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May
5, 2008
Fundraiser for Amnesty International
If you are interested in helping Amnesty International (this is not an event that is part of the San Diego Peace Corps Association) Hillcrest Amnesty International chapter is having a fundraiser at the Corvette Diner in Hillcrest on Monday, May 5.
Anybody who eats at the restaurant that day between 4 pm and 9 pm and brings a fundraiser flier with them will help Amnesty raise money because the Corvette Diner will donate a certain percentage of its profits from the meal to Amnesty.
If you are interested and would like to obtain an electronic copy of the flyer, please e-mail Dena at 
June
1, 2008
Rock'n'Roll
Marathon Runner
Raising money for Bolivian PCV Projects
I'm a RCPV (Bolivia 2005-2007) and Amigos de Bolivia y Peru member. I'm raising money by running a marathon in San Diego and have arranged with Amigos to send 50% for their Kantuta Fund, which goes to sponsor PCV-related projects in Bolivia and Peru. If anyone would like to help sponsor me in my effort for a worthwhile cause, please contact me.
Thanks
in advance.
Sincerely,
Dave M. Perez (RPCV, Bolivia 2005-07)
david@mperezusa.com
ASAP
- posted April 9
PC Rsponse Short Term Assignment
Capacity Building Volunteer
Partnered with: Health, Hope and HIV Network
When: ASAP
2008, 6 months duration
Where: Eastern Caribbean
-- Islands of Antigua & Barbuda
Description:
The Health, Hope and HIV Network (HHH Network) of Antigua & Barbuda
has requested a Peace Corps Response Volunteer (PCRV) to work as a Capacity
Building Volunteer for a 6 month assignment. HHH Network is a non-profit
and non-governmental organization that was formed to address the plight
of people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) and supports those who are
infected and affected. The PCRV will assist in building the capacity
of the HHH Network office to more effectively support PLWHA in Antigua & Barbuda. Duties
and Responsibilities include: assist staff in identifying and writing
project proposals which would ensure continuous funding for the HHH Network;
train members of the HHH Network in proposal writing; train members of
the HHH Network in basic computer literacy; advise the HHH Network staff
on efficient office administration practices; teach basic Spanish to
the staff.
Mandatory qualifications:
- undergraduate degree in social sciences, community development, or related field;
- experience in NGO development, capacity building, proposal writing, resource development, and training;
- strong program management skills;
- minimum two years HIV/AIDS experience, preferably in working with PLWHA;
- proficient in MS Office applications;
- high level Spanish skills and ability to teach basic Spanish.
If interested, please contact Recruiter Shirley Triano at striano@peacecorps.gov or by phone at 1-800-424-8580, option 2, x 2260 or 202-692-2260 for the complete project description and further details on the process. The clearance process (medical and legal) for PCRV (formerly Crisis Corps) assignments is accelerated and takes approximately six weeks; therefore candidates should be prepared to leave for the assignment within a two-month window.
To view other open assignments and provide information for our database, please visit the Peace Corps website at www.peacecorps.gov and go to the Peace Corps Response section. Application into the PCR database is simple and should include a full range of your skills and experiences to assist us in identifying the most qualified candidates and to increase your chances of securing an appropriate assignment.
The PCR assignments can be compared to short term consultancies in that the duties and responsibilities are targeted and require a specific set of skills, unlike PCV assignments that can often be more generalized. The PCR Volunteer works directly with a partner organization and should be capable of employing sustainable, transferable methodologies.
You are encouraged to pass this assignment information on to other RPCV friends and colleagues who may not be active in an RPCV group.
July 19, 2008
For All and Every Sri Lanka RPCV:
Serendipity 2008
What: Sri Lanka RPCV Bash http://www.Serendipity2008.com
When: Saturday July 19, 2008
Where: Alderbrook Inn (10 East Alderbrook Drive)
7101 E State Route 106
Union, Washington 98592 (2 hours from Seattle)
800.622.9370 http://www.alderbrookresort.com
RSVP: Joe Terteling jnterteling@comcast.net
A reunion on Saturday, July 19th, 2008. Enna, enna. By the sea at beautiful Alderbrook Inn, two hours from Seattle, WA. Spend the day connecting with old batch mates, Peace Corps staff, meeting other Sri Lanka RPCVs and exploring the stunning natural wonders of the Puget Sound.
Please sign the online Sri Lanka RPCV address book and get lodging, transportation and other details on the web at: http://www.Serendipity2008.com
posted: February 17, 2008
PeaceCorpsWiki
Help Build a History of our PC Experience
(PCWiki is NOT affiliated with Peace Corps)
Where: Online collaborative history
.....A "Wiki" (place in Wikipedia) for recording PC experience
.....http://www.PeaceCorpsWiki.com/
When: Ongoing, to access, add to, modify when you wish
An Open Letter (Download full text of e-mail letter):
Dear RPCV, For the first time in its almost fifty year history, the volunteers themselves are happy to announce the creation of a wiki based website dedicated to collaborative work. An institutional memory of this complex organization is being built day by day creating a bridge to an exciting future. This is an effort, lead by recently returned volunteers, to positivity develop the concept called Peace Corps-- the history of Peace Corps and the projects that volunteers have done in over 139 countries around the world, ever since Kennedy announced 'And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country.' There are now a handful of administrators volunteering their time to the project and regular users (both registered and anonymous) have added almost a 1,000 pages of contributions. However, we still need your help! The ultimate goal is to have everything cross referenced, searchable, and freely available to anyone interested in the Peace Corps; countries, cities, sectors, volunteers - all relating to the Peace Corps service and its history for the past 47 years. An example:
We even made it easy for you - on the main page is a 'Add Volunteer' box - just type in your name and the hard part is done for you!
