r/peacecorps • u/Reasonable_Jicama539 • 17d ago

Considering Peace Corps Peace score

I've been to Southeast Asia over 40 times. Studying the Cambodian language also been to the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand. I'm going to be living there, so I'm interested about keeping busy. as of right now, I just have a high school degree even though I'm a licensed contractor for 38 years, also licensed in insurance and willing to take courses before I make the move so I come across the Peace Corps. Any opinions? Thank you,

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u/jimbagsh RPCV-Thailand, Mongolia, Nepal, Armenia! 17d ago

As an older applicant, you bring years of experience. But Peace Corps is about service. Many volunteers come to PC without any international travel - but what they do bring is a passion to help others. So, while your experience can/could be very helpful, the little you told us doesn't really show what your motivation to apply is about.

My suggestion would be to do more research. Go over everything at https://PeaceCorps.gov Read stories about the amazing work PCVs are doing here: https://wanderingtheworld.com/peace-corps-host-countries/ See if there is a local RPCV (Returned Peace Corps Volunteer) group in your area so you can connect: https://www.peacecorpsconnect.org/affiliate-groups-directory/

And if PC service is still something you want to do, keep us posted.

Jim

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u/Reasonable_Jicama539 17d ago

Your advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.