Peace Corps Calls for Student Applicants With New Recruitment Reform

Peace Corps Calls for Student Applicants With New Recruitment Reform Photo Via: http://upload.wikimedia.org On Sept. 19, 2014, college students were called upon by Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet to make a difference after graduation, according to this press release. Hessler-Radelet is serving as the 19th director of the Peace Corps and is leading the reform to enhance recruitment (the largest reform to occur since her start with the Peace Corps in 2010). According to Hessler-Radelet “there is no better and more important time to apply to serve with the Peace Corps and make a difference.” She later emphasizes this as well as the Peace Corps mission: “Peace Corps’ work â€"helping to reduce poverty, fostering economic growth, and building relationships in some of the most vulnerable communities across the globe â€" has never before been more important.” Photo Via: http://upload.wikimedia.org Established in 1961 by John F. Kennedy, the Peace Corps stands to not only establish a better understanding between countries, but also to address problems in many areas (including, but not limited to, education, health and economic development). If this is something of interest to you, the Peace Corps is urging students to take advantage of the newer, more concise application process currently being implemented. According to the press release, new Peace Corps applicants now have much more leniency in which programs they can choose from. Applicants can choose between 1-3 programs at a time, and these programs can be picked based on professional and personal goals. Also, because everything is online, applicants can also browse the website to get a look at all the different options, and can therefore discern whether or not they are picking the right program for their interests. Whereas the old application process was about 60 printed pages that took more like eight hours to complete, the new application is completely online as well and can be completed within an hour. Finally, the open Peace Corps positions are more clearly distinguished so that applicants have the Apply By and Know By dates, so decisions are much more organized and applicants can plan for their future. “With our new, shorter application process, we’re seeing record numbers of Americans apply for Peace Corps service,”  Hessler-Radelet said. Photo Via: http://aglifesciences.tamu.edu The agency has more than 60 countries worldwide to choose from, and making a difference through international service is something Hessler-Radelet is urging students to take advantage of. In specifically addressing college seniors, Hessler-Radelet said: “While the school year may have just begun, I want to make sure college seniors considering the Peace Corps apply as soon as possible so they can secure the volunteer position of their choice and leave for service shortly after graduation.” The Peace Corps provides international service through volunteer efforts and is actively seeking students to consider the opportunity at hand. If you are interested in volunteering for the Peace Corps, you can go here to view the different openings they are currently looking to fill. For more information on the new application process, go here. Photo Via: http://peacecorpsworldwide.org