Are you longing to reconnect with the agency and its noble mission but finding it challenging to step away from the comfort of your home? Well, worry not, because Peace Corps have an exciting opportunity for you that combines the best of both worlds: Virtual Service!
Peace Corps' Virtual Service program allows you to contribute your time and skills to projects around the world without leaving the cozy confines of your living room. As a Virtual Service Participant, you'll collaborate with your dedicated counterpart and complete project tasks asynchronously, dedicating 5-15 hours per week.
With over 90 new opportunities available in more than 20 different countries, there's an engagement waiting to match your unique skillset and interests. From supporting English clubs and developing conservation strategies to creating educational podcast episodes, the possibilities are endless!
But why should you consider Virtual Service? Well, besides the obvious benefits of staying in your PJs and sipping coffee while making a difference, here are a few more reasons to jump on board:
1. **Rekindle the Flame of Peace Corps Spirit**: If you find yourself missing the profound experience of your Peace Corps service, Virtual Service offers a chance to reignite that flame. You'll be able to apply your professional skills to make a tangible impact on communities abroad.
2. **Intercultural Experience and Meaningful Connections**: Virtual Service allows you to build your intercultural experience and broaden your horizons without leaving your doorstep. You'll collaborate with host country partners and develop meaningful connections, fostering cultural exchange and mutual understanding.
3. **Flexibility and Convenience**: With virtual engagements lasting between 12-27 weeks, you have the flexibility to contribute part-time while managing your other commitments such as work and school. Engagements are tailored to accommodate different time zones, ensuring smooth collaboration with your host country counterpart.
4. **Pave the Way for the Future**: By participating in the Virtual Service Pilot, you become a trailblazer for future participants. Your involvement helps shape and refine the program, opening doors for more individuals to contribute their skills and expertise from afar.
To explore the available virtual opportunities and express your interest, simply visit our website at [https://www.peacecorps.gov/returned-volunteers/virtual-service-pilot/engagements/?#results](https://www.peacecorps.gov/returned-volunteers/virtual-service-pilot/engagements/?#results). There, you'll find a diverse range of engagements across various sectors, waiting for passionate individuals like you.
Remember, the world is counting on us to find eligible returned Peace Corps Volunteers like yourself. Together, we can make a difference, one virtual project at a time!
To learn more about Virtual Service and its impact, visit [peacecorps.gov/virtual-service/](peacecorps.gov/virtual-service/). Join us in this exciting adventure and reconnect with the spirit of the Peace Corps from the comfort of your home!