
The University of New Mexico
NEWS RELEASE
Explore Peace Corps Initiatives
Explore global initiatives and volunteer opportunities in the Peace Corps at an information session on Monday, Aug. 27 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Latin American & Iberian Institute, 801 Yale NE on the University of New Mexico campus.
International work experience and opportunities are available in more than 70 countries where Peace Corps volunteers perform a variety of jobs in business, education, community development, environment, health, information technology and agriculture.
Learn more about these opportunities by joining Lisa Paton, recently returned volunteer and recruiter, for a film presentation and informational session.
Opportunities are available for those with a four-year degree or a combination of job experience and a two-year degree or substantial experience, in lieu of a degree, in specialized areas. Specialized areas include: skilled trades, farm/agribusiness, vegetable gardening/nursery/forestry or fish cultivation/production, business management, computer technology, nursing (RN/LPN/LVN), non-profit management/organizational development, and work with at-risk youth.
Peace Corps benefits include medical, dental and housing, as well as a monthly stipend, transportation to and from the host country, graduate study benefits, 24 vacation days a year, and a $6,075 readjustment allowance after a 2-year service. Some student loans can be deferred during Peace Corps service. After the 2-year service, former volunteers receive one year of noncompetitive eligibility for employment in the federal government.
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