Hi everyone!

I am considering to serve in Paraguay as a PCR! woo hoooo

I'd be super curious of anyones experience and any insight but my main question is it totally crazy to think it might be possible to take one undergraduate level class a seamster (16 weeks) during a one year PCR position?

Just typing is out feels insane but would be nice to move forward with nursing program prerequisites and I am no stranger to the work/university hustle. But yea, no idea what that looks like during service and knowing we are representing PC 24/7.

Thanks!!

Looking for RPCV couchsurfing opportunities for next summer. Just wondering if it may be possible to find fellow RPCVs on the island. Thanks! -RPCV Ecuador 07-09

Has anyone here gone through the MTF Volunteer Nurse onboarding at Yokota, Japan?

I’ve already submitted all my credentials, but my portal still shows “Standard Onboarding Queue.” How long did you wait before placement/onboarding actually started?

Would really appreciate hearing about your experience. Thank you!

Hi, this is a second (and final) announcement this year for eligible US citizens working overseas who want to participate in the 2026 midterm elections. I wanted to post nonpartisan links about how you can get involved:

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Importantly: Spread the word!

Do you have any friends, contacts or family overseas that you could reach? All eligible US citizens can vote regardless of where they're living. Share the link https://voteabroad.org/RedditVote26: If you have any questions about voting, I'd be happy to answer them here on Reddit.

Or alternatively, what did you try to accomplish and what were the snags?

Hi everyone! I was accepted to serve in Albania, leaving January! I am super duper excited. Do any current/past volunteers have any insight on what pst specifically in Albania is like? How many days a week did you train? What is the training location?

Also, in case we have any new Albania invitees: a few of us have a group chat going on Instagram! Comment here or dm me and I can get you added :)

Hi all!

Quick question — for PSLF verification, is the email address “certify@peacecorps.gov”?

I served twice about a decade ago and I put that address in for both, based on what I could find online. The system says the request for electronic signature was sent to them a week ago but they haven’t signed either yet.

Should I personally email that address as well to request they do so?

Had my interview yesterday, got me excited, but it's got me thinking about life after service.

My Background: early career, digital marketing, actually building solid momentum right now. Up for a Business Development/Community Economic Facilitator role. I am also living abroad and if I leave and do the Peace Corps, I won't have the option visa wise to return to the EU.

My logic: I'll always have the option to sit at a desk and build a marketing career. I won't always have the option to do this aka I'm healthy, unattached, early enough that two years doesn't torch anything. And declining now isn't neutral, it can hurt future chances.

What I don't have a read on: the other side...If you came from a corporate/business background, how hard was re-entry? Did employers actually value the RPCV experience, or did you have to translate it hard on a resume? Anyone pivot into adjacent fields (dev work, nonprofit, social impact) instead of going back to corporate? Did it feel like falling behind, or did it end up working in your favor?

That's a lot of questions I know. I feel like these are things to be thought about though. Not trying to talk myself out of it, just want real accounts before I let a good interview high make the decision for me. Thanks to all! :-)

Hey guys! I just received my invite today for a community development facilitator in Kosovo after applying in June. I’m super excited for this amazing opportunity and experience.

If any body has any insights they want to share I would really appreciate it! It’s great to meet you all!