RPCV Organization
National Peace Corps Association
National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) is a mission-driven social impact organization that encourages and celebrates lifelong commitment to Peace Corps ideals. NPCA supports a united and vibrant Peace Corps community, including current and returned Peace Corps volunteers, current and former staff, host country nationals, family and friends in our efforts to create a better world. NPCA exists to fulfill three specific goals: (1) Help the Peace Corps be the best it can be, (2) Empower members and affiliate groups to thrive, (3) Amplify the Peace Corps community’s global social impact. In 2019, NPCA is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a vibrant community of over 230,000 individuals and more than 180 affiliate groups.Primary contact: Anne Baker, npca@peacecorpsconnect.org, 202-293-7728
National Peace Corps Association
Through National Peace Corps Association - a directory of 180 different RPCV groups, all in some way affiliated with the NPCA. Groups are categorized by the current state in which the RPCVs live or the country in which they served during their time in the Peace Corps.Statewide RPCV Organizations
Alaska Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) group for Anchorage and the surrounding area. Our goal is to promote Peace Corps to the community and potential future volunteers, fund international and local projects, and socialize within the RPCV community.Primary contact: Joyce Guest
Alaska Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) is a mission-driven social impact organization that encourages and celebrates lifelong commitment to Peace Corps ideals. NPCA supports a united and vibrant Peace Corps community, including current and returned Peace Corps volunteers, current and former staff, host country nationals, family and friends in our efforts to create a better world. NPCA exists to fulfill three specific goals: (1) Help the Peace Corps be the best it can be, (2) Empower members and affiliate groups to thrive, (3) Amplify the Peace Corps community’s global social impact. In 2019, NPCA is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a vibrant community of over 230,000 individuals and more than 180 affiliate groups.Atlanta Area Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (AARPCV)
AARPCV began as a small, informal group of RPCVs who gathered to share meals and stories in 1982. By 1983, we had evolved into an organized group with established bylaws and 501(c)(3) status. Some of our first activities involved potluck supper meetings, a book club, and volunteering with refugees.
Primary contact: Bob Gerzoff, membership@aarpcv.org
Connecticut Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
CTRPCV is comprised of both Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and Peace Corps supporters living in Connecticut. CTRPCV is a regional affiliate of the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA). Through fellowship, fun, and service, CTRPCV meets the Peace Corps’ Third Goal of “bringing the world back home.” Our overriding purpose is to continue to enrich the lives of others. Using the experience we gained living and working in other cultures around the world, we focus on contributing to community well-being, promoting the value of diversity, and celebrating the joy of fellowship with our RPCV colleagues.Primary contact: Bryan Garcia, president@ctrpcv.org
Idaho Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
Idaho Returned Peace Corps Volunteers represent over 350 returned PC volunteers who live in Idaho. As a group and as individuals we volunteer for food banks, Habitat and other community organizations especially international ones that work with refugees. We give presentations about our home countries, recruit and enjoy getting together to celebrate the diversity of our world.Primary contact: Katie Miller, irpcvpresident@gmail.com
Indy Peace Corps Community
Indy Peace Corps Community was created to connect potential, current, and returned volunteers from around Indiana. IPCC will promote the third goal by educating Americans about countries served, welcoming potential and recently returned volunteers, and promoting service in the community.Primary contact: info@indypeacecorps.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/central.in.pc.assoc/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indy_peacecorps/
Iowa Peace Corps Association
RPCV in the state of Iowa.Primary contact: Kathryn Hansen, katyhansen@oaknoll.com
Kentucky Peace Corps Association
RPCV in the state of Kentucky.Primary contact: Debra Schweitzer, kypeacecorps@gmail.com
Louisiana Peace Corps Association
The MISSION of the Louisiana Peace Corps Association is to connect Returned Peace Corps Volunteers living in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. WHY? Because we’re RPCVs, too. We know it’s next to impossible to explain to Boudreaux and Thibodeaux why there’s a herd of cows walking down the beach. We wish you the best of luck, though, no doubt, but when the blank stares become too much — we’ll be here for you. Sometimes it just takes an RPCV to understand an RPCV.Primary contact: Kendra LeSar, larpcv@gmail.com
Magnolia State (Mississippi) Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
The Magnolia State RPCVs’ vision is to connect the spirit of resourcefulness we developed as Peace Corps Volunteers abroad with the community we are creating here in Mississippi. The mission of the Magnolia State RPCVs is to build community among Mississippi RPCVs and to promote Peace Corps ideals through outreach, service, and advocacy."Primary contact: msrpcv@gmail.com
Maine Peace Corps Association
The Maine Peace Corps Association (MEPCA) is an organization of returned Peace Corps Volunteers. In addition to connecting with and supporting returned and prospective volunteers, MEPCA seeks to carry out the third goal of the Peace Corps, as stated in the 1961 Peace Corps Act: 'To promote a better understanding of other people on the part of American people.Primary contact: Nicole Lewis, nlcapeliz@gmail.com
Minnesota Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
The Minnesota Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (MNRPCV) is an all-volunteer 501(c) 3 organization that offers service and social opportunities to Peace Corps Volunteers after their service. MNRPCV also encourages and supports individuals considering Peace Corps service and offers grants to currently serving Peace Corps Volunteers from Minnesota to further their humanitarian projects. MNRPCV is an Affiliate Group of the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA). Primary contact: President MNRPCV, president@mnrpcv.org
Maryland Peace Corps Association
Maryland Returned Peace Corps Volunteers is a community of RPCV's living, working, having fun, making a difference in Maryland, as well as fulfilling the third goal of Peace Corps - bringing the world back home.Primary contact: Adam Palmer
North Carolina Peace Corps Association
The North Carolina Peace Corps Association (NCPCA) is dedicated to promoting the third goal of the Peace Corps, building group spirit and cooperation, promoting service, and serving as an example to others. The group of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and friends aspires to these goals by promoting public awareness, education, and support for the Peace Corps. The North Carolina Peace Corps Association is a member of the National Peace Corps Association.Primary contact: Thomas Phillips, ncpeacecorps@gmail.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ncpeacecorpsassociation/
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Association of Utah (RPCVAU)
RPCVAU connects returned volunteers from Utah to one another, to our local community, and to the world for continued service, outreach, and support.Primary contact: John Thayer, jaldenthayer@gmail.com
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Colorado
The Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Colorado (RPCVCO) connects returned volunteers to one another, to our local community, and to the world for continued service, outreach, and support. This is done through social events, service projects, meetings featuring speakers on topics of interest to the Peace Corps community, and special events that are scheduled throughout the year. Though based out of Denver, RPCVCO works to connect with RPCVs throughout the state. Find out more about these activities on the RPCVCO website or on Facebook.Primary contact: Charlie Hunt, president@rpcvcolorado.org, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rpcvcolorado/
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Delaware Association
Connect w/ RPCV in Delaware.Primary contact: Sandra Voge, rpcvofde@gmail.com
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Hawaii
"The Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Hawai'i (RPCVHI) is a member organization of the National Peace Corps Association. We actively try to connect with RPCVs living in Hawai'i through ongoing activities and opportunities to engage in projects that align with Peace Corps' Third Goal - to bring the world home. We also support currently serving PCVs from the state of Hawaii with opportunities to apply for Aloha Grants or Aloha Care Packages."Primary contact: Caroline Mackenzie clordmack1@gmail.com
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of New Jersey
"The Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of New Jersey, Inc., a non-profit organization comprised of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and former Peace Corps Staff as well as other individuals who promote the ideals of the United States Peace Corps."Primary contact: rpcvnj.president@gmail.com 908-283-9990 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RPCVNJ/
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of South Carolina
RPCV in South Carolina.Primary contact: Deborah Lawler
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Washington, D.C. (RPCV/W)
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Washington, D.C. (RPCV/W) is a member-driven organization committed to the Peace Corps’ Third Goal: Promoting a better understanding of the peoples of the world within our local community. Our Mission: To foster a community of RPCVs and friends in the Washington, D.C. area through social events, service projects and professional development programs that embody the spirit of the Peace Corps and to continue our service back home.Primary contact: RPCVW General, info@rpcvw.org, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RPCVW
Rhode Island Area Peace Corps Association
The Rhode Island Area Peace Corps Association is a non-profit, membership organization of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCV's) and former staff, plus supporters and friends of Peace Corps.Primary contact: Tamara Burman, rireturnedpeacecorps@gmail.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhodeislandrpcv
Tennessee Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
TNRPCVs was created in 2008 to unite and empower the Tennessee Peace Corps community through service and support. Our monthly board meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. All RPCVs are welcome, so please come join us as we continue to serve in the local community and raise funds for the international community.Primary contact: Allison Stewart, info@tnrpcv.org, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tnrpcv/
WV Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
This group involves Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, current PCVs, families, and friends who share our global perspective, from throughout the state of West Virginia. We assist in recruiting and maintaining a Peace Corps presence in our communities, maintain a schedule of social events around the state, participate in the Peace Corps Calendar sale to fund donations for projects sponsored by PCVs from WV, and engage in advocacy campaigns.
