back then — there's still hope! Peace Corps's mini website for 50+ applicants offers resources and support especially for people whose main concerns about joining Peace Corps include staying in touch with the grandkids (not grandparents), and how it will affect their social security (not student loans)[ READ MORE ]
Atlas Corps — the international service and exchange corps for nonprofit professionals — has extended its deadline for candidates from the United States, East Asia, and Brazil. Over 500 candidates have applied for the Atlas Corps Fellowship.In all cases the earlier the application is received the better, so if you want to apply, please do [ READ MORE ]
To clear up some confusion about how you get into AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps is a network of programs throughout the United States (and its territories — yes, you can serve in Puerto Rico!) that provide the chance for you to serve in your community full-time for a year on a range of critical issue areas. When do AmeriCorps applications come open? The good news is, it's not too late to apply now[ READ MORE ]
During the term of any successful corps member, the question comes up: should I sign on for another go-round? Most programs allow you to serve a second (and even a third, or seventh) term of service. Your options may include: Signing on with your same service corps, to serve again at your same organization, school [ READ MORE ]
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