"Conversations" - 50th Anniversary Special Edition Peace Corps PSA

This latest PSA features a string of short conversations that unfold throughout a Volunteer's daily interactions as he shares his experience with friends, family, and others. These vignettes represent what many Returned Volunteers feel as they return from their service overseas and have life-defining experiences, accomplishments, and stories to share.

Media Companies can order this video at http://www.peacecorps.gov/psa/tv

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• peace corps
• public service
• volunteering
• PSA
• media
• RPCV
• susan sarandon

[kukuru331]

I think it's great! I saw myself in this PSA and I'm certainly not a hipster. Learning a new language, assimilating to a new culture (including the oddities), and seeing your hard work pay off through education and community development are all memorable to me. Wanting to shout it out to the world upon returning home? YES! In a short, humorous manner, this PSA portrays the transition we go through as we try to connect two different worlds and share our love of our Peace Corps experience at home.

[azkt1965]

I agree Kukuru331 I think it has a charm and humor about it, without being preachy or noble. I think it captures the enthusiasm that a volunteer might want to share. People react differently...not everyone has a quiet nobility. My "hoped for" departure date is in June after the teaching year ends. I'm not a young, doofus by any stretch of the imagination and I CAN'T WAIT!

[redmaypril]

@linda3057 huh? Volunteers came first in the country I served, but we had a great country director!

[EntJ]

It would have been so much better if every scene had been a different volunteer instead of using the same guy over and over. More realistic (an ENTIRE library out of bottles AND built a clinic?),more diverse (this is the most standard white guy ever), and more interesting...

[TravisHellstrom]

I really love this video. Well done Peace Corps. Thank you for the opportunity to serve, it's been an honor and privilege.

[ebw3st3r]

Awww. I've been back for almost 20 years, but that really struck a chord.

[stevo9er]

Super jealous about the beans... And the canoe.

[mcraed2004]

@tristanfoy I found you Tristan!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[reva12]

So true about one wanting to quit at the beginning of service and the total turn around at the end: Peace Corps is addictive. My second time as PCRV!

That said, I do agree with @marmotzero and those that have made similar comments: The person in the PSA comes across at best as cocky and at worst as a patronizing American. And IMO, the promo's exclusive focus on the "exotica" may not be enough to generate interest amongst the uninitiated.

Anyhow,

Wish you another fruitful half century, PC:)

[ronzeno]

I'm married to a RPCV for 31 years. On retirement we both will join the PC and volunteer!

[nunut14]

This video brought a a big smile to my lips and a tear to my eye, 33 years after Returning from the Philippines. I rushed the link to my RPCV buddies, with whom I still maintain close friendships.