1. Moldova April 5, 2011: Teaching volunteerism through bottle cap collection

    January 18, 2011 marked the inception of my local English Club. Building up to my English Club I posted announcements on the bulletin board outside the mayor's office, at the kindergarten, outside my office, at the school and even the discoteca. My announcement advertised a fun way to learn English in a less formal setting. The first class included 13 participants with an age range from 8 - 55 and professions from student and librarian to NGO director and farmer. There was definite...

  2. Dominica Creole Corps: A Day in the Life of a Dominican Peace Corps Volunteer

    As part of the Peace Corps 50th Anniversary celebration, a group of volunteers serving on Dominica came together to make this video. Every Peace Corps experience is different, but working on a tiny island with a population of only 80,000 people makes our service truly unique. Dominica, known as the Nature Isle of the Caribbean, is a relatively untouched secret with incredible gifts ranging from from active volcanoes to sprawling landscapes, from sky-high mountains to one of the world's only b...

  3. Bulgaria Kinder Goodbyes before COS

    A special moment as the kindergarteners I've been working with for 2 years in the Roma/Gypsy neighborhood in my town pile on for one last goodbye group hug before I COS in a matter of days. 

  4. Mozambique Dancing in Inharrime

    Mozambican HIV/AIDS activist shakin' her stuff at a community health education meeting Inharrime.

  5. Mozambique Composting in Mabote

    PCV Julie Brickman teaches her Mozambican neighbor and colleague how to build a compost pile.

  6. Mozambique Legacy Story: Meet Milton!

    Meet Milton! Mozambique's next big star!

  7. Mozambique Legacy Story: Meet Nelson!

    Meet Nelson and learn about the influence Moz PCVs have had on his life.

  8. Mozambique Viva Vida

    Learn about a Mozambican community organization determined to help their neighbors.

  9. Mozambique Legacy Story: Meet James!

    Meet James and learn how Moz PCVs have helped him improve his English and his business.

  10. Mozambique Kanimambo Obrigado

    Moz15 training group gives thanks in song to PC training staff, host families and the local community.

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“Sunset at the Railroad” by PCV Nicholas Baylor Hall. Namibia, 2011.