Peace Corps History
This organization’s mission is to promote world peace and friendship.
Peace Corps
Volunteers serve in country for this long after training.
Two years for regular volunteers and One for Response volunteers.
How many continents does Peace Corps volunteers currently work in?
Six continents
North America
South America
Asia
Africa
Australia
Europe
Where do Peace Corps Volunteers work?
a. Villages
b. Raion centers
c. Cities
d. All of the above
d. Peace Corps Volunteers work in Raion centers, villages, and cities all across Moldova.
True or False: Peace Corps only has volunteers in Moldova
False: Peace Corps is active in 61 countries around the world
Peace Corps was created under this president’s administration.
John F. Kennedy
Volunteers in this sector partner with local teachers in middle and high schools to teach English.
English Education
This is the largest country that Peace Corps volunteers currently work in.
Indonesia
Peace Corps volunteers first arrived in Moldova in this year.
1993
True or False: Peace Corps is an independent federal agency
True
Peace Corps was founded in this decade.
The 1960's
Volunteers in this sector partner with local teachers in middle and high schools to teach lessons on health, wellness and the environment.
Health Education
This is the smallest country that Peace Corps volunteers currently work in.
Tuvalu in the Pacific
Every Peace Corps Volunteer in Moldova learns this language in training.
Romanian
True or False: There is an upper age limit of 75 years old for Peace Corps volunteers
False- There is no upper age limit for those who want to serve.
Peace Corps volunteers were first sent to this continent.
Africa
Volunteers in this sector work with partners in libraries, mayor’s offices, youth centers and NGOs to build the capacity of organizations and communities to carry out activities and projects.
Community Economic Development.
Peace Corps currently has posts in this many countries.
61 countries
This Moldovan president was the first to welcome Peace Corps volunteers to Moldova.
President Mircea Snegur
True or False: American Peace Corps volunteers wear traditional clothing every day to integrate into Moldovan life.
Adevărat sau Fals: Voluntarii a Corpului Pacii poarte hainele traditionale moldovene
False - Volunteers take part in Moldovan traditions, live with host families and wear traditional clothing when appropriate.
This country was the first to welcome Peace Corps volunteers (five guesses)
Ghana
What is the name of a special type of volunteer that serves up to 12 months after training. These Volunteers have advanced technical and professional experience in specific sectors. They bring high-level technical skills for a short period of time
Response Volunteers
Name at least three countries in Europe that currently have a Peace Corps presence.
Moldova
North Macedonia
Montenegro
Albania
Kosovo
Georgia
Armenia
Ukraine
The first Peace Corps cohort to arrive in Moldova served in this sector only.
English Education
True or False: Peace Corps volunteers work alone.
False - Peace Corps Volunteers work with a counterpart from their host country in a joint collaboration.