So You Want to Join Peace Corps

a young man wants to be a peace corps volunteer ...

Peace Corps Celebrates 50 Years of service.

Sarge Shriver is an INSPIRATION!!

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[rpie99]

As a RPCV this is more true than I would like to say. I was laughing at it the whole time because of how true it was. I enjoyed my time as a volunteer but you do miss things about the States while you are there.

[michaelketover]

@rpie99 thank you for your service!!

[ViolaTom]

RPCV 1973-6 This is so close to the truth. I return to my site every couple of years and see PCVs barracaded in their homes with internet and cell phones. We did't have any electricity or running water but after a week of culture shock, assimulated nicely. I have met many good PCVs in country. All hope is not lost.

[michaelketover]

@ViolaTom agreed, viola tom, hope springs eternal!

[PigeonCastle]

we had a big get together (about 10 PCVs) here in Peace Corps Cape Verde. every single one of us was in stitches. SPOT ON!

[michaelketover]

@PigeonCastle obrigado! e manter o bom trabalho ... mk

[skanky87]

Why would someone make a video like this? Seriously, do you despise people that are trying to do good and experience something that much? Even if all this is true and the Peace Corps isn't very effective, is that a reason to not try at all? I can understand being annoyed by self-righteousness, but you could say the exact same things about any military branch. The fact that you took the time to make this video tells me that you have no life.

[i4647]

Someone really needs to print up shirts that say "I did the "Community Development"...

[westcharl]

@skanky87 idk, I'm a current volunteer and this is pretty spot on. We shared it at our post and were all laughing about it. It's just another perspective, and things to think about when you're applying :)

[anahernandezbalzac]

LOL! So true. To survive in the Peace Corps you need a healthy dose of both optimism and realism. You just don't do as well if you are totally one mindset or the other. And it doesn't really matter where you are placed, city or countryside, internet or no internet, comfy amenities or rustic. Some aspects of the Peace Corps experience are common to all volunteers, wherever they may be!

[ktayers]

This is hilariously spot on. But if I could go back and choose again, I'd still do it! There's lots of good stuff about the experience too. -Current PCV, Peru

[markmartinez717]

I am on the odd a part of Youtube once more.

[shadowzach00]

lol



[stymie662]

Lol!!

[cowilliams1989]

@chocolatedonut31 Nice! If you don't mind me asking, did you major in French in college? I was thinking about minoring in French to increase my chances of being sent to a French speaking country.

[chocolatedonut31]

@SakiOhMa It can be true. Depends on where you go. I taught english In Madagascar and it was a blast. To this day I am still fluent in Malagasy and French, the latter of which is INCREDIBLY useful. I NEVER used corporal punishment, and it was against the rules. I only got sick once, from eating bad vanilla. I even spent my off days helping the community, and I made a solar panel with my students on my off time. If you want to join though, I'd recommend college first. But its great, it really is.