Sunday, September 28, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
I never thought I'd be excited about...
Medical packet came today!
I'll call Monday and start making appointments!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Peace Corps...Psychic?
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Nomination (cont.)
My program name is "Health Extension" and my program number is "155-09-044-C4/a"
Health Extension:
*from the Peace Corps Website*Volunteers raise awareness in communities about the need for health education. They act as catalysts for a wide range of activities, limited only by the creativity of the community and the Volunteer. Activities include identifying local leaders to teach families about maternal and child health, basic nutrition, or sanitation; setting up training on nutrition, sanitation, or oral rehydration therapy; organizing groups to raise money for needed healthcare materials; and training of people as peer educators on HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Education
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline and a demonstrated interest in community health; or be a registered nurse with a demonstrated interest in community health.
Experience
Interest in health is demonstrated through volunteer or work experience in areas such as AIDS outreach, hospice, Planned Parenthood counseling, Red Cross emergency medical technician (EMT) or CPR certification, and hands-on caregiving in a hospital, clinic, or lab setting.
Counseling or teaching can also qualify as experience for this program.
I'm still a little confused about how I'm not qualified for Secondary Education English Teaching...but that's something to bring up with my PO after medical qualification.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008
Nomination!!
While it's not the nomination I'd prefer, it's entirely possible (and probable) that it will change along the way and I'll be invited to another place and program. I'm still unsure as to why I wasn't nominated for a TEFL program, which I feel I'm more qualified for since I'm an English major and have tutoring experience...but that's something I'll have to bring up with my PO after I get medical clearance.
So....we'll see where that takes me.
Now I'll have to start scheduling medical appointments and getting vials upon vials of blood drawn. Yay.