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katiehiebert:

I can’t believe people actually talk about getting rid of the Peace Corps, like it is such a burden on the American taxpayer. 

The entire annual budget of the Peace Corps is less than the budget of the army marching band. 

hardcorpscarli:

The Peace Corps officially has a tumblr! They are sharing PCVs’ stories, posts and photos as well as some upcoming events that they will be hosting. Join in :)

hardcorpscarli:

Go to the link to see how you can get involved:

• Find a testing center near you


• Learn about awareness campaigns


• Become involved in fighting against HIV/AIDS

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the CDC’s announcement of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. This is a slideshow of the disease throughout the years. Also, feel free to browse the website to see organizations that you can donate to.

As always, I’m a supporter of the Colorado AIDS Project, a non-profit that helps those living with HIV/AIDS, and those at risk, to make healthy choices for a self sufficient, enhanced quality of life. CAP provides innovative, individualized services to those most in need, educates high risk populations, and advocates for social and health care equity.

CAP empowers those living with or at risk of HIV to live healthier, enhanced lives by providing two different sets of services.

As you may recall, I have participated in this event before, but only as a community event for the dorms as a Resident Assistant. This time, however, I’m participating not only as a volunteer, but as a runner, and I’m trying to raise $500 for this organization.

I am volunteering with the Colorado AIDS Project for the Peace Corps, but this cause has grown into something I will and continue to fight for. Not only do I strive to help people raise money, but I personally want to raise money myself to make a difference in the lives of people living with HIV and AIDS. 

This event is August 13, 2011 (116 days)

If you would like to donate and help sponsor me for AIDS Walk Colorado and join me in the fight just click HERE to visit my personal fundraising web page.

ANY AMOUNT WOULD BE APPRECIATED! 

Can’t make an online donation? Download the Donation Form HERE and send it to:

Colorado AIDS Project
Attn: Chris Parrish
2490 W. 26th Avenue
Suite A300
Denver, CO 80211 

Thanks everyone :D

I have previously posted about my thoughts about the Peace Corps on my main blog (in which I mostly discuss health/fitness/randomness related posts) and what my future may hold.

Here’s the first and last (aka my only two) posts about my interest in the Peace Corps.

Upon looking at the Peace Corps Journal website, I figure I should start my own blog about my process and experience of hopefully becoming a PCV. 

My process up till now:

✔ Application Form Complete
✔ Health Status Review (HSR) Form Complete
✔ Fingerprint Forms
✔ Agency Check Form
✔ References Forms
✔ Volunteer Interview 

Based on my interview, according to my recruiter, I may be best suited for health or youth/community development based projects. Honestly, those were the two programs I was most interested in! I have to do a few more community service hours with the Colorado AIDS Project to be a competitive applicant for the health program, which I’m hoping to complete sooner rather than later. My recruiter said that he’s ready to nominate me NOW but I want to finish my hours with CAP so I can be a more, all-around competitive applicant. 

Other than that? I know Spanish, but I’m really flexible and can go anywhere. It’d be cool to be placed in a country that spoke a language that is completely new to me, I feel like that’s part of the experience! Whether that is in Latin America or Eastern Europe, it’d be exciting!

Here’s to anticipating and taking the next step!