CARE Chief Operating Officer Steve Hollingworth will keynote the Peace Corps 2008 Open House to highlight how past, present and future Peace Corps Volunteers make a difference in their communities at home and abroad. The event, co-hosted by Peace Corps, the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) and the Atlanta Area Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (AARPCV), is open to the general public, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs), interested applicants, families and friends.
We at CARE have appreciated a longstanding relationship with the Peace Corps,” Hollingworth said. “More than 45 years ago, CARE was involved in training some of the first
Peace Corps volunteers in
Africa. Today, more
than 10% of our headquarters staff were once Peace Corps volunteers, and a large number of our Country Directors began their career in the Peace Corps.”
NPCA President Kevin Quigley, who will emcee the program, commented, “NPCA connects, informs and engages those inspired by the Peace Corps experience. Atlanta is a natural venue for this special event, given the high involvement of RPCVs with both international development organizations and local non-profits.”
Three breakout sessions will inform audiences about myriad international and local work and volunteer opportunities derived from Peace Corps service. Following the keynote, attendees will have the
chance to speak with exhibitors representing the CDC, CARE, Peace Corps Domestic Programs, NPCA and other local organizations about how RPCVs continue to make a difference in their programs. Light refreshments will be served.
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