What Kind Of Skills Are The Peace Corps Looking For?

Question

I'm going to have a B.A. in nursing, but I'm wondering if they even need nurses at all. What kind of skills do they need/are at a high demand?

Answer 1

Training in medical care will definitely help your application. Other things they value:

-- The ability to work in another language

-- Experience training others

-- Experience working with low-literacy populations

-- Experience regarding treatment of people with HIV/AIDS, or education regarding HIV/AIDS

-- Experience working with the elderly, people with disabilities, farmers, women, midwives...

You also need to be debt-free.

I have lots more suggestions about volunteering abroad and what organizations like the PCs look for here:

http://www.coyotecommuications.com/volun...

Answer 2

Nurses?  Definitely!

Picture yourself as a Peace Corps Volunteer.



The men and women who join the Peace Corps reflect the rich diversity of America in race, ethnic background, age, and religion. They possess varying physical capabilities. They come from all geographical regions, all personal backgrounds, all walks of life. Each brings a unique perspective.



What do they all have in common? A sense of adventure and a desire to help others.



Use the links below to explore just a few of the many types of people who have served as Peace Corps Volunteers.