Primary contact: David Simmons, tskwvu70@hotmail.com, 1-304-993-5649
Amigos de Bolivia y Peru
Promoting and supporting educational and charitable, cultural, development support, scientific, social exchange and interaction activities for the purpose of promoting cooperation, and the understanding among the peoples of Bolivia and/or Peru and the peoples of the United States of America.Primary contact: Gloria Levin glorialevin@verizon.net/301 320 5068
Amigos de Honduras
Amigos de Honduras (Friends of Honduras) is an affiliate of the National Peace Corps Association. We are incorporated as a nonprofit corporation in the state of Washington. We have members (Peace Corps Volunteers, Staff and friends) throughout the United States and overseas. We publish a quarterly newsletter. We fund and accept donations for grants for projects in Honduras. Members attend and organize reunions of RPCVs.Primary contact: Loren Hintz ldhintz@bellsouth.net
Ethiopia and Eritrea Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
The Corporation is formed and shall be operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes that include, to promote world peace and understanding, particularly among the peoples of the United States, Ethiopia and Eritrea; to inform and educate the general public about other countries, particularly Ethiopia and Eritrea; to promote opportunities for achieving sustainable economic development and the relief of poverty in Ethiopia and Eritrea, by providing volunteers, equipment, services and financial resources which are needed to further this purpose.Primary contact: Janet Lee EthiopiaEritreaRPCVs@gmail.com
Friends and RPCVs of Guyana (FROG)
Friends & Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Guyana (FROG) is a non-profit, service based organization dedicated to supporting education, health, social, economic, cultural and environmental programs in and about Guyana through a network of RPCVs, Guyanese nationals, Guyanese-Americans, and all those interested in the Guyanese Community.Primary contact: Board Members board@guyfrog.org, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsRPCVsofGuyana/, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1499797/profile
Friends and RPCVs of Zambia
Zam Fam aims to further the mission and goals of NPCA by having a thriving group presence committed to upholding Peace Corps ideals, giving back to our Peace Corps host country, and participating in NPCA activities.Primary contact: Bethany Olson rpcvfriendsofzambia@gmail.com
Friends of Afghanistan
RPCV Afghanistan "To build and sustain an information exchange about Afghanistan and its people, and to network for their peace and prosperity.Primary contact: pcv@afghanconnections.org; 260-445-3772
Friends of Albania
Friends of Albania (FOA) is an American non-profit run by Peace Corps Volunteers who have previously served in Albania. FOA seeks to positively impact lives in Albania by supporting local, community-driven projects facilitated by currently serving Peace Corps Volunteers.Primary contact: FOA Board Members foa@friendsofalbania.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friendsofalbania
Friends of Armenia
Friends Of Armenia, a nonprofit organization and member-group of the National Peace Corps Association, will support innovative, charitable projects in Armenia facilitated by Peace Corps Volunteers, foster community among its membership, and promote a better understanding among Americans of Armenia, its people and culture.Primary contact: FOA Board info@friendsofarmeniaonline.org
Friends of Botswana
Friends of Botswana was established in 1986 as a group of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who wanted to stay connected to and keep informed about Botswana. It has remained affiliated since the early days with the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA), and it promoted networking with each other in the days before the internet. Among many other goals it seeks to promote understanding and friendship between America and Botswana. The Third Goal of Peace Corps to bring back knowledge of Botswana to America is still extremely important. We also hope to engage in more projects to support Botswana and the Batswana people Primary contact: Norman SpurlingFriends of Burkina Faso
Friends of Burkina Faso, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable NPCA-affiliated organization that works to maintain a network of returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) and friends of Burkina Faso. The organization also provides funding and assistance to support projects in Burkina Faso, improves social interaction, communication and information exchange, and educates others about the country and culture of Burkina Faso. Primary contact: Sali Greeley communications@friendsofburkinafaso.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsBurkinaFaso/Friends of Cameroon
RPCV Cameroon. Primary contact: William Strassberger admin@friendsofcameroon.org. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfCameroon/Friends of Colombia
The mission of Friends of Colombia (FOC) is to bring together returned Peace Corps Volunteers and staff who served in Colombia and others who share this interest to exchange information among themselves and between them and Colombia. FOC also supports community-based activities in Colombia and works toward shared goals with the Peace Corps, the National Peace Corps Association and other organizations. Primary contact: Michael Band president.friendsofcolombia@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friendsofcolombiaorg%C2%A0 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/friendsofcolombia/Friends of Ecuador
Anyone who has an interest in supporting grassroots development in Ecuador — e.g. Ecuadorians, North Americans, parents, Volunteers, travelers, and students — is eligible to join. Started by returned Volunteers who served in the Peace Corps, FoE is dedicated to linking all friends of Ecuador to each other and to the country and its people. As of March 18, 2004 FoE is a 501c3 non-profit, eligible to receive tax-deductible donations.Primary contact: Board Members foe@friendsofecuador.org
Friends of Côte d'Ivoire
Friends of Côte d'Ivoire (FOCI) is a non-profit organization whose members are Returned Peace Corps volunteers (RPCVs) and staff who served in Côte d'Ivoire, Ivorians living in the U.S., and other people with an interest in Côte d'Ivoire.Primary contact: Taylor Kay friendsofcotedivoire@gmail.com
Friends of Eswatini (formerly Friends of Swaziland)
Friends of Swaziland is composed primarily of returned volunteers and others who have lived and served in the southern African Kingdom of Swaziland. Other individuals who are concerned about development issues related to Swaziland, and Africa in general, are also welcomed to participate in our information and aid site (link on the right).Primary contact: John von Reyn emailus@friendsofswaziland.org
Friends of Fiji
Since the first Peace Corps volunteers arrived in Fiji in 1968, approximately 2,000 men and women of all ages and backgrounds served in Fiji. They have worked as school teachers, advisors to the Government, Small Business Advisors, fisheries developers, and in a host of other capacities. In addition to their primary assignments, these volunteers also elected to pursue secondary projects that directly benefited their local communities.Primary contact: Luigi Zeccardo, info@fofiji.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Friends-of-Fiji-23752435565/
Friends of Ghana
Friends of Ghana is a non-profit and NPCA-affiliated organization. We welcome current volunteers, returned volunteers, Peace Corps staff, and other friends of Ghana.Primary contact: David Fields, DFields@DevelopGH.com; 202-602-9444
Friends of Guatemala
Friends of Guatemala (FOG) was founded in 1989 by a group of returned Peace Corps Volunteers living in the Washington DC area with the goal of promoting cooperation, understanding, and goodwill between the peoples of Guatemala and the United States. Supporting education in Guatemala is FOG’s primary focus. FOG is affiliated with the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA). Primary contact: Joshua Greenman, joshua.d.greenman@gmail.comFriends of Guinea
Friends of Guinea (FOG) is a volunteer run organization consisting mainly of current and former Peace Corps volunteers serving in Guinea, along with their friends and families. Primary contact: Info Friends of Guinea. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/951775618251360/Friends of India
The FRIENDS OF INDIA (FOI) are Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) who served in India from 1961-1975, their families and friends, their India supervisors and counterparts, former Peace Corps/India staff and anyone who might have an interest in India and Peace Corps. Primary contact: Jack Slattery, slattery33@aol.comFriends of Jamaica
Friends of Jamaica was established by Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) who served in the country of Jamaica, West Indies. They were joined by their Jamaican friends and family and now we have members in the US, Jamaica, and Africa. Membership is open to anyone who support our mission. Affiliate organization of the National Peace Corps Association.Primary contact: FOJ President, president@servejamaica.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/servejamaica.org/
Friends of Jordan
The Friends of Jordan Association is a network of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, current or former Peace Corps staff, and other persons who share a common interest in Jordan.Primary contact: President Friends of Jordan, president@friendsofjordan.org, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friendsofjordan, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/27097352/
Friends of Kenya
Friends of Kenya (FOK) is a non-profit organization that seeks to strengthen the ties between returned Peace Corps volunteers (RPCVs) who served in Kenya and their country of service. Top priority FOK-RPCV activities include grant making to Kenyan nonprofits, educating members about Kenya, and hosting events in conjunction with the National Peace Corps Association. In the past two decades, FOK has contributed more than $60,000 in assistance to some 80 projects in the Kenya. Primary contact: Carolyn Kari, FOKenya@gmail.com, 2026690263Friends of Korea
Friends of Korea was founded in 2002 by former Peace Corps volunteers who served in the Republic of Korea between 1966 and the 1981. Since Peace Corps ended its program in Korea in 1981, the challenge for Friends of Korea has been to find a mission. Over the past several years we have been engaged in a series of activities that have given us a purpose and a focus for future activities. We are still primarily a group of former Peace Corps Korea volunteers. However, we are also seeking to attract others with an affinity and affection for Korea – Fulbright alumni, army personnel, missionary children and families, K-pop fans. Primary contact: Nancy Kelly, contact@friendsofkorea.netFriends of Lesotho
Friends of Lesotho (FOL) is a non-profit organization promoting friendship between the peoples of Lesotho and North America. FOL is supported by former Peace Corps volunteers and others who share this desire. FOL provides scholarships and grants to small development projects in Lesotho, assists in locating old friends from Lesotho, and provides information about current events in Lesotho. FOL is affiliated with the National Peace Corps Association.Primary contact: Richard Rowen, friendsoflesotho@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfLesotho/
Friends of Liberia
FOL is a non-governmental, non-profit organization that seeks to positively affect Liberia and Liberians through education, social, economic and humanitarian programs and through advocacy efforts. We are committed to timely and reliable service based on mutual respect. We engage in programs and activities that respond to needs identified by Liberians and that help them shape solutions to their needs. We value collaboration and seek partnerships with like-minded organizations and individuals. We build strong working relationships and coalitions to help ensure self-reliance and sustainability as ultimate goals of our work.Primary contact: Maxwell Sines, liberia@fol.org, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friendsofliberia/
Friends of Malawi
