National Peace Corps Association

Celebrate the spirit of service at the Peace Corps Plaza, a groundbreaking project located within a 3.5-acre National Service Park near Rochester, Minnesota. Leave your mark today by donating a personalized brick to go in the plaza: https://lnkd.in/gyJ8QD7a

Climate change. Refugees. LGBTQ+ and women’s rights. Read about how RPCV groups make an impact: https://lnkd.in/givsvn3c

Join us in celebrating Nelson Mandela International Day — each year serving as a global call to action for individuals, communities, and organizations to take time to reflect on Mandela’s values and to serve others. Let’s harness the global power of the Peace Corps network to create lasting community impact for #MandelaDay. This year, you can help shape Africa's future leaders by reviewing applications for the prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship, where each review takes just 5-10 minutes. Apply by September 1: https://lnkd.in/gWK3FeU6 Also, you can find an opportunity to serve via NPCA’s Continuation of Service program: https://lnkd.in/gJJvpH99 Let’s build stronger communities together, rooted in shared Peace Corps values to help shape a world defined by compassion and service! #MandelaDay #itisinyourhands #peacecorps

Join us for NPCA’s next quarterly town hall of 2024 on July 23 at 8 p.m. ET. This participatory virtual town hall brings together RPCVs and the dedicated team behind NPCA to provide a platform for meaningful discussions, updates, and community-building among our membership. Register Now:  bit.ly/town-hall-july-23

"If we can’t bring everyone to Haiti, is there a way to bring Haiti to everyone?" One RPCV shows us how. Read the story: bit.ly/wv-virtual-empathy

Our Summer Collection has launched just in time for the #FourthofJuly! 🎉 Show off your Peace Corps pride with bucket hats, water bottles, tote bags, beach towels, and more. Shop now and enjoy the season in style — while supporting the Peace Corps community: https://lnkd.in/gb2P_R3C #peacecorps #volunteers #merchandise #shopnow

Calling all RPCVs and affiliate groups! This July, join NPCA and Peace Corps for two insightful webinars: "Africa Region: Then & Now" on July 11 at 10 AM Eastern and "Europe, Mediterranean, and Asia Region: Then & Now" on July 25 at 12 PM Eastern. Hear about the latest developments in these regions since the 2020 evacuations, Volunteer service assignments, how posts are welcoming back Volunteers, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to stay connected and informed! Register for Africa Region: Then & Now | https://lnkd.in/eX2FtdSa Register for Europe, Mediterranean, and Asia Region: Then & Now | bit.ly/ema-region-webinar #peacecorps #volunteers #webinar

Urgent Opportunity for Farmer to Farmer Beef & Angus Farm Professionals! NPCA and ACDI/VOCA is seeking an experienced Butcher specializing in Angus meat processing. Qualifications include: practical hands-on experience with Angus cattle, including knowledge of food safety from animal feed to processing and storage, cattle feed. Role: Angus Butcher and Farming Technology Expert Duration: 2 weeks in July or August Don't miss this chance to make a global impact in just two weeks! Learn more and apply by July 1: https://lnkd.in/gmGDbusU

It’s all about you. RPCVs and the march toward a better world. Read the issue online now: https://lnkd.in/ggQWyG_A

Are you ready to recruit for the Peace Corps? Visit the link in bio to download posters, info sheets, videos, and social media posts to help you (help us!) find the next Peace Corps Volunteers. Get the resources to start here: bit.ly/Each-ONE-Reach-ONE