Peace Corps Volunteer | What's Life Like for An RPCV

My Memoir of my service as a Peace Corps Volunteer- www.amazon.com Peace Corps took me across the world, hitchhiking through rural Africa, on endless train rides through bustling India, on foot through the Himalayas, traveling by rickshaw in Thailand, by boat in Laos, and ferries in Vietnam. In the course of my epic and enlightening journey tramping the globe, I endured danger, delay, and dismaying circumstances. Life is calling, how far will you go? Jeremiah Allen, RPCV Namibia Managing Director/Guide Wild Safari Africa -First in Flight LLC Email: jermibia@wildsafariafrica.com Website: www.wildsafariafrica.com ph: 720.272.0828 From: cedarspringwolf Views: 28 0 ratings Time: 02:21 More in Travel & Events

Empower Women in Africa | Sponsor a Student

Angie is a secretary and EWA ambassador at Nambula Combined School in Uukwaluudhi, Namibia. With the help of a Peace Corps volunteer, they started a girls club in 2008. Angie has continued on her own to empower the girls' lives and create hope and opportunity for brighter futures. Because of her dedication and the evident need for further assistance, we are proud to work with her to bring sponsorship opportunities to their school! They have even sent baskets made by women in the community who recognize the need for funds for the girls. To purchase a basket from Uukwaluudhi to provide more funds for their scholarship program, please contact us at Info@empowerwomeninafrica.com. For more information about our programs and what you can do to help, visit us at empowerwomeninafrica.com or find us on facebook at www.facebook.com We look forward to hearing from you and joining our team to bring more educational and economic opportunities to girls and women in rural Africa. From: EmpowerWomenInAfrica Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:59 More in Education

Dancing in Ovamboland Namibia

Shimbaba's bar in Omuntele. Two Peace Corps Volunteers return 10 years later to reunite with friends in northern Namibia. From: ElagoNamibia Views: 2 0 ratings Time: 01:50 More in People & Blogs

Peace Corps Family Album - Namibia

Meet Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who served in Namibia and hear some of their stories From: erniezaremba Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 03:57 More in Nonprofits & Activism

Peace Corps Family Album - Namibia

Meet Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who served in Namibia and hear some of their stories. From: erniezaremba Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 02:36 More in Nonprofits & Activism

Peace Corps Namibia Group 34 - Can't Wait to be King

This video was taken during our first week of training. Dibbs to our incredibly talented choreographers :) From: svromant Views: 10 0 ratings Time: 02:32 More in People & Blogs

Don't Stop Believing

Peace Corps Namibia Group 32 singing "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey From: lancemcneill Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 03:15 More in Music

A Day In the Life of A Peace Corps Volunteer in Africa

A day in my life as a volunteer teacher in Namibia. Allow me to clarify my lecture with the kids, I asked the kids for a good explanation and a bad explanation, so when I said "That's a terrible explanation!" it was meant as a compliment because I asked for a bad explanation. From: GentleTaipan Views: 1 1 ratings Time: 02:39 More in Music

Conversation Series Day 3 PANEL part 2 of 2

"Youth Empowerment -- Are you Ready?" Wednesday, 29 June 2011 This conversation involved four influential leaders, who shared their insight on how youth can impact Special Olympics strategies and their communities through partnerships, government officials, and Special Olympics Programs. Youth empowerment and engagement are essential to the success of the Special Olympics movement. When youth are given the opportunity to get engaged, the results have a remarkable impact on individuals and communities. The panel discussion here includes Moderator Clint Armistead, Special Olympics Youth Leader & Activist, Peace Corps Volunteer in Ecuador; Jennifer Corriero, Executive Director & Co-Founder, TakingITGlobal; Deidre Lind, Executive Director, Mattel Children's Foundation and Mattel Philanthropy Programs; Linda Potter, Unified Sports Organizer and Volunteer; Dr. Vetumbuavi Veii, Director of Sport, Ministry of Youth, National Services, Sport and Culture, Republic of Namibia From: SpecialOlympicsHQ Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 06:03 More in Nonprofits & Activism

Conversation Series Day 3 PANEL part 1 of 2

"Youth Empowerment -- Are you Ready?" Wednesday, 29 June 2011 This conversation involved four influential leaders, who shared their insight on how youth can impact Special Olympics strategies and their communities through partnerships, government officials, and Special Olympics Programs. Youth empowerment and engagement are essential to the success of the Special Olympics movement. When youth are given the opportunity to get engaged, the results have a remarkable impact on individuals and communities. The panel discussion here includes Moderator Clint Armistead, Special Olympics Youth Leader & Activist, Peace Corps Volunteer in Ecuador; Jennifer Corriero, Executive Director & Co-Founder, TakingITGlobal; Deidre Lind, Executive Director, Mattel Children's Foundation and Mattel Philanthropy Programs; Linda Potter, Unified Sports Organizer and Volunteer; Dr. Vetumbuavi Veii, Director of Sport, Ministry of Youth, National Services, Sport and Culture, Republic of Namibia From: SpecialOlympicsHQ Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 09:48 More in Nonprofits & Activism

