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.
2 years for regular volunteers and 1 for Response volunteers.
How many continents do Peace Corps volunteers currently work in?
6
Africa
Asia
Europe
Australia
North America
South America
Where do Peace Corps Volunteers work?
Peace Corps Volunteers work in Raion Centers, Villages, and cities all across Moldova
True or False : Peace Corps only works in Moldova.
False: Peace Corps operates 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. (Three guesses)
Indonesia
Peace Corps volunteers first arrived in Moldova in this year. (Three guesses)
What is 1993?
True or False: Peace Corps only consists of US citizens.
What is 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. (Three guesses)
Tuvalu in the Pacific
Every Peace Corps Volunteer in Moldova learns this language in training.
Romanian
True or False: The upper age limit for serving in the Peace Corps is 75.
What is False! Peace Corps service has no age limit.
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 and Organizational Development
Peace Corps currently has posts in this many countries. (within 10)
61 different 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.
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
A special type of volunteer 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 volunteer
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.
What is English Education?
True or False: Peace Corps volunteers work alone.
False. Peace Corps Volunteers work alongside other counterparts from their host country.