Friends of Malawi (FOM) is a registered, 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization founded in 1987 by Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCV’s) who had served in Malawi. The organization currently has over 800 supporters and is affiliated with the National Peace Corps Association. The organization supports the interests of all Malawians wellbeing. It is neither political nor partisan. FOM will cooperate, as appropriate, with other agencies or organizations in the United States and other countries to achieve these goals. Primary contact: Kirk Longstein, fominquiries@gmail.comFriends of Malaysia
"We are the association of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who have served in Malaysia and we are an affiliate group of the National Peace Corps Association."Primary contact: Thaine Allison thaineallison@gmail.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/201309356552602/
Friends of Micronesia
An organization of former Peace Corps volunteers, staff and trainers; who served in the former Trust Territory Islands of Micronesia, Palau, Marshall Islands and Northern Mariana Islands; and our friends. We are an organization interested in continuing our concerns for the welfare of the islands and its people, mentoring and helping newly returned Volunteers, social networking and carrying out the 3rd goal of Peace Corps: help Americans understand the people and cultures of the Micronesian Islands.Primary contact: Jonathan Pearson, micronesiafriends@gmail.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friendsofmicronesia/
Friends of Mongolia
Friends of Mongolia (FOM) is organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, and developmental purposes. Our mission is to develop partnerships with the people of Mongolia in furtherance of cultural exchange and human development. In fulfillment of this mission, our membership and fundraising supports the core programs that contribute to the future of Mongolia. FOM was founded by volunteers, and it has remained a volunteer-operated organization ever since. Membership was and still remains open to all people with an interest in cultural and educational exchange between the United States and Mongolia. Current members include returned Peace Corps Volunteers, individuals from the private sector, people who have served in the diplomatic corps, and those who have an interest in or family connections to Mongolia. Primary contact: Lauren Javins, admin@friendsofmongolia.org, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfMongolia/Friends of Morocco
Friends of Morocco (FOM), active since 1988, is an organization of Americans, mostly returned Peace Corps volunteers (RPCVs), with experience in Morocco, Moroccan-Americans and Moroccans in America united with an interest in promoting educational, cultural, charitable, social, literary and scientific exchange between Morocco and the United States of America.Primary contact: Tim Resch, timresch@gmail.com 7034703166, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-Morocco/161986458450
Friends of Mozambique
We are an entirely volunteer-run nonprofit organization committed to supporting impactful projects in Mozambique and building relationships among Mozambicans, Americans, and others around the world. We were founded in 2016 by a group of Mozambicans and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers to build an international network devoted to international service and understanding. Primary contact: Shane Meckler (mozambiquefriends@gmail.com; 9413761961) Facebook: https://www.peacecorpsconnect.org/companies/facebook.com/friendsofmozambique Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsOfMoz Bryan Garcia,Friends of Namibia International
Friends of Namibia International exists as an organizing vessel and gathering place for people around the world who desire to support the people of Namibia in their effort to improve their quality of life. Our vision is to see a thriving Namibia led by Namibians. Our mission is to support existing causes in Namibia through increased publicity or fundraising support. Our goal is to build an international base of support and awareness for Namibia. Primary contact: Cedar Wolf friendsofnamibia1990@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friendsofnamibia/, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/friendsofnamibia/about/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/NamibiaFriendsFriends of Nepal
Friends of Nepal provides a platform and network for our members- folks who love Nepal - to connect with each other and to Nepal, while continuing to assist in Village Community Development efforts in concrete, appropriate, inclusive and currently relevant ways. Friends of Nepal celebrates and promotes Nepali Peoples and cultures. Most of our members are returned Peace Corps Nepal Volunteers, former Peace Corps Nepal staff, foreigners who have spent considerable time in Nepal, or academics. But anyone with an interest in being a friend to one of the most beautiful, diverse and welcoming countries in the world is encouraged to join! Primary contact: Daniel Donaghue, info@friendsofnepal.comFriends of Niger
Friends of Niger is an affiliate group of the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA). FON aims to serve as a clearinghouse for Niger-related activities with its network of 850+ members. Friends of Niger, an affiliate group of the National Peace Corps Association, is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization and contributions are fully tax-deductible. The purpose of FON is to initiate and support activities related to Niger and its people and for the benefit of its membership. Primary contact: John Baird,president@friendsofniger.org, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/676485096587560Friends of Nigeria
Friends of Nigeria, Inc. (FON) is a community of almost 2000 expatriates who served in Nigeria. Most of our members are returned Peace Corps volunteers and staff, as well as those who served in other organizations from around the world. With approximately 500 dues-paying members, FON welcomes all who support our Mission Statement.Primary contact: Willard Clark Jr, fonigeria@gmail.com 336-269-3452
Friends of Pakistan USA
Friends of Pakistan USA is a group of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who served in Pakistan, along with Peace Corps support staff, friends, and all people interested in fostering understanding and good relations with the people of Pakistan.Primary contact: Millard Mott, kite70@hotmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfPakistanUsa
Friends of Paraguay
Friends of Paraguay (FOP) is a non-profit 501 (c)3 organization, created in 1987. Our mission is to promote cooperation and cross-cultural exchange between Paraguay and the United States through a network of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and other individuals connected to Paraguay.Primary contact: Margret Reuter, president@friendsofparaguay.org, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/16220333261/
Friends of Peace Corps Senegal
This group will support Senegal RPCVs continued engagement with development work ongoing in Senegal – both Peace Corps specific and that of non-Peace Corps affiliated organizations. It will also support engagement between RPCVs and Senegalese diaspora organizations in the United States.Primary contact: Christopher Hedrick, friendsofpcsenegal@gmail.com
Friends of Peace Corps The Gambia
The newly formed and developing Friends of Peace Corps The Gambia group aligns with NPCA’s Vision, Mission, and Goals in numerous ways. We will be the first group created that is specifically for The Gambia and raises up Returned Gambian Volunteers’ voices in the national NPCA community. We hope to connect and reconnect generations of Gambian volunteers so that a commitment to The Gambia and Peace Corps continues in their lives and in their communities. We want to create space for RPCVs to celebrate, enjoy, reminisce, and encourage each other while supporting Gambian communities, families, and individuals. We envision a strong community that will support current Peace Corps projects, as well as those created by Gambians or RPCVs. We will support the NPCA in its goal of helping the Peace Corps be the best it can be, by supporting NPCA’s national goals. We will strive to fulfill the Peace Corps’ 3rd goal by teaching about and connecting Americans to The Gambia.Primary contact: Kara Korowitz, info@friendsofpctg.org, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsofthegambia
Friends of Sierra Leone
Friends of Sierra Leone (FoSL) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1991 by a small group of returned Peace Corps Volunteers, soon joined by their Sierra Leonean friends and other volunteers who had served in Sierra Leone.Primary contact: Peggy Murrah, info@fosalone.org
Friends of South Africa
Our members share a lifelong commitment to service and are seeking a continued connection to South Africa and the Peace Corps South Africa network. Friends of South Africa aims to connect and reconnect both past and present South Africa PCVs by providing the space to support, reminisce, and encourage each other while supporting South African communities.Primary contact: Samantha Croffut, friendsofmzansi@gmail.com
Friends of Tanzania
Karibu sana to the Friends of Tanzania (FOT) website. FOT was established in 1991 as a means for Tanzanians and non-Tanzanians to work together, learn from each other, learn more about Tanzania and to support worthy projects in Tanzania -- giving back to a country many of us have come to love. Many of us (and that is nearly 400 all over the USA) are Returned Peace Corps Volunteers; others are former Teachers for East Africa or volunteers with various other secular or religious organizations. More recently, members are travelers or commercial sector visitors and employees formerly in Tanzania. We have always welcomed Tanzanians, several of whom have served on our Board and Committees and who are vital for our success. Primary contact: Allison Eriksen, info@fotanzania.org, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfTanzaniaFriends of Thailand
RPCV Thailand. Primary contact: Friends Thailand, rpcvfot@gmail.comFriends of the Dominican Republic
Friends of the Dominican Republic (FDR) is a non-profit corporation created to continue supporting Peace Corps’ work in the Dominican Republic. We summarize our work quite simply: We are a “cyber-based” membership organization of former and current Dominican Republic Peace Corps Volunteers, staff, and supporters.Primary contact:, president@fotdr.org, 425-985-7195, Facebook: https://facebook.com/friends%20of%20the%20dominican%20republic
Friends of the Eastern Caribbean
Friends of the Eastern Caribbean (FoEC) is an affiliate organization of the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA). FoEC is open to all Peace Corps Volunteers who have served in the Eastern Caribbean and others who have an interest in supporting FoEC. Primary contact: Sam Shopinski, info@friendsofec.orgFriends of Togo
Friends of Togo (FOT) is a not-for-profit organization operated solely by volunteer effort. The group, founded in 1981, is based in the Washington, DC area, and composed of RPCVs from Togo, their families, former Peace Corps Togo staff, and members of the Togolese community living in the USA. FOT’s main goal is to assist the Togolese people and Peace Corps Togo through financial support of projects, and to sponsor activities here in the US promoting Togo and bringing together those who hold the country and its people close to their hearts. Primary contact: Martin Havlovic, martinhavlovic@gmail.comFriends of Tonga
Friends of Tonga exists to promote initiatives that target human, environmental, and financial development in the Kingdom of Tonga; to coordinate aid and relief in response to disasters or crises and to serve as a community for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs), members of Tonga-based aid organizations and Tongans.Primary contact: Michael Hassett, FriendsofTonga2018@gmail.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friendsoftonga, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsoftonga/?igshid=euswt40v1nug, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/friends-of-tongaFriends of Vanuatu
To facilitate networking, knowledge exchange, projects and activities, and promotion of cultural understanding amongst all persons with a common interest in the country of Vanuatu, and to promote holistic support of U.S. Peace Corps Vanuatu volunteers. Primary contact: Brett Serwalt president@fov2.org, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/250370899581785/?source_id=114058336994868, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/friends-of-vanuatuFull Basket Belize
