PC has many different trainings that are given at various points throughout service.  Two of these are called “IST” and one is for language while the other is for programmatic content.  Ours were in [..]

 If a volunteer breaks the rules, they may be subject to administrative separation, which basically means you’re fired.  Volunteers who are adsepped do not receive RPCV status or associated benefits. [..]

 If a volunteer breaks the rules, they may be subject to administrative separation, which basically means you’re fired.  Volunteers who are adsepped do not receive RPCV status or associated benefits. [..]

 This is the official definition of where and what a PCV does.  My assignment is the HE program in the Kyrgyz Republic.

The Country Director oversees all the operations of our post, and is the main person who meets with members of the host country government about our ongoing partnerships.  The Country Director is in c [..]

Each volunteer is assigned a “counterpart” as your primary partner for your work in the community.  TEFL volunteers are partnered with an English teacher in their school, while things are a bit more f [..]

Every country has an office in the capital of the country where the main PC staff (like the CD) work and help support the work of PCV’s.

Every country has an office in the capital of the country where the main PC staff (like the CD) work and help support the work of PCV’s.

 COS is the term used for the successful completion of two years of PC service.  After COS’ing, volunteers are considered RPCV’s.

 In addition to a Country Office, every country also has a Country Desk at headquarters in Washington DC that helps manage invitations and staging, and serves as a liaison with HQ.