Comments on: Insider’s Guide to The Peace Corps

By: Jasmine

Jasmine — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 09:45:14 +0000

I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Eastern Caribbean from Jul 2007 to Apr 2009 and I would agree that it is the individual relationships you develop with people in your village that seem to be the most rewarding and lasting. “Work assignments” may indeed have some impact, but it is in connecting with people and exchanging ideas that creates a real change.. for BOTH parties. These are the 2nd and 3rd goals of the Peace Corps and I believe what truly makes and defines the Peace Corps. There was a great quote our Country Director gave us when we started training on island and I think it sums this discussion up well…

“If you’ve come to help me, you are wasting your time! But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.”
-Anonymous Aboriginal Australian Woman

By: Resume Tips

Resume Tips — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:31:32 +0000

I think your last statement is something that most people forget — “As U.S. citizens, we can do very little to help people.” Many volunteers join the Peace Corps thinking that will go in and change the world, when in reality, they may end up having little to no impact on it. Going in with an open mind and realizing that you are helping, but that help can only go so far, is a way to keep your spirits high and your attitude positive. Excellent article Khan!

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By: Robin Shackell

Robin Shackell — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:18:47 +0000

I am greatly heartened by this captivating story.

I spent 3 1/2 years in Bolivia in the early 90′s and 4/12 years in Ecuador from 99-04. I agree that there is little we can do to change the way soceity works in another country (or our own), but we can plant seeds in the minds of some – Janeth for example.

An important tenant is that we tried to make a difference, even if we could not dictate the outcome. Some where down the line, positive, selfless acts usually find a way to be heard.

Thank you once again for sharing your experience.