Full Basket Belize is a volunteer-run organization founded in 2005 by a handful of former Peace Corps Volunteers and friends. We support those working for positive change at the grassroots level in Belize. We provide scholarships to deserving students at risk of completing their high school educations. We also provide project grants to assist Belizeans in improving the education, health, environment, and economic development of their communities.Primary contact: Jo Link, jolink@fullbasketbelize.org, 1-503-680-7580, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fullbasketbelize/
Peace Corps Alumni Foundation for Philippine Development
PCAFPD is the official Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) group for the Philippines and is an affiliate of the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA). In 1983, returned Peace Corps Volunteers and staff created the Foundation as a way for former Volunteers and staff to stay connected to the Philippines and to each other in a worthy cause. PCAFPD chose human development as the focus of the organization because of a conviction that motivated, knowledgeable, and skilled individuals are the key to community change and national development.Primary contact: Steve Dienstfrey, pcafpd@gmail.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Peace-Corps-Alumni-Foundation-for-Philippine-Development-PCAFPD-422849361100710/
Peace Corps Friends of DR Congo (Zaire)
We are a group of returned Peace Corps Volunteers and Friends of DR Congo. Our group exists to: educate others about this great country and culture, provide funding and technical assistance to support humanitarian projects, sponsor opportunities for social interaction while maintaining a network of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and friends of the DRC. Primary contact: Board Members friendsofcongo@gmail.comPeace Corps Iran Association
Peace Corps Iran Association (PCIA) membership comprises volunteers and staff who served in Iran, Americans and Iranians who seek peace and understanding, and all who support the mission of PCIA. We engage in education, outreach and advocacy through reunions, conferences, and other opportunities for members to share their experiences with others. Given that Peace Corps service in Iran ended prior to the Iranian Revolution, preserving the Peace Corps legacy in oral and written histories is a priority. To augment its resources, PCIA is interested in ‘partnering’ other organizations on specific outreach and advocacy projects. Our website [www.peacecorpsiran.org] and newsletters are directed to both our members and the public. Primary contact: Jeanette Gottlieb jeanette@peacecorpsiran.orgPeace Corps Panama Friends
Peace Corps Panama Friends is a community of Peace Corps Panama volunteers, staff, families, & friends. We help our members stay in touch with Panamá and with each other. We accept donations to contribute to volunteer and other projects in Panama.We are a country-of-service affiliate of the National Peace Corps Association. We encourage our members to join and support the NPCA. Primary contact: Savannah Hicks, president@panamapcv.netReturned Peace Corps Volunteers of Madagascar
The Mission of the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Madagascar (RPCVs of Madagascar) affiliate group is to promote a better understanding of Madagascar on the part of Americans, provide a platform for information sharing with RPCVs and those who have an interest in Madagascar's development, including those currently involved with development work in Madagascar, and to foster professional and social support for group members. Primary contact: Julia Velonjara, rpcvsfriendsofmada@gmail.comRPCV Alliance for Ukraine (RPCV-AUA)
Founded in 2018, the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Alliance for Ukraine (RPCV-AUA) works to empower an international network of people, agencies, and organizations dedicated to fostering a self-determined and globally-connected Ukraine by enacting the shared values of the Peace Corps community. Our organization’s strategic goals are inspired by and rooted in our three pillars: community, information, and impact. We envision a vibrant and impactful community of Ukraine Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who continually foster their shared values to the benefit of Ukraine. Primary contact: Kevin Blossfeld, allianceforukraine@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllianceforUkraineThe Megobari Foundation
The Megobari Foundation is a network of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers that works to improve the lives of the people of Georgia, the country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. An alumni association of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and Staff that have served in the Republic of Georgia as well as their families and friends. Primary contact: Bob Eddins info@megobari.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MegobariFoundationAthens Area Association of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
We are a small group with a mix of resident and graduate student RPCV's. We coordinate with our recruiter from Columbus and hold occasional potlucks,happy hours,and volunteer activities. We participate in the International Street Fair,held in April. Primary contact: Alan Boyd, suenboyd@gmail.comBig Sky Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
We're an affiliated group of the Nation Peace Corps Association. We're open to returned Peace Corps Volunteers living in southwestern, central and eastern Montana. We meet once every two months in residences in the Gallatin Valley to share experiences and continue the Peace Corps mission. Primary contact: bigskyrpcv@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/135139240577/Boston Area Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
The Boston Area Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (BARPCV) is a non-profit organization established in 1978 and is a member of the National Peace Corps Association. Our organization consists of about 250 members, concentrated in Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire, and is fully volunteer run, with a Board of Directors and four person executive committee. Our mission is to support our communities by sharing our skills and knowledge gained through Peace Corps, life, and professional experiences. BARPCV welcomes prospective, current and returned volunteers. Primary contact: Group member leader: Matthew Walsh, info@barpcv.orgCentral Missouri Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
Central Missouri Returned Peace Corps Volunteers was formed in 1996 as part of the 35th anniversary of the Peace Corps. It now has contact with over 200 returned volunteers in the Central-Missouri area. We are an active group of RPCVs who meet regularly and participate in a variety of activities, including volunteer work, social activities, recruiting, and educational programs at local schools. Primary contact: Frank Yates, centralmorpcvs@gmail.comCentral Ohio Returned Volunteer Association (CORVA)
Welcome to CORVA, a non-profit organization of returned Peace Corps volunteers that serves as the local representative of the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA). Meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month to offer support to newly returned volunteers and friendship to former volunteers who live in central Ohio. Meetings alternate between a potluck at a CORVA member's house and an ethnic restaurant. Primary contact: Jamie Rhein corvapc@yahoo.comCentral Oklahoma RPCVs
Central Oklahoma RPCVs are committed to the Peace Corps ideals. Our group is dedicated to spreading the word about Peace Corps, supporting recruitment efforts, serving our community, and seeking new opportunities to support the Peace Corps' 3rd goal. We also seek to welcome new RPCVs to the area and assist their transition. Primary contact: Barbara Reid rpcvscentralok@gmail.com. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RSVPokc/Charlotte Area Peace Corps Association (CAPCA)
We are a community of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers in Charlotte, NC. CAPCA exists to support and serve the community through social engagement, global education, and volunteerism. Primary contact: Sarah Strozeski Charlottepeacecorps@gmail.comChicago Area Peace Corps Association
The Chicago Area Peace Corps Association serves the Chicago area and northwest Indiana. The group organizes community service events, job networking, RPCV support/mentoring and monthly ethnic dinners. CAPCA also donates thousands of dollars annual for Peace Corps Partnership Programs abroad led by Chicago area PCVs. Our biggest events of the year are the Story Slam (takes place during Peace Corps Week) and the Annual Fundraiser (takes place in October/November). We also facilitate monthly happy hours and volunteer/community service events. Primary contact: Andrew Piotrowski, admin@capca.orgCincinnati Area Returned Volunteers
Cincinnati Area Returned Volunteers (CARV) is an active NPCA affiliate organization. Our group communications are sent to about 200 members, most of whom are RPCVs. In addition to occasional informal social gatherings at local ethnic restaurants, we hold bimonthly social events with a speaker and potluck meal, and we also conduct bimonthly business meetings. It is our practice to support local area PCVs in the field through the Peace Corps Partnership Program. We actively participate in service projects and seek opportunities where the language skills and cultural knowledge of our members can be of assistance to those in our Cincinnati community. Primary contact: Gayle Linkletter, carv.rpcvs@gmail.comCoastal Carolina Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
Our mission is to provide accessibility to coastal region RPCVs in North and South Carolina to foster interaction with other RPCVs and to undertake and sponsor activities designed to realize the Third Goal of Peace Corps. We are also interested in providing new volunteers with our experiences prior to their departure for new service posts. Primary contact: Kevina Casaletto, . Facebook: https://fb.me/coastalcarolina%20rpcv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccrpcvFirst Coast Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
FCRPCV, Inc. is a non-profit organization which serves as an alumni group of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers on the first coast of Florida. Primary contact: Nina Frank, fcrpcv@gmail.com, 904-614-1177)Greater Birmingham Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
Based in Birmingham, Ala., our organization attracts RPCVs from the greater metro area and serves as an affiliate group of the National Peace Corps Association in Washington, D.C. If you served in the Peace Corps, know and want to support a current volunteer, or are considering Peace Corps service overseas, please contact us. We want to get to know you. Primary contact: Megan Evans, gbrpcv@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/277456115701340/Green Mountain Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
Green Mountain Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) offers a way for Vermont RPCVs to connect. Primary contact: Wendy Rice, greenmountainpcvs@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GMRPCVsGulf Coast Council of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
We are the home of the Houston Area Returned Peace Corps Volunteers. Our group started in 1985 and has been going strong for over 30 years. We have monthly and annual events including socials, fundraisers, community activities, helping to promote PC in schools, and our annual International Dinner and Nominating Party. See our website and Facebook pages for much more. Primary contact: Shawn Reagan, webmaster@peacecorpshouston.orgHeart of Texas Peace Corps Association (HoTPCA)
HoTPCA is an organization dedicated to supporting the mission and work of the Peace Corps. Our events consist of service, educational and social activities designed to raise the profile of Peace Corps within the Austin community and foster a greater appreciation of cultural diversity. The core of all our activities is to fulfill Peace Corps Third Goal, '… bringing the world back home'. Primary contact: hotpca@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotpca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotpca Twitter: https://twitter.com/hotpcaInland Northwest Peace Corps Association
RPCV in the Spokane area. Primary contact: inpca.spokane@gmail.comKansas City Area Peace Corps Association
