Answer: - We appreciate the interest of our friends around the world, but the answer is no-- only U.S. citizens may join Peace Corps. You may wish to learn about other volunteer organizations. Answer: - Persons who have been employed by an intelligence agency, or otherwise have been associated with intelligence activities, are ineligible to serve as volunteers.

I went to the Peace Corps, typed in Diabetes and looked it up under 'Medical Information for Applicants.' According to the document you can be cleared to be a PCV with diabetes, but site selection may be limited. By Natasha (user-12l26pb.cable.mindspring.com - 69.81.27. See similar questions...

Joining the Medical Reserve Corps could not be easier! If you have Internet access, log onto www.fairfaxmrc.org, click on New User and the system will lead you through the registration process. If you would prefer, contact the Medical Reserve Corps office by phone at 703-246-2433, TTY 703-591-6435, and staff will assist you. See similar questions...

The Peace Corps remains a popular way for many people in the U.S. to go abroad, experience a new culture and teach English as a Foreign Language. The basic requirement seems to be a college degree. You can call the Peace Corps at 800-424-8580. See similar questions...

Tricky question. Not often. When you go into the capital, you are bound to run into a bunch of them, especially on the weekend. (sometimes some places in the capital, like this one Syrian restaurant ??? okay it is KIND OF Syrian, no tatie cooking??? anyway, at those kinds of places sometimes it seems like Moldova is SWARMING with PCV's. But at my site, I only see Mike, my site mate, about once a week. Seriously. See similar questions...

Fellows work at least 500 hours during the 12-month year in an internship that benefits an underserved community. This can be fulfilled by working 12-20 hours per week during the 16 week semester. In October 2006, we were awarded an AmeriCorps state grant providing for 20 half-time memberships. These require a 900 hour obligation to be fulfilled over a twelve month period. In our 07-08 renewal, we have requested a number of quarter-time (450 hr.) positions, as well. See similar questions...

Through the Correspondence Match program, World Wise Schools offers Volunteers a meaningful way to fulfill the Peace Corps' third goal during service overseas to increase Americans' understanding of other peoples and cultures. As a Volunteer, you will receive reimbursements for the postage costs of one letter per month to each educator with whom you are corresponding. See similar questions...

You must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident alien of the U.S. to be an AmeriCorps member. See similar questions...

There are = many ways=20 to get involved in Citizen Corps. There are programs and = activities=20 already underway across America that focus on making communities = safer,=20 stronger, and better prepared. Besides the five national Citizen = Corps=20 programs, you might seek out other volunteer agencies and = organizations=20 that support the mission of Citizen Corps and are a good match = with your=20 skills and abilities. See similar questions...

Your local = officials=20 should be already working on this. Call your mayor, county = executive, or=20 appropriate local official to volunteer your talents. If you have=20 experience leading the community, organizing volunteers, and = working with=20 officials, you may be a valued asset to the council. The Citizen Corps Councils will leverage existing resources -- = most=20 communities already have a strong team that brings together such = sectors=20 as first responders and volunteer groups. See similar questions...

Answer: - The Peace Corps is a US government agency. We send American citizens to work overseas in developing countries for a 27-month assignment. See similar questions...

Answer: - As a Peace Corps Volunteer, you are not paid a salary. Instead, you will receive a stipend to cover your basic necessities -- food, housing expenses, and local transportation. While the amount of the stipend varies from country to country, you will receive an amount that allows you to live at the same level as the people you serve in your community. The Peace Corps pays for your transportation to and from your country of service and provides you with complete medical and dental care. See similar questions...

USAID and the Peace Corps operate independently in Guatemala but collaborate on a variety of programs. For instance, Peace Corps volunteers who work in communities where USAID activities are implemented often assist with these programs when it is relevant to the responsibilities they have in the communities they serve. See similar questions...

Yes. AmeriCorps is often referred to as "the domestic Peace Corps." Both agencies are committed to service, and both offer challenging and rewarding full-time opportunities. Peace Corps assignments are all overseas, and AmeriCorps members serve only in the US. While Peace Corps Volunteers serve for two years, a stint in AmeriCorps usually lasts 10 months to one year. (Some AmeriCorps projects also offer part-time opportunities, and some AmeriCorps members serve more than one term of service.) See similar questions...

The Peace Corps fellows program allows returned Peace Corps volunteers to attend the University of Arizona, with reduced expenses, while serving in an internship that benefits an underserved community. See similar questions...

Fellows normally complete two years of service and have received a complete close of service. However, exceptions are made for volunteers who were medically separated or forced to leave service through no fault of their own, such as a country crisis. See similar questions...

Check out Peace Corps' advice on finding a venue for a speaking engagement. If you're an educator or community leader and would like a Volunteer to speak at your organization, contact Speakers Match. Or get in touch with World Wise Schools at 202.692.1450 or wwsinfo@peacecorps.gov. See similar questions...

You must have U. S. citizenship or proof of permanent residency to join any branch of the U. S. military. Immigration rules are set by the US Citizenship amd Immigration Services (http://uscis.gov/graphics/index. See similar questions...

Our Fellows have served in Peace Corps and in Crisis Corps in: Argentina, Armenia, Belize, Bolivia, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, Cape Verde, Chile, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Gabon, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Moldova, Mongolia, Namibia, Nepal, New Orleans, LA., Nicaragua, Niger, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Samoa, Senegal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, St. See similar questions...

If you're residing in the United States but you're not a citizen, be sure you bring your Alien Registration Card as well as a valid passport with any required visas and photo IDs. You may need additional visas for your trip. Please check with your consulate or the consulates of the countries you are traveling to. You may not be allowed to board the ship without the proper documents. See similar questions...