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I agree, losing Americorps (and JobCorps) will be a great loss for our country and I truly hope that it doesn't happen. I can't even understand why the house of representatives would  cut Americorps.

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I taught my communities specific health information about the six major health thrusts developed by the Ministry of Health. I helped facilitate gender training, leadership, and planning to community  groups including teachers, women's groups, and school children.

That specific enought for you? I could go on, as could many volunteers.

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Whoa! I am sorry that your experience was not everything that you hoped, but I strongly disagree with your accusation that everyone is going to the PC to pad their resume. Plenty of volunteers where I was sent, myself included, worked our butts off to do the best possible work and influence our communities to make behaviour changes and learn new skills.

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Peace Corps is an incredible experience and opportunity to learn about yourself, America, and your host community. It is one of America's greatest resources to give perspective to its citizens. Hardly a day goes by that I don't think of something related to my Peace Corps experience. There are so many opportunities to pass on the patience and open mindedness that I gained.

Zambia 2006-08

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