The Kansas City Area Peace Corps Association is a social and service organization for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) and prospective Peace Corps Volunteers who live in the Greater Kansas City Area. Its mission is to provide volunteer service to the community, promote the Peace Corps and international awareness in the Greater Kansas City Area. Primary contact: kansascitypca@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/kc_area_rpcvs?lang=enMilwaukee Peace Corps Association
MPCA is a community of current, former, and future Peace Corps volunteers and families who continue to promote Peace Corps ideals through cultural education and the support of both local and international development organizations in the Greater Milwaukee Area. It also provides social activities and emotional support for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, those returning from abroad, and the MPCA community. Primary contact: Spencer Schien, info@milwaukeepeacecorps.orgMountain Laurel RPCV Group of Northeast Pennsylvania
Drawing its Returned Peace Corps Volunteers from residents of the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, the group's main activity consists of meeting monthly at local inexpensive ethnic restaurants. All are welcome, including RPCVs and their friends, prospective Peace Corps Volunteers, etc. Primary contact: Mimi (Mary) Stanford maso@lehigh.eduNew York City Peace Corps Association
Drawing its Returned Peace Corps Volunteers from residents of the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, the group's main activity consists of meeting monthly at local inexpensive ethnic restaurants. All are welcome, including RPCVs and their friends, prospective Peace Corps Volunteers, etc. Primary contact: Mimi (Mary) Stanford, maso@lehigh.eduNorth Texas Peace Corps Association
We are a group of returned volunteers from all walks of life coming together for camaraderie, support, networking, community improvement, and most of all, FUN! Whether you’re looking to get involved, expand your horizons, or just enjoy a happy hour with cool people, we’ve got an activity for you. Primary contact: Amy Brooks ntxsteering@yahoogroups.com Facebook: ved, expand your horizons, or just enjoy a happy hour with cool people, we’ve got an activity for you. Primary contact: Amy Brooks, https://www.facebook.com/NorthTexasPeaceCorpsAssociation/Northern Alaska Peace Corps Friends
This group is a place to learn more about Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, their experiences, the Peace Corps, and of course group event for the RPCV group Northern Alaska Peace Corps Friends. We are the local RPCV group. This is a volunteer group, although our main events tend to be geared towards Peace Corps recruiting. We have monthly meetings/get-togethers and love meeting people who are interested in the Peace Corps/RPCVs. This is one of the few places you can talk about all your Peace Corps experiences without over-sharing. Primary contact: Malie Gray northernalaska.peacecorps@gmail.com 907-457-5737Northern California Peace Corps Association
The Mission of the Northern California Peace Corps Association is: to support Returned Peace Corps Volunteers residing in Northern California, to promote a better understanding of the people of countries in which our RPCVs have served, the Third Goal of the Peace Corps, to continue making the world a better place through community service and offering small grants for community development projects, and to advocate for the needs and goals of the Peace Corps and Peace Corps community. Primary contact: President@NorCalPCA.orgNorthern Ohio Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Association
The Northern Ohio Returned Volunteer Association (NORVA) was incorporated in 1979 and is an affiliate group of the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA). NORVA's primary goal is to provide ways for returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCV's) to fulfill the Third Goal of Peace Corps, "To bring the world back home." Membership in NORVA is open to RPCV's, family and friends of current and returned members, VISTA volunteers and any other interested community members. NORVA has been involved in a variety of activities that foster better understanding of international issues; support educational programs in the community about developing nations; offer volunteer assistance in local communities; maintain connections with current Peace Corps projects around the world; and create opportunities for returned volunteers to exchange information and ideas. Primary contact: Jared Bartley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peacecorpsohioNorthern Virginia Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
The vision of the Northern Virginia Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (NOVA RPCV) is to build an international network of Peace Corps alumni to foster peace through better understanding of other cultures and social and physical geography. We encourage mentoring of potential and returning PCVs, working together in local service projects, and promoting the Third Goal of Peace Corps. We host quarterly general meetings, where we share food, conversation, and listen to a guest speaker relevant to the international community. Primary contact: Charlaine Loriston novarpcv@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/novarpcvs/Orange County Peace Corps Association
We are a community of returned, current, and future Peace Corps Volunteers and their friends and family based in Orange County, California. Primary contact: broudem@cox.net 949-463-9860Peace Corps Association of Southwest Michigan
The Peace Corps Association of Southwest Michigan is for returned PCVs and other interested people in southwestern Michigan. Primary contact: Richard Joyce rjrpcv@gmail.com 269-779-8459Peace Corps Association of Ventura County
The Peace Corps Association of Ventura County has been in existence for over 20 years. We promote community awareness of Peace Corps and advocate for Peace Corps locally and nationally. We fund special projects of volunteers from Ventura County currently serving overseas, and we provide outreach to returned Peace Corps Volunteers. We meet regularly to socialize and discuss local and international events. Please get in touch with us. We want to be a resource to current, former, and future Peace Corps volunteers and their partners and families from Ventura County. Primary contact: Benjamin RodePhiladelphia Area Peace Corps Association (PAPCA)
The Philadelphia Area Peace Corps Association (PAPCA) is the best local way to stay connected with fellow RPCVs and the Peace Corps community in the Philadelphia area. Primary contact: Sandre Voge, phillyrpcv@gmail.comPhoenix Peace Corps Association
The Phoenix Peace Corps Association is a community of former and prospective volunteers who live in the Phoenix and Central Arizona region. The focus of the group is to promote Peace Corps ideals through cultural education, community outreach and service. It also provides social activities and emotional support for returned and future Peace Corps volunteers and their families. Primary contact: Paul George Smith Jr. phoenixpeacecorpsassociation@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rpcvphoenix/, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/returned-peace-corps-volunteers-of-phoenix/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhoenixPeaceCorpsAssociationPittsburgh Area Peace Corps Association (PAPCA)
PAPCA (Pittsburgh Area Peace Corps Association) is an alumni organization for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers in the Pittsburgh region. We join together in fellowship and service work and are honored to represent Peace Corps in our communities. Most activities are open to all RPCVs and their families, regardless of membership status. We welcome all RPCVs to join in any of our events. Primary contact: Sonya Dugal, papca.pittsburgh@gmail.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pittsburghrpcv/?ref=bookmarksPortland Peace Corps Association
Welcome to the Columbia River Peace Corps Association (CRPCA), the returned Peace Corps volunteers living in the Portland, Oregon, metro area. We are committed to ideals of service and community, both at home and abroad. Connect with us if you are a potential volunteer wanting to talk with old hands, if you are an returned volunteer looking to connect with others who have shared the unique Peace Corps experience, or if you share our ideals and want to meet others of like mind. 'From the Pacific Ocean to the Columbia Gorge, from the Portland-Vancouver metro area to the mid-Willamette Valley...' Primary contact: Bill Stein, membership@crpca.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Columbia-River-Peace-Corps-Association/157474384279111Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Gulf Coast Florida
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Gulf Coast Florida (RPCVGCFL) is an organization focusing on social, service, and community outreach in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. The members of this group all served in far away countries for the United States Peace Corps. Primary contact: Maria "Betty" Bruquetas, gulfcoastrpcv@gmail.comReturned Peace Corps Volunteers of Hampton Roads, Virginia
RPCVs of Hampton Roads has existed in southeastern Virginia since the 1990s, and currently has around 80 members who served in about 45 different countries from the early 60s (“Kennedy’s Kids”) to the present. We are a social/service organization that conducts educational workshops and provides public speakers for programs at schools, scout troops, churches, etc. We also assist with recruiting efforts on behalf of the Arlington PC office in this area, and we support Hampton Roads PCVs currently serving overseas with donations of clothing, books and money. Primary contact: Erica Ryder, rpcv.hamptonroads@gmail.comReturned Peace Corps Volunteers of Long Island
Supporting RPCV in Long Island. Primary contact: Kathleen Williams-Ging, LRM1980@aol.comReturned Peace Corps Volunteers of Los Angeles
We, the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Los Angeles, are a non-profit corporation composed of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers residing in or near the greater Los Angeles area. Together we share a commitment to promoting cross-cultural awareness and international development. Our mission is to build and maintain an active team of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers for community service and social interaction. Additionally, we aim to inform the community as to the goals and accomplishments of the Peace Corps. Primary contact: Darren Drewry, info@rpcvla.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RPCVLA/Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of North Florida
The Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of North Florida share our Peace Corps and international experiences with Tallahassee and the surrounding areas. The purpose of the Organization shall be: to facilitate fellowship among returned Peace Corps volunteers and staff as well as former Vista and Ameri-Corps volunteers living in North Florida and Southern Georgia by sponsoring social activities.Primary contact: rpcvnf@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RPCV_NFReturned Peace Corps Volunteers of Northeastern New York
RPCVs of Northeastern New York (NENY) is made up of RPCVs living in eastern NY from the Canadian border down to the White Plains area. We have a potluck meeting the first Tuesday of every month and other events like happy hours, picnics, and fundraisers. Most of what we do is socializing and talking about Peace Corps past, present, and future, as well as coming up with different events to impact our community and the international projects we support. You can see more about the group on our website or Facebook page. Primary contact: Renee St. Jacques rpcvneny@gmail.com 518-730-8024) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rpcvsofnortheasternny/Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Northern Michigan
This group is for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who live in Northern Michigan. We meet in Traverse City but have members from throughout the area. Primary contact: Kama Ross, rpcv.nm@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/155081211329954Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Richmond (RPCVs of RVA)
"he mission of the RPCVs of Richmond affiliate group aligns with the NPCA’s vision of creating a vibrant and united Peace Corps community both in the United States and abroad. Members of the RPCVs of RVA are strong ambassadors for the Peace Corps and share their incredible stories, their dedication to service and their global knowledge with the greater Richmond community. This affiliate group provides a space for RPCVs to engage in monthly socials, educational outreach and volunteer activities in and around Richmond. Primary contact: Elissa Milanowski, richmondrpcvs@gmail.comReturned Peace Corps Volunteers of San Antonio, Texas