Traditional Vuvuzela Kudu horn

Dan trumpeting on the traditional vuvuzela in Peace Corps Namibia From: lancemcneill Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 00:14 More in Travel & Events

PC Namibia - Land of the Brave

A compilation of over 7500 photographs from my two years as Peace Corps volunteer in Namibia From: moesyczlak Views: 2 0 ratings Time: 05:26 More in People & Blogs

Peace Corps, The Host Family Experience

Interviews with Peace Corps Volunteers about their experience living with host country nationals and tours of their homesteads. Created by Cedar Wolf From: cedarspringwolf Views: 25 1 ratings Time: 35:11 More in Nonprofits & Activism

Camp GLOW Namibia - 2008

A week long leadership camp hosted by Peace Corps Volunteers and host country nationals in Namibia. From: cedarspringwolf Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 32:32 More in Nonprofits & Activism

PCNAM26 - Omweyapo

Pre-Service Training for Peace Corps Group 26, Namibia. Nov 2006-Jan 2007. From: cedarspringwolf Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 50:56 More in Nonprofits & Activism

The Volunteer Experience

Interviews with Peace Corps Volunteers in Namibia about their living situation and work environment. From: cedarspringwolf Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:04:54 More in Travel & Events

Eating a mopane worm

Trying a mopane worm (caterpillar) for the first time. Cooked, it wasn't so bad. The event was part of the Peace Corps Namibia culture day during pre-service training. From: lancemcneill Views: 2 0 ratings Time: 00:46 More in Travel & Events

6 Months in 60 Seconds

A montage of photos from the first 6 months here in Namibia as a Peace Corps Volunteer with group 32. The song is "Trashcan" by Delta Spirit From: mflick714 Views: 2 0 ratings Time: 01:11 More in Entertainment

Alyssa Rosemartin: Peace Corps Nicaragua, 2000-2002

Alyssa Rosemartin is a graduate student in the University of Arizona, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' School of Natural Resources. She served in the Peace Corps in Nicaragua from 2000-2002 as an environmental educator. Alyssa tells us that once she built relationships within the community, her service became meaningful to her. She worked with teachers in elementary schools in Mina El Limón, a gold mining town of 10000 people. As an environmental educator she and the teachers engaged their students with out-of-school reforestation projects and organic vegetable gardens. Alyssa found a number of her Peace Corps experiences have been extremely helpful in preparing her for a career. From: Arizona Views: 917 0 ratings Time: 04:08 More in Education

"Another dive spot" Ireneandjason's photos around Phuket, Thailand

A TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow of a travel blog to Phuket, Thailand by TravelPod blogger Ireneandjason titled "Another dive spot" Ireneandjason's travel blog entry: "we flew from kuala lampur to phuket island in southern thailand. arriving to this location without a clue as to where to stay is a frustrating experience. because of course there are the touts that want you to stay in the resorts we cannot afford who tell us that there is nothing else. or that it is full. next is the taxi service who also tells us there is no way to get to kata without them. we point to the minibus sign, thankfully written in english and they throw up there hands in disgust and leave us alone. we got dropped off in kata at lucky's guesthouse by the minibus and they thankfully had rooms available. we went out to dinner and sat next to a lady who looked like a blonde cruella deville with a British accent chatting up a local thai gal about how she found Buddhism and how she was so important in namibia or somewhere and how the people of thailand want this or that and finally ended with calling this gal her thai daughter. it was so strange because she spoke so loudly, we couldn't help but hear. after this we walked the main strip and happened upon an open dive shop. we signed up for a trip right away and went back to get some sleep. the next 3 days we dove out near phi phi and ko racha. we dove near where the movie the beach was filmed the first day. we had 4 dives, including an evening dive <b>...</b> From: TripAdvisorTRIPWOW1 Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:06 More in Travel & Events

My Piece of the Peace Corps, Namibia '07-'08

What serving in the Peace Corps has done for me. Kayengona Village, Kavango Region, Namibia, Africa, 2007-2008. From: cedarspringwolf Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:43 More in Travel & Events

How I'm Living Peace Corps Africa Edition

A short video showing my home in Peace Corps Namibia From: lancemcneill Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 05:03 More in Pets & Animals

Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Share About Their Experiences Overseas - FOX 2 News Morning Detroit

Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Anna Skinner (Namibia) and Perry Teicher (Kazakhstan) discuss there experiences serving overseas on FOX 2 News Morning in Detroit on October 15, 2010. From: peacecorps Views: 1228 4 ratings Time: 05:59 More in Nonprofits & Activism

Becca Zambia - Peace Corps Volunteers - Sand-Surfing in Namibia.mp4

In October 2009, Peace Corps Volunteers Becca Commissaris and Mindy Roberts took a break from their village activities and went to Namibia for some fun in the sun and some sand-surfing..... From: RandyatWayne Views: 568 0 ratings Time: 08:32 More in Entertainment

Peace Corps Namibia

teacher's flat From: slmslc Views: 69 0 ratings Time: 06:01 More in Travel & Events

Best Photos near Sesriem, Namibia - Incl. Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei, Climbers Deadvlei, Mars Anyone?

tripwow.tripadvisor.com The best pictures of Sesriem taken by travel bloggers at TravelPod.com the web's premier travel blogging platform. Slideshow created at TripWow.com by TripAdvisor™. Top Pics of Sesriem - "03-Dune Moonset" by Spudbraham from a blog titled "Sossusvlei" Excerpt: "We rented another car to go across the Namib desert to view the famous Sousousvlei sand dunes and take a hike in the Naukluft mountains. The distances are vast here, it took us 5hrs each way to drive and see the dunes. Granted, that's over fairly horrible gravel roads but it would " ... - "Oasis in the desert" by Sarahanddoug from a blog titled "The Namib Dunes" Excerpt: "Today we woke up at 3am by mistake!!! Bernie, our safari guide, thought it was 4am but it was 3am!!! Luckily Jules realised and everyone went back to bed for an hour. However, we were lucky tp spot a jackal wandering near our tent! We stumbled onto the safari truck at 5am so we could " ... - "19 Climbers Deadvlei" by Heatheravan from a blog titled "Dead Vlei" Excerpt: "Namibia is a bit like Australia - everywhere is a long way, away and there is not too much to see on the journey! After a few more dramas and delays, we finally set off for Sesriem (the gateway to the biggest sand dunes in the world) about midday, in our little Avis hire car, with " ... - "Picturesque Dunes" by Goodrichodyssey from a blog titled "Dunes" Excerpt: "Despite being Namibia's number 1 tourist attraction, Sossusvlei still manages to feel isolated. We <b>...</b> From: tripadvisorTRIPWOWf Views: 8 0 ratings Time: 02:08 More in Travel & Events

Giraffe Theory- Final Four Frenzy

This is Giraffe Theory's last video with four people. Parker is leaving in November to work for the Peace Corps in Namibia. We'll miss him! From: laurennoni Views: 490 8 ratings Time: 07:26 More in Entertainment

Host Family Experience (2of5)

PCVs talk about why they joined the Peace Corps and what their living situation is like. Host Family Experience (1of5) www.youtube.com Host Family Experience (2of5) www.youtube.com Host Family Experience (3of5) www.youtube.com Host Family Experience (4of5) www.youtube.com Host Family Experience (5of5) www.youtube.com From: cedarspringwolf Views: 484 1 ratings Time: 08:51 More in Nonprofits & Activism

Peace Corps Namibia 32 Anthem

Peace Corps Namibia 32 Anthem Hamba tliziyo yam Uye ezulwini Agkho uku phumla Lapa ethal beni Tuulululu~ I've yet to find out what the lyrics mean, much less the language... From: GentleTaipan Views: 42 0 ratings Time: 01:00 More in Music

My Piece of the Peace Corps, Namibia 07-08

A description of how serving in the Peace Corps has changed my life. From: cedarspringwolf Views: 255 0 ratings Time: 01:42 More in Travel & Events

My Piece Of The Peace Corps: Malawi

How the Peace Corps changed my life forever From: mrsullicon Views: 202 3 ratings Time: 02:00 More in People & Blogs

My Piece of Peace Corps

From: cjginyard Views: 32 0 ratings Time: 02:19 More in People & Blogs

Peace Corps Namibia - training assembly

Our trainers are mainly native Namibians and South Africans. They've taught us many songs in other languages, and though we don't understand what we're singing, we love it! From: slmslc Views: 127 0 ratings Time: 01:18 More in Music

Chandra Almony: Peace Corps in Namibia 1998-2002

Chandra Almony served in the Peace Corps in a tiny village in Namibia, Africa from 1998-2002. Chandra is a graduate student enrolled in the Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. She served as a primary school English teacher for grades 5, 6, and 7. After school and on weekends she participated with an environmental education club, sport development, and girl & women empowerment. She says that the Peace Corps is a live-changing experience and would like to return to Africa and work for a public health agency or non-governmental agency. From: Arizona Views: 1969 0 ratings Time: 04:22 More in People & Blogs

