Interested in the Peace Corps? Head to the Rochester Public Library this Saturday
The Rochester Public Library will host an information session on the Peace Corps program this Saturday afternoon.
The event will include an overview of the Peace Corp's programs, the benefits of service, as well as the new application process. Organizers say a returning Peace Corps volunteer will also be on hand to talk about the experience.
Established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, the Peace Corps works to promote world peace and friendship by tackling the most pressing needs of people around the world. Since its inception, nearly 222,000 American volunteers have served in 140 countries.
Event details:
- Saturday, Aug. 1 at 12:30 p.m.
- Rochester Public Library (Meeting Room A)
- Free and open to the public
Click here to learn more.
Peace Corp Response Volunteers serve communities around the world engaging in specialty projects. Watch how these dedicated Volunteers work with Jamaicans on HIV/AIDS awareness and LGBT awareness. "The work and the input that Peace Corps Response Volunteers has brought to Jamaica cannot be quantified realistically in dollars and cents but the impact that they've had on various NGOs is remarkable."
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