The RPCVs of San Antonio are returned Peace Corps volunteers as well as friends and family members of PCVs. We are an advocacy, educational, service, and social organization [ 501(c)4 ] and an affiliate group of the National Peace Corps Association. Activities include social events, community service and the support of Peace Corps.Primary contact: Kathleen Stellema, sarpcv@gmail.comReturned Peace Corps Volunteers of South Florida
The mission of RPCVSF is to: a) advance the cause of volunteerism for the betterment of the world and the community; b) provide an opportunity for volunteerism in South Florida and the world; and c) provide support service and networking for RPCVs living in South Florida. We welcome all RPCVs as members, and we welcome anyone to join as an Associate Member. In addition, please contact us if you would like to support our work by making a donation for one of our events or service projects. Primary contact: rpcvsf@rpcvsf.orgReturned Peace Corps Volunteers of Southern Arizona - Desert Doves
The Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Southern Arizona is a registered 501(c)(3). Also known as the Desert Doves or “Doves”, members have been meeting since the 1970's. There are two major fundraising efforts each year, with all proceeds going to support Peace Corps Partnership Projects (PCPP). The Doves continue to grow their membership, share their Peace Corps stories, give back to the local community, and contribute to the development of other communities throughout the world.Primary contact: Kathryn Tucker, rpcvtucson@gmail.comNReturned Peace Corps Volunteers of The Villages
RPCVTV provides opportunities for residents of The Villages, Florida to connect, socialize, share experiences with other villagers, as well as promote the Peace Corps third goal. Primary contact: Aixa Nuno, rpcvtv@yahoo.comReturned Peace Corps Volunteers of West Michigan
We are a geographical group of RPCV's who live in the greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area.Primary contact: Mark Bryson, rpcv@rpcvwestmichigan.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/370561583317130/Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Wisconsin- Madison
We are a group of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and other individuals who promote Peace Corps ideals by: supporting a social network for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, promoting cultural understanding and awareness of international issues, supporting the Peace Corps’ mission and active volunteers, collaborating and volunteering with non-profit organizations aligned with our goals. Primary contact: Martin Havlovic president@rpcvmadison.org 608-829-2677 (message only)) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rpcvsmadison/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rpcvs_of_madison/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/RPCVsMadisonReturned Volunteers of Buffalo, NY
We are a network of more than 200 Returned Peace Corps Volunteers in the Western New York area and are affiliated with the National Peace Corps Association. Our group seeks to: promote and support the goals of the Peace Corps, provide opportunities to serve our community, celebrate the Peace Corps experience through various social gatherings Primary contact: Alexandra (Andy) Smith buffalorpcv@yahoo.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/45930918164/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peace_corps_buffalo/, LinkedIn: https://www.peacecorpsconnect.org/companies/ms, Twitter: https://twitter.com/MsRochester Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
Rochester RPCVs is an organization of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers living and working in the Rochester, New York area. Primary contact: Richard Towsley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rochester-RPCVs-473288176206274/Sacramento Valley Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
The Sacramento Valley Returned Peace Corps Volunteers is a non-profit organization composed principally of former Peace Corps volunteers, but is open to host country nationals, or anyone else who shares our interests. The 500+ members in our distribution, mostly in the communities between Davis, the Sierra foothills, Oroville, and Stockton, have served in more than 60 countries throughout the world. Primary contact: svrpcv@gmail.comSan Diego Peace Corps Association
We are a group of returned Peace Corps Volunteers, currently living in San Diego and we take part in many fun social, athletic, and community service events throughout the year. We are also a registered non-profit organization and always happy to talk to other RPCVs! Primary contact: president@sdpca.org, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sdpcaSanta Barbara Peace Corps Association
The Santa Barbara Peace Corps Association (SBPCA) is a network of returned Peace Corps Volunteers living in the Santa Barbara area whose purpose is to promote: understanding toward the diverse ethnic and culture groups around the world, self-help among developing nations within a sound environmental framework, projects for international peace and protection of human rights, Peace Corps ideals while providing local activities and fellowship for our members. Primary contact: Naomi Kovacs (info@sbpca.org) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/27126747918Seattle Area Peace Corps Association (SEAPAX)
Our mission is to support, connect, and engage RPCVs in the greater Seattle area by: supporting RPCVs’ transition back to life in the United States, providing opportunities for RPCVs to engage in the 3rd Goal of Peace Corps and promote international understanding, providing volunteer/service opportunities with local organizations to promote local community engagement, providing opportunities to advocate for Peace Corps, providing financial support to community-based local and international organizations in the form of small grants and contributions, organizing social activities where RPCVs can connect. Primary contact: info@seapax.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seapaxSouth Central Pennsylvania Peace Corps Association
RPCV in the South Central Pennsylvania area. Primary contact: Thomas ColganSoutheast Michigan Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
A group of returned Peace Corps Volunteers, and parents and friends of Peace Corps Volunteers that are overseas. The group is regional covering SE Michigan, but welcomes friends from across the state. We work on local and international service projects - supporting Michigan PCVs overseas and RPCVs living in Michigan. We welcome your involvement. Primary contact: Adhem Elbezra, semirpcvorg@gmail.com 734-464-1897Southern Oregon Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
We are a community of returned Peace Corps volunteers in the Southern Oregon area. We meet four times a year for socializing, in addition to other activities such as participating in July 4th parades, giving presentations at career days and multicultural festivals, fundraising for PCV and RPCV projects, and volunteering for local causes. All members are committed to Peace Corps ideals both individually, and as a group, and strive to support each other and promote the Peace Corps as the life changing and enriching experience it is for both PCVs and their host countries. Primary contact: southernoregonrpcvs@gmail.comSouthwest Ohio Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
The Southwest Ohio Returned Volunteer Organization (SORVO) is an active affiliate of the National Peace Corps Association with Dayton area members who are Returned Peace Corps Volunteers. We conduct an annual service project, recruit PCVs at Dayton’s A World A’Fair, hold bi-monthly events with a speaker (RPCV or community speaker), support PC host country projects, and enjoy joint activities with our fellow RPCVs of the Cincinnati Area Returned Volunteer (CARV) group. Primary contact: skylantzwagner@gmail.com 678-814-2185St. Louis Peace Corps Association
For Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs), currently-serving Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs)/EPCV's and friends of the Peace Corps in the St. Louis metropolitan Area. We host social gatherings and encourage professional networking, advocacy and community service. Primary contact: Amy Morros stlouispeacecorps@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12411160/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stlpeacecorpsTampa Bay Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
This group is for current, former and future United States Peace Corps Volunteers living in the Tampa Bay Florida area and their families. It is an informal group without legal registration or membership dues. We have over 200 members and host occasional social events and periodic service projects. We collaborate and communicate with other RPCV groups in Sarasota, Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and the Panhandle. Primary contact: Heidi Bissell tamparpcvs@gmail.comWest Cascade Peace Corps Association (Eugene, OR)
The West Cascade Peace Corps Association (WCPCA) was founded in the 1980s by a group of returned Peace Corps volunteers as a means of staying connected while carrying out our mission. Most of our members come from Oregon's southern Willamette Valley, especially Eugene-Springfield, but we have members from throughout Oregon as well as current PCVs. Membership is open to all RPCVs, Peace Corps staff, and supporters. We invite prospective Peace Corps volunteers, active Peace Corps volunteers, and their relatives and friends to take part in our activities and join the organization. Primary contact: info@westcascadepca.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RPCVEugeneWestern Montana Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
We are an NPCA affiliated group representing much of Montana. The majority of our members come from Western and Northwestern Montana, including Missoula and the surrounding area. We also have some members from other parts of the state including Helena, Kalispell, Great Falls, Billings, and the Bozeman area. Primary contact: James Burchfield wmrpcv@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wmrpcv/Western North Carolina Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
The Western North Carolina Returned Peace Corps Volunteers is a group of RPCVs that supports Peace Corps projects and meets on a regular basis. We raise money to support projects being done by current volunteers overseas, assist returning volunteers to readjust and settle in our community, educate the public about the Peace Corps, get together for social events. Primary contact: Barbara C Stickle, info@wncrpcv.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WNC-Peace-Corps-215169455241284/CDC Peace Corps Work Group
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Peace Corps Work Group’s (PCWG) mission is to promote collaboration between the CDC and the Peace Corps by bringing the unique perspective of current and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers to CDC to further the goals of both agencies. Primary contact: Suzanne Marks, pcwg@cdc.govDepartment of Health & Human Services Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Employee Resource Group (HHS RPCV ERG)
The purpose of the HHS RPCV ERG is to strengthen personal and professional connections across HHS in order to support those committed to advancing the shared missions of the U.S. Peace Corps and the Department of Health and Human Services. Primary contact: Alejandra O'Connor RPCV@hhs.govFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) RPCV Affinity Group
The FEMA RPCV Affinity Group envisions a united and vibrant Peace Corps community - one that is mobilized to create social change. To achieve this vision, the FEMA RPCV Affinity Group will champion a lifelong commitment to Peace Corps ideals within the Emergency Management sector. That means that we will strive to support all RPCV’s at FEMA regardless of their employee type, location, or years of service. Primary contact: Chad Ryerson Chad.Ryerson@fema.dhs.govGSA Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Employee Association
GSA-based RPCVs, and friends, group focused on professional development, community service, and social engagement. The U.S General Services Administration (GSA) Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) Employee Association was established to continue the spirit and mission of Peace Corps by supporting the local community, improving ourselves, and encouraging Returned Peace Corps Volunteer camaraderie. Primary contact: Jerome Robinson GREABoard@gsa.gov/202-417-5999Returned Peace Corps Volunteers @ State