You can't break PeaceCorpsWiki - anything can be fixed or improved later. Don't be afraid to edit — anyone can edit almost any page, and we encourage you to be bold! You do not need to register as a user to contribute; anonymous legitimate edits/suggestions are welcome. More than 190,000 people have answered the call to serve, and the PeaceCorpsWiki site provides the tool necessary to capture and disseminate this valued knowledge. You are welcome to join us and contribute your first-hand knowledge to this collective public information exchange. Thank you, -Mike Sheppard, RPCV / The Gambia ('03-'05) This e-mail can be forwarded and distributed freely to other RPCVs who may be interested in this project. We only ask it remain intact, in full. Thank you. --- WANTED VOLUNTEER WEB DEVELOPERS: If you are a web developer we are interested in your help. We are working on including SOME SKILLS, we would like: * Server related skills including domain management, IIS, SSL, Database Let us know if you are interested in any aspects of the project, either as a contributor, |
posted: February 12, 2008
Service-Learning Facilitators for Spring & Summer Programs Needed
Spend a week (or a month or two) this spring or summer helping young people discover how to make a difference in the world! The Civic Education Project, a leadership and citizenship program at Northwestern University, is now hiring exceptional staff for our spring and summer service-learning programs.
Instructional, residential, and administrative positions are available:
- One-week to eight-week sessions in the spring or summer,
- In Chicago, Baltimore, Washington DC, New Orleans, New York, and San Francisco.
- Looking for outstanding teachers from public and private schools and universities, service-learning practitioners, other education, youth development and nonprofit professionals, and graduate and undergraduate students.
To learn more or to apply, visit: http://ctd.northwestern.edu/cep/jobs
- Spring staff consideration has just begun, and summer staff consideration begins February 15, 2008.
- Applications are accepted at any time, but are reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received, so candidates are encouraged to apply early to ensure full consideration.
You can be part of creating "eye-opening", "mind-blowing", "life-changing" experiences for young student leaders.
Katrina Weimholt
Assistant Program DirectorCivic Education Project (CEP)
617 Dartmouth Place, Evanston IL 60208
(847)467-2572
cep@northwestern.edu
http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/cep
posted: February 12, 2008
Teacherschoice Teacher Preparation Program
Early Completion Option (EPO program)
Alliant International University
Teacherschoice is a graduate school teacher program designed to reach a special group of professionals. It has been developed to connect wonderful people to teaching who have had life experiences that support and develop life skills and the passion than guide good teaching.
Over the past years Peace Corps members have worked in many of our LA and San Diego programs with children and education. Each and every one of them have been outstanding members. The Early Completion Program allow teachers to become credentialed teachers within nine months and NEVER lose their income. If they hold a BA and can pass the entry exams, they can be employed right away with an intern credential by California Districts and Charter Schools. We target the under-served populations of learners and need good people like your organization have helped to support inner city kids and schools of poverty areas.
A friend who exited the Peace Corps last year said she has money to get into a university teaching program and complete her masters degree too. The ECO program was a perfect match for her needs, a next step after service. We are an International University all over the world and work with more international students than any other university with great pride. We support peace and educational opportunities for all.
Visit http://www.alliant.edu and look to Teacherschoice!
Brochure in .pdf format (130 kb)
Contact:
Barbara Stein-Stover, EdD
Director Early Completion Option (ECO)
San Diego and Los Angeles Campuses
10455 Pomerado Road
San Diego, CA 92131 Tel: 858.635.4624
1000 South Freemont Ave. unit 5
Alhambra, CA 91803 Tel: 626.284.2777x3115
bstein-stover@alliant.edu
tba - Date(s) To Be Arranged
Speak to Groups about PC Service
Calling all potential RPCV speakers please! We have SEVERAL requests to fill for your consideration. Please review and let me know.
PC Week (Feb 25 to Mar 3 is coming up!! 
(1) Middle school, second language learning students
.....(Requested 2/5/08)
- Contact: Colleen Smith cbsmiff@juno.com
- Where: Jefferson Middle school in Oceanside
- When: Weekdays ASAP!
2 English Language Learner classes
--4th period class is at 9:23 till 10:06
--8th period class is 1:02 till 1:45
Second language learner wonderful but not necessary
(2) Girl Scouts International Dinner – high school aged students
.....(Requested 1/10/08)
- Contact: Marla Serpano
- When: Saturday, February 23, 2008
- Where: She’s looking to confirm something in the next few days. It would be a fun event for SDPCA to participate in; I think it will be at Balboa Park.
