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Peace Corps vs. AmeriCorps
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Peace Corps vs. AmeriCorps

When it comes to long term volunteer opportunities, there are two main options for Americans that are organized and run by the federal government: Peace Corps and AmeriCorps.  I’m in a somewhat unique position to have served in both programs.  I served in the…

March 1, 2016
Teaching/Volunteering

New page-ESL Teaching Resources

I spent 4 years teaching ESL: 1 in Spain, 1 in Madagascar with the Peace Corps, and 2 in L.A. through AmeriCorps.  While in L.A.  I helped a non-profit build an adult ESL program from the ground up.  My colleague, Lily, and I developed…

December 6, 2015