The goal of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers @ State is to provide an opportunity for State employees who were Peace Corps volunteers to communicate, network and interact more effectively. The group serves as a hub for RPCVs/State Department employees who are interested in keeping a connection with their fellow RPCVs and supporting Peace Corps activities in the field. RPCVs @ State aims to promote Peace Corps abroad and at home as an excellent opportunity to serve our country, and to support PCV projects through the Peace Corps Partnership program. Primary contact: Bob Viglietta RPCVs@state.govReturned Peace Corps Volunteers at HUD
The objectives of RPCVs at HUD shall include, but are not limited to, the following: "To serve as a point of contact and support for Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) employees at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). To support RPCVs as they apply the skills they acquired in the Peace Corps (PC) towards their work at HUD in fulfillment of HUD’s mission. To support Peace Corps’ Third Goal efforts, defined in the 1961 Peace Corps Act, as follows: “To promote a better understanding of other people on the part of American people”. All current and former employees of HUD, irrespective of their status as Management or Staff, direct hire or contractor, RPCV or non-RPCV, are welcome and eligible for full Membership. Primary contact: Kevin Elliott rpcv@hud.govReturned Peace Corps Volunteers at National Institutes of Health
RPCV at National Institutes of Health. Primary contact: Collen Dundas colleen.dundas@nih.govReturned Peace Corps Volunteers at the Corporation for National and Community Service (RPCVs@CNCS)
RPCVs@CNCS group possesses a commitment to Peace Corps ideals and is focused on supporting RPCVs in efforts to create a world that reflects these ideals. The mission of the RPCVs@CNCS group is to facilitate networking opportunities for RPCVs, advocate for the hiring of RPCVs, and facilitate service opportunities. Primary contact: Amanda Franklyn RPCVs@cns.govReturned Peace Corps Volunteers at the Department of Transportation
RPCV at the Department of Transportation.Primary contact: Planning Team rpcvs@dot.gov
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers at USAID
RPCVs@AID’s mission is to foster a community of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) working within USAID. We aim to embody both the mission of USAID, as well as the spirit of Peace Corps’ 3rd Goal, to promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans, by engaging members in social events, volunteerism and personal and professional development. Primary contact: Jeffrey Levine rpcv@usaid.govRPCVs & Friends at USDA
Open to all USDA employees and contractors of USDA, our objectives are: to champion lifelong commitment to national service ideals, to facilitate communication and foster a sense of community amongst and between RPCVs & other employees through social media events and volunteer opportunities, and to provide information-sharing tools for employees worldwide who are interested in the work of RPCVs and Friends of USDA Primary contact: PeaceCorps@USDA.govRPCVs @ EPA
RPCVs@EPA is a nationwide network of over 500 EPA employees who are also Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, former Peace Corps staff, and Peace Corps supporters committed to protecting human health and the environment, and promoting world peace and friendship. We are an EPA-recognized, nonlabor employee group with membership open to all EPA employees who support the purpose and goals of RPCVs@EPA. RPCVs@EPA members work in all EPA Regions, Laboratories, Headquarters and Potomac Yard, and Cincinnati and Research Triangle Park. Primary contact: Hayley Gross RPCVs@epa.govRPCVs and Friends @ Labor
The purpose of the Department of Labor RPCV affinity group is to strengthen personal and professional connections across all Department of Labor agencies and offices and support those committed to advancing the shared missions of the U.S. Peace Corps and the Department of Labor. Primary contact: rpcv@dol.govRPCVs for Environmental Action
The Returned Peace Corps Volunteers for Environmental Action (RPCV4EA) is open to all current, returned, or Response volunteers who are interested in preventing and mitigating climate change, providing clean water and energy, and promoting sustainable development worldwide. Primary contact: Kate Schachter info@rpcv4ea.org 1-608-440-0674) Twitter: https://twitter.com/rpcvs4eaRPCVs@HRSA
RPCVs@HRSA is a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) employee resource group (ERG) for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) and others who have or are interested in working or living abroad. Mission: to further the mission of HRSA by recruiting, supporting, and leveraging the unique skills and experiences of RPCVs.Primary contact: Krista Mastel RPCVs@hrsa.gov Info Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex3wJdFy-cABlack RPCV in the DMV
The mission of Black Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (BRPCV) is to support prospective, current, and returned Black Peace Corps Volunteers at home and abroad. Black RPCV in the DMV creates a safe space for Black volunteers to share resources, experiences, and opinions; promotes partnerships with the United States Peace Corps and its affiliates; increases the recruitment efforts for prospective volunteers in Black communities; and educates partners on diversity and inclusion. Primary contact: Charlaine Loriston, BlackRPCV.DMV@gmail.comLGBT Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
We are an organization of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender people and others who are Peace Corps volunteer alumni, current volunteers, former and current staff members and friends. Founded in Washington D.C. in 1991, we have members throughout the country and around the world who have served in Peace Corps since its beginning in 1961. We’re made up of a national steering committee, together with regional chapters. Primary contact: Hale Sargent, lgbrpcv@lgbrpcv.org, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lgbrpcv, Twitter: https://twitter.com/LGBT_RPCVWomen of Peace Corps Legacy
The Women of Peace Corps Legacy mission is to bring the diverse women of the Peace Corps together to serve communities and create a better world for future generations. We do not seek to create programs but to partner with and highlight the work of those existing organizations and programs that are effectively addressing the issues of women and girls. We aspire to represent all those women whose lives have been positively affected by Peace Corps, those currently serving and those who have served over the last 50 plus years. Primary contact: Kathleen Corey, womenofpeacecorpslegacy@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wpclegacy, Instagram: http://instagram.com/womenofpeacecorpslegacy, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/5075297 , Twitter: https://twitter.com/WPCLegacyAlliance for Intercultural Understanding
The PCAIU shares NPCA’s vision of intersectionality. Through an alliance of engaged and like-minded NPCA affiliates and RPCVS who served in predominantly Muslim nations, we intend to unite, organize and motivate our members to fulfil the Third Goal Pledge and enhance our ability to act as instruments of intercultural understanding. The PCAIU will reach out to individual RPCVs and to NPCA affiliated groups to continue what for many of us has been a lifelong engagement in support of the goals and ideals of Peace Corps. Primary contact: tony@afghanconnections.orgHealth Justice for Peace Corps Volunteers
To ensure that Peace Corps Volunteers, sick or injured by their service overseas, obtain the support and benefits to which they are entitled by law. We do this through individual support and advocacy and proposing and encouraging policy change. We offer an opportunity for people to connect with others going through difficult times who might otherwise feel ashamed for getting ill and frustrated by the bureaucracy. Primary contact: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Health-Justice-for-Peace-Corps-Volunteers/252575374823790High Atlas Foundation
HAF uses a participatory approach that is driven by community beneficiaries in every step of the development process, from prioritizing goals to project implementation and evaluation. Key to this approach is the facilitation of community planning meetings, where beneficiaries jointly determine the projects they’ve chosen to undertake and create action plans. This participatory method is integral to Morocco’s national vision for sustainable human development. HAF recognizes the need for top-down support of grassroots initiatives. To this end, HAF works to support understanding and use of the participatory approach in all levels of government and society. Primary contact: Youssef Ben-Meir, haf@highatlasfoundation.org, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HighAtlasFoundation/Impact Corps
Theory of change: If we build social-venture capacity of RPCVs who already possess demonstrated passion for change, real-world experience, and solid technical and soft skills, then we can exponentially increase the impact of the Peace Corps community. Impact Corps targets what founders/leaders of social ventures need most: clarity, capability, community, and capital.Primary contact: Juliana Essen, impact-corps@globalwellbeinginstitute.orgPartnering for Peace - Friends of Peace Corps and Rotary
Our vision is to improve service and friendship locally and globally by helping Rotarians, current international service volunteers and returned international service volunteers of various countries, to work together on projects that are consistent with the goals of both Rotary and such organizations. Our mission is to bring Rotary International and the United States Peace Corps closer together through a formal agreement that makes it easier for Rotarians, Peace Corps volunteers, and returned Peace Corps volunteers to meet and carry out Peace Corps’ Three Goals and Rotary’s Future Vision for humanitarian service. Primary contact: Stephen Werner, info@partneringforpeace.org, +1-303-809-8986Peace Corps Community for Refugees
Through this group, we aim to engage the broader Peace Corps Community in the national and international support of refugees. It is doing so with the firm conviction that Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, by virtue of their training and experience, have the cross cultural skills, adaptability and commitment to make a significant contribution in this global humanitarian effort. Primary contact: Barbara Busch, info@pcc4refugees.orgPC to Politics
Inspired by the idea that a Peace Corps volunteer’s service does not end after two years but continues throughout our lives. Peace Corps to Politics goal is to support both current & prospective political leaders. We facilitate and encourage RPCVs to run for office. Primary contact: Wendy Owens (301-742-5676) Email: peacecorps2politics@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/PCtoPoliticsGibran Mancus
I am an assistant professor at the Capstone College of Nursing at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. His recent research focuses on the factors of the built and social environment that intersect with violence as a factor of health. He is developing interventions utilizing green spaces to mitigate community violence and promote resilience to climate change. Primary contact: Gibran Mancus gmancus@gmail.com 9143567847Museum of the Peace Corps Experience
Get involved with this ground-breaking committee organized to establish a permanent Museum of the Peace Corps Experience. We believe the establishment of a museum dedicated to sharing the story of the Peace Corps experience will provide a significant opportunity to expand understanding of our shared humanity and contribute to furthering the needs of civil society. There will never be a time better than now to remember the people, the work, the hope and the heart that has been and is the Peace Corps. Fulfill the third goal of Peace Corps. Get your voice heard. Utilize your skills. We can do this together as we continue looking forward. Primary contact: contactus@peacecorpsmuseum.orgPeace Corps Kids