For more information or to sign on as a speaker, contact Tracy Addis
Posted: January
18, 2008
From Craigslist:
For RPCVs who served in Afghanistan,
you may be interested in this opportunity
Posted: 2008-01-18, 6:11PM PST
Reply to: job-543926999@craigslist.org
• Job opening for native speaker of Pashto.
• Beginner class 4-6 months
• Camp Pendleton, California.
• Starts soon. approx.4-6 hours per week. 951.552.5557.
- Compensation: $26.41/hr.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- Phone calls about this job are ok.
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
Posted: December
1, 2007
RPCV HOLIDAY CYBER SPECIAL: Peace Corps cloth
From Friends of Cameroon
If you are looking for the perfect Peace Corps related holiday gift, look no further. The Friends of Cameroon has designed a stunning, multilingual "pagne" (the six-meter length of African cloth) that incorporates the Peace Corps logo, the continent of Africa, and the names of all the countries where Peace Corps has ever been active in Africa. An image of the cloth is available at http://www.friendsofcameroon.org
Each piece is enough cloth for one woman's outfit or 2 to 3 men's jumpers. The cloth also makes a creative table cloth, window curtain, wall decoration, and more. The pagne project helps to fund development projects in Cameroon, including four HIV/AIDS education projects that FOC funded in 2006.
We arranged for another printing of the pagnes in Cameroon and have a limited number available. Since they sold out last time, do not delay to place an advance orders. The price is $38 plus $6 shipping per piece.
As a HOLIDAY CYBER SPECIAL, all orders received through December 31st, 2007, will get FREE SHIPPING--a $6 savings!
Ordering information
To order the cloth, which will ship immediately, send a check for the
number of pieces you would like made out to "Friends of Cameroon." Please
send payment to:
FOC Pagne
13201 Stravinsky Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904
from: bobebill@verizon.net
January to May 2008
Wanted: Homes & Hosts for SDPCA Potluck Dinners
Would you host SDPCA members in your home for an informal potluck some time between January and May 2008?
If so, please contact Kate, SDPCA Social Chair at 
In your message, please indicate
- Number of people you could accommodate
- Contact information/address
- Preferred month(s)/dates you wish to host
- Theme (if you'd like) for your potluck dinner
- foods from a particular continent
- dishes of a certain color
- foreign film night, etc–
- please include this preference as well.
We hope that this will be a great way for members to connect for a relaxing evening of food and conversation!
Posted: September 18, 2007
Center for Global Volunteer Service
Classes at UCSD - Fall & Spring
UC San Diego Extension has designed several courses to help individuals interested in international volunteer service to determine if such service is right for them and prepare them to have productive and safe experiences.
Online and in-person courses will be offered for prospective international volunteers who want to work in underdeveloped parts of the world. Each volunteer’s role abroad will differ, but among volunteers there are similar needs to understand critical health, safety, economic, and overall cultural issues throughout the world.
Whether you will be teaching English as a second language, working to improve nutrition, assisting communities to create new business and income generating projects, increasing awareness of computer technology and internet use, improving water sanitation, or improving community-based healthcare, the courses and resources of the new UC San Diego Center for Global Volunteer Service can be a foundation for successful service involvement. ...
Check it out online: http://extension.ucsd.edu/programs/customprogram/globalvolunteer.cfm
UC San Diego Extension will offer online and traditional in-person courses
| Course TItle | Course # |
Units |
FA |
WI |
SP |
SU |
| A Basic Overview for the Global Volunteer | GINT-81398 |
1 |
o |
o |
o |
o |
| International Safety/Security and Health Seminar for the Volunteer | GINT-81399 |
1 |
o |
o |
o |
|
| HIV/AIDS & Other Personal and Public Health Issues | FPM-40459 |
1 |
o |
o |
o |
o |
For more information contact Jill Andrews at (858) 964-1303 or jcandrews@ucsd.edu
See pdf flyer. (2.5mb)
Posted: September 1, 2007
Submit a Story:
Anniversary Story Project -- A Peace Corps at 50 Project
Who: Peace Corps At 50 (http://www.peacecorpsat50.org)
When: Gathering materials for publication by end of 2007
Where: Submit stories at the site
Our goal is to collect and publish stories—in print and online—that capture the spirit of the Peace Corps. This site is our invitation to you—RPCVs, staff, and invisible others—to write up your memories and send them along. ...
We will be looking for nonfiction stories that reflect the full range of experience in the Peace Corps, from the hilarious to the grim. On that continuum reside all the variations on the theme of dealing with the unfamiliar. ...
Read more at the site
Posted: September 1 , 2007
1960s-70s PC Bolivia PCVs & Staff
Connect and share at: PC/Bolivia 60s-70s Site. You will find:
- Volunteers/Staff lists: by group with contact information
- Photos of August 2007 Reunion in Estes Colorado
- Photos & Bios of Volunteers & Staff
- Remembrances for Deceased Volunteers/Staff
- Links to Materials about Bolivia PC, Bolivia News and Listerv groups
If you served in Bolivia in the 60-70s, here is a place to connect to folks you might not have contacted in many years...