New American Peace Corps Volunteers arrive in PH

From the Philippine Information Agency (Jul 19): New American Peace Corps Volunteers arrive in PH

Some 72 new Peace Corps Volunteers from the United States recently arrived in the country to bring a variety of experience and technical skills, as well as a spirited enthusiasm to learn about the Philippines.  
 
The arrival of the newest batch of Peace Corps volunteers was in time for the celebration of the Philippine-American Friendship Week.

The new volunteers aging from 21 to 68, will undergo ten-and-a-half weeks of intensive pre-service training that includes technical, language, and cultural studies to prepare them for their service.

They will also be assigned to work for a period of two years in communities throughout the Philippines in the fields of education, youth development and environment in partnership with the Department of Welfare and Social Development, Local Government Units and local non-governmental organizations.

Since 1961, American Peace Corps Volunteers have served in the country.

The Philippines is the second oldest Peace Corps program. Inspired by President John F. Kennedy, the goal of the U.S. Peace Corps is to promote world peace and friendship between the U.S. and the nations we serve. Volunteers work side-by-side with Filipinos to address community-based needs and engage in cross-cultural learning and living.

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