"Peace Corps Kids connects and engages intercultural families who have formed because of the Peace Corps experience. Their goals include to: build community and connection among children of RPCVs and their families by providing a platform to share stories, perspectives and resources; share stories that build intercultural bridges among people and groups from different countries or with different backgrounds; and advance inclusion and social justice by supporting members and organizations like the Peace Corps that are doing this kind of work. strong>Primary contact: Julie Sifuentes, julie@peacecorpskids.com, Facebook: https://facebook.com/peacecorpskids, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peacecorpskids/, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peace-corps-kids, Twitter: https://twitter.com/peacecorpskidsPeace Corps Worldwide
Peace Corps Worldwide celebrates the Peace Corps experience by publishing stories from around the world by Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs), and Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs), to share with all who have a desire for international understanding - an essential Peace Corps Third Goal activity to provide a link between the cultures of the world and our culture. Primary contact: Email: peacecorpsworldwide@gmail.comReturned Peace Corps Volunteers at Yale
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers at Yale came together to help promote the third goal of the Peace Corps: To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans. The group will focus on sharing the culture from our countries of service, promoting outreach for international affairs at Yale, and learning from each other's experiences. Primary contact: Patrick WiedornRPCV Oral History Archives Project
Vision: Preserve the legacy of Peace Corps as experienced and articulated by individual Peace Corps Volunteers. Mission: To find and interview all returned Peace Corps Volunteers about their intercultural service experiences and deposit the recordings in the University of Kentucky Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History and the National Archives at the John F. Kennedy Library. The Project is now assembling a team of dedicated RPCVs to produce more recordings, expand the number of interviewers, design a website and social media presence and take the Project to a new phase, all the time adhering to the quality of interviews and technology standards needed to preserve the recorded Peace Corps experiences in perpetuity. Primary contact: Evelyn Ganzglass, oralhistoryproject@peacecorpsconnect.org, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peacecorpsoralhistory/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peace.corps.oral.history/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PC_OralHistoryRPCVs in Libraries, Museums and Archives
RPCVs in Libraries, Museums and Archives aims to assist with the development of sustainable libraries in developing areas of the world. They are interested in connecting with like-minded individuals and affiliate groups, and supporting community-based projects. Their primary constituents are RPCVs who have established and/or worked in libraries, museums, and archives that function in developing areas of the world. Primary contact: Kay CassellShriver Peaceworker Fellows Program
Each year on a competitive basis the Peaceworker Program invites 6-10 RPCVs to participate in a two year social change leadership program integrating three key components: graduate study, community service leadership, and ethical reflection. Fellows are supported by a graduate assistantship that includes tuition, health insurance and living stipend benefits. Established at UMBC with the founding of the Shriver Center in 1993, Peaceworker is grounded in the early 1960s vision of Sargent Shriver and President Kennedy who realized the potential impact of Peace Corps Volunteers returning home ready to apply the lessons and experience they had gained abroad. Primary contact: Joby Taylor pwapplication@umbc.edu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshrivercenter/TCP Global
TCP Global evolved from The Colombia Project and continues the dual mission to: 1) provide affordable loans to impoverished entrepreneurs and 2) to establish a steady revenue stream for grassroots organizations working effectively to serve marginalized communities. TCP Global does the fund raising, mentoring and loan tracking necessary to build zero-overhead, sustainable micro-loan programs in underserved communities. TCP Global partners with any effective grassroots organization but is particularly interested in working through PCVs and RPCVs to serve their Peace Corps communities. Primary contact: Helene Dudley, helenedudley@yahoo.com, 305-856-5573, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/www.tcpglobal/photos/?ref=page_internalRPCV Associations
National Peace Corps Association
National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) is a mission-driven social impact organization that encourages and celebrates lifelong commitment to Peace Corps ideals. NPCA supports a united and vibrant Peace Corps community, including current and returned Peace Corps volunteers, current and former staff, host country nationals, family and friends in our efforts to create a better world. NPCA exists to fulfill three specific goals: help the Peace Corps be the best it can be, empower members and affiliate groups to thrive, amplify the Peace Corps community’s global social impact.Writers and News
Peace Corps Worldwide
Peace Corps Worldwide celebrates the Peace Corps experience by publishing stories from around the world by Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs), and Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs), to share with all who have a desire for international understanding. This effort is at the heart of the Third Goal of the Peace Corps — to “bring the world back home."Documentary
A Towering Task, Peace Corps documentary
A Towering Task: The Story of the Peace Corps is an institutional history documentary about the unique government agency founded under President John F. Kennedy and to this date serving with thousands of volunteers in over 60 countries. To date over 230,000 volunteers have served in 142 countries.RPCV Organizations Directory
National Peace Corps Association
Through National Peace Corps Association - a directory of 180 different RPCV groups, all in some way affiliated with the NPCA. Groups are categorized by the current state in which the RPCVs live or the country in which they served during their time in the Peace Corps.Host Country RPCV Organizations
Amigos de Bolivia y Peru
Promoting and supporting educational and charitable, cultural, development support, scientific, social exchange and interaction activities for the purpose of promoting cooperation, and the understanding among the peoples of Bolivia and/or Peru and the peoples of the United States of America.Primary contact: Gloria Levin, glorialevin@verizon.net or 301-320-5068
Amigos de Honduras
Amigos de Honduras (Friends of Honduras) is an affiliate of the National Peace Corps Association. We are incorporated as a nonprofit corporation in the state of Washington. We have members (Peace Corps Volunteers, Staff and friends) throughout the United States and overseas. We publish a quarterly newsletter. We fund and accept donations for grants for projects in Honduras. Members attend and organize reunions of RPCVs.Primary contact: Loren Hintz, ldhintz@bellsouth.net
Regional RPCV Groups
Athens Area Association of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
"We are a small group with a mix of resident and graduate student RPCV's. We coordinate with our recruiter from Columbus and hold occasional potlucks,happy hours,and volunteer activities. We participate in the International Street Fair,held in April."Primary contact: Alan Boyd suenboyd@gmail.com
Big Sky Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
We're an affiliated group of the Nation Peace Corps Association. We're open to returned Peace Corps Volunteers living in southwestern, central and eastern Montana. We meet once every two months in residences in the Gallatin Valley to share experiences and continue the Peace Corps mission.Primary contact: bigskyrpcv@gmail.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/135139240577/
Government Affiliated RPCV Organizations
CDC Peace Corps Work Group
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Peace Corps Work Group’s (PCWG) mission is to promote collaboration between the CDC and the Peace Corps by bringing the unique perspective of current and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers to CDC to further the goals of both agencies.Primary contact: Suzanne Marks, pcwg@cdc.gov
Department of Health & Human Services Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Employee Resource Group (HHS RPCV ERG)
The purpose of the HHS RPCV ERG is to strengthen personal and professional connections across HHS in order to support those committed to advancing the shared missions of the U.S. Peace Corps and the Department of Health and Human Services.Primary contact: Alejandra O'Connor, www.RPCV@hhs.gov
Affinity RPCV Groups
Black RPCV in the DMV
The mission of Black Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (BRPCV) is to support prospective, current, and returned Black Peace Corps Volunteers at home and abroad. Black RPCV in the DMV creates a safe space for Black volunteers to share resources, experiences, and opinions; promotes partnerships with the United States Peace Corps and its affiliates; increases the recruitment efforts for prospective volunteers in Black communities; and educates partners on diversity and inclusion.Primary contact: Charlaine Loriston, BlackRPCV.DMV@gmail.com
LGBT Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
We are an organization of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender people and others who are Peace Corps volunteer RPCVs, current volunteers, former and current staff members and friends. Founded in Washington D.C. in 1991, we have members throughout the country and around the world who have served in Peace Corps since its beginning in 1961. We’re made up of a national steering committee, together with regional chapters.Primary contact: Hale Sargent, lgbrpcv@lgbrpcv.org, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lgbrpcv, Twitter: https://twitter.com/LGBT_RPCV
Issue-Related RPCV Groups
Alliance for Intercultural Understanding
The PCAIU shares NPCA’s vision of intersectionality. Through an alliance of engaged and like-minded NPCA affiliates and RPCVS who served in predominantly Muslim nations, we intend to unite, organize and motivate our members to fulfil the Third Goal Pledge and enhance our ability to act as instruments of intercultural understanding. The PCAIU will reach out to individual RPCVs and to NPCA affiliated groups to continue what for many of us has been a lifelong engagement in support of the goals and ideals of Peace Corps.Primary contact: tony@afghanconnections.org
Health Justice for Peace Corps Volunteers
To ensure that Peace Corps Volunteers, sick or injured by their service overseas, obtain the support and benefits to which they are entitled by law. We do this through individual support and advocacy and proposing and encouraging policy change. We offer an opportunity for people to connect with others going through difficult times who might otherwise feel ashamed for getting ill and frustrated by the bureaucracy.
Primary contact: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Health-Justice-for-Peace-Corps-Volunteers/252575374823790
Other RPCV Organizations
Gibran Mancus
I am an assistant professor at the Capstone College of Nursing at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. His recent research focuses on the factors of the built and social environment that intersect with violence as a factor of health. He is developing interventions utilizing green spaces to mitigate community violence and promote resilience to climate change.Primary contact: Gibran Mancus, gmancus@gmail.com, 914-356-7847
Museum of the Peace Corps Experience
Get involved with this ground-breaking committee organized to establish a permanent Museum of the Peace Corps Experience. We believe the establishment of a museum dedicated to sharing the story of the Peace Corps experience will provide a significant opportunity to expand understanding of our shared humanity and contribute to furthering the needs of civil society. There will never be a time better than now to remember the people, the work, the hope and the heart that has been and is the Peace Corps. Fulfill the third goal of Peace Corps. Get your voice heard. Utilize your skills. We can do this together as we continue looking forward.Primary contact: contactus@peacecorpsmuseum.org