October 26, 2007
Find Answers to Your Questions on New 50+ Website
In September, Peace Corps launched a 50+ website geared specifically for older Americans interested in volunteer service.
Director Ron Tschetter said, “I'm proud of the new, interactive website devoted to 50+ Americans. Providing access to information about life in the Peace Corps is an important component of our initiative to attract this experienced and skilled population, and a great way to inform them about the meaningful and rewarding opportunities of service.”
The website – www.peacecorps.gov/50plus – provides potential Peace Corps Volunteers with interactive information, profiles of 50+ Volunteers, and answers to pertinent questions about becoming a Volunteer at an older age. Some of the topics covered on the site include pre-departure medical evaluations, health insurance, retirement benefits, and serving with a spouse.
Additionally, the website features profiles, photos, and videos of past and current 50+ Peace Corps Volunteers. These profiles provide a way for prospective 50+ Volunteers to better understand how they can use their skills and experience while gaining the enriching and rewarding experience of service in the Peace Corps.
Today, 8,079 Americans serve in the Peace Corps. Of that total, five percent of the Volunteers currently serving are aged 50 or older. The Peace Corps regards older Volunteers as a great asset, bringing both their professional and life experiences to help countries around the world meet their development needs. Volunteers over age 50 are currently serving in 66 of the 74 Peace Corps countries.
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