Camp GLOW Namibia, 2007

Camp GLOW is a week long leadership camp held once a year in Namibia. The camp is organized by Peace Corps Volunteers and is funded through donations. From: cedarspringwolf Views: 493 3 ratings Time: 02:23 More in Nonprofits & Activism

Lauren's Homestead Tour

Lauren Crowley gives us a guided tour of the Mbango Homestead where she lived in Onambutu, Namibia, as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Music: "Pipe Solo" and "Kgomu Kwanyama" by the Namib Marimbas. From: cedarspringwolf Views: 379 0 ratings Time: 05:03 More in Entertainment

Host Family Experience (1of5)

The introduction to a Peace Corps documentary on what it's like to live with a host family in Namibia. Host Family Experience (1of5) www.youtube.com Host Family Experience (2of5) www.youtube.com Host Family Experience (3of5) www.youtube.com Host Family Experience (4of5) www.youtube.com Host Family Experience (5of5) www.youtube.com From: cedarspringwolf Views: 729 1 ratings Time: 04:33 More in Nonprofits & Activism

Patrick's House Tour

Patrick Koster shows us around the Shipanga House in Iindangungu village where he lived as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Music: "Hela Utjua Kae" by the Namib Marimbas. From: cedarspringwolf Views: 1086 3 ratings Time: 09:12 More in Entertainment

Peace Corps Presentation

This shows a variety of pictures from my two years (2004-2006) in Namibia. It includes pictures of landscapes, animals, people, and places. It is set to a mix of popular kwaito music from that time. From: perkykoala Views: 439 0 ratings Time: 05:51 More in Travel & Events

Briana's Homestead Tour

Briana Anderson walks us through her homestead in the Nakaheke village where she lived in Namibia as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Music: "Lilies on the Hill" and "Africa Ombwa" by the Namib Marimbas. From: cedarspringwolf Views: 398 1 ratings Time: 04:45 More in Entertainment

How to approach international development

Ravi Dutta, graduate from the Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS), shares his expertise on how to approach conducting international development work. Ravi holds his Master's in Public Administration in International Development and has worked as a Peace Corps volunteer in Namibia, a graduate evaluation intern for Save the Children in Indonesia as well as having served in other international capacity development roles in Mexico. Ravi specializes in monitoring and evaluation, designing social programs, facilitation and training of trainers. He holds a Bachelor of Art's degree in Psychology and Theater Arts from the University of California Santa Cruz. To learn more about the programs and degree offerings of the Monterey Institute visit www.miis.edu. From: MontereyInstitute Views: 192 1 ratings Time: 00:27 More in Howto & Style

Camp GLOW Namibia, 2008 (1 of 4)

Introduction and history of camp with overview of our focus. Days 1 and 2 of camp. Camp GLOW is an annual leadership and HIV/Aids education camp organized by Peace Corps Volunteers in Namibia. It is funded every year through grants and private donations. For information on how to help make Camp GLOW 2009 a reality, contact Jill Nawrocki, Camp GLOW Co-chair 2009, at jill.nawrock(at)gmail.com. From: cedarspringwolf Views: 251 0 ratings Time: 07:26 More in Nonprofits & Activism

Onamutene - Homestead Dec 1998 Pt1

A quick look around my homestead, where I lived as a Peace Corps Volunteer. From: pefnam Views: 226 0 ratings Time: 08:52 More in Travel & Events

Umich is Evil - Go Green [I Just Barfed]

I absolutely don't approve of this message, but I had a lot of time in the Peace Corps, not to mention lovely friends who went to State and sent care packages as well as came to visit. So what's a little video while covering my eyes and looking the other way... Cameo by Sancho, RIP. From: jermippolito Views: 664 2 ratings Time: 00:55 More in People & Blogs

Tour of Embo

I am a Peace Corps volunteer in the Kavango region of Namibia and this is a tour of my homestead, where I live with my host family. I speak in a weird accent. I don't know why. It wasn't intentional and I hope I don't talk that way anymore. From: leviself Views: 214 0 ratings Time: 04:36 More in Travel & Events

Jeremy's Homestead Tour (1of2)

Watch as Jeremy Waldron takes you on a tour of where he lived for two years as an Education Peace Corps Volunteer in Namibia from 2007 to 2008. From: cedarspringwolf Views: 157 0 ratings Time: 07:23 More in Travel & Events

Jeremy's Homestead Tour (2of2)

Watch as Jeremy Waldron takes you on a tour of where he lived for two years as an Education Peace Corps Volunteer in Namibia from 2007 to 2008. From: cedarspringwolf Views: 78 0 ratings Time: 04:24 More in Travel & Events