February-March 2025 Newsletter
WanderingTheWorld.com - All Things Peace Corps monthly newsletter
Wow—so much has changed in just a few short months! With a new administration in place, the world feels different, even for Peace Corps volunteers serving halfway across the globe. But one thing hasn’t changed: my commitment to my community and my school. As a US Peace Corps volunteer, I took an oath to serve, and I’m giving it my all—just like so many other dedicated volunteers out there.
In this issue:
Announcement: I'd love to share your story!
How to Apply for Free Books for Your Peace Corps Library
How To Create Your Own Peace Corps AI Assistant
Black Volunteers Share Their Powerful Peace Corps Stories
More PCV Interviews from Around the World
Other posts at WanderingTheWorld.com
Posts at WanderingTheWorld.substack.com
Personal Update from Armenia
Enjoy the newsletter!
Announcement: I'd love to share your story!
I’ve been interviewing PCVs about their service for over a year now and we’re getting closer to 100 interviews. But, if I had my way, there would be 1000! So, if you’re interested in sharing your story, close to or past your Mid-Service, message me and I’ll send you the questions (it’s a written interview) and more info about the project. Any and all are welcome!!
How to Apply for Free Books for Your Peace Corps Library
Learn how Peace Corps volunteers can add to their libraries with free books by requesting donated books from Darien Book Aid, an organization that ships free books to PCV libraries globally.
How To Create Your Own Peace Corps AI Assistant
Learn how to create your own AI assistant using NotebookLM to organize Peace Corps materials, find answers fast, and streamline your service experience.
Black Volunteers Share Their Powerful Peace Corps Stories
Discover the powerful stories of Black volunteers in the Peace Corps who are making a global impact and fostering cultural connections through their service.
More PCV Interviews from Around the World
An Education volunteer in Costa Rica: An Interview with Tracey
An Education volunteer in Montenegro: An Interview with Angela-Marie
An Education volunteer in Mongolia: Talking with Christopher
Like these PCVs, if you’re interested in sharing your story, close to or past your Mid-Service, message me and I’ll send you the questions (it’s a written interview) and more info about the project.
Other Posts on WanderingTheWorld.com
Posts at WanderingTheWorld.substack.com
Personal Update
Well, a lot can happen in two months! The New-Years and Christmas holidays were even better than last year. I turned 67 (OMG!) and we had our Close-of-Service (COS) Conference. But don’t worry, 4 of us are extending a 3rd year. I can’t believe that the whole group is still together after 2 years. I count them all as dear friends and will miss them a lot as they return to the US. 2025 definitely is going to be a year of HUGE changes everywhere. But I’m still hoping that I can continue the work Peace Corps, my community, and my school has asked me to do until I finish my service in June’26.
You can find more about my day-to-day life at my Substack Armenia Blog
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