In the Core for Peace

History

Peace Corps is an independent federal agency from the United States. The organization was established in March 1, 1961 through the Executive Order 10924 and was later on authorized by the United States Congress on September 22, 1961. The passage of the Public Law 87-293 also known as Peace Corps Act its purpose was declared. Beginning in 1960, a substantial number of volunteers have served in the corps and was largely disseminated in approximately 139 countries.

The volunteers of Peace Corps have been working in more than seventy countries all over the globe. They work in association with several of governments, non-profit organizations, schools, and non-government organizations. They have also worked in consortium with entrepreneurs in a variety of areas such as the aspect of health, education, business, HIV/AIDS, Information Technology, Environment, and Agriculture.

Recruitment

Ron Tschetter is current director of Peace Corps used to be a volunteer who served in India in the 1960s. The importance of recruiting older individuals to volunteer in the corps was emphasized. He had made an announcement regarding the troop’s goal in boosting the ranks of volunteers who are aged 50 years old and above. Also, there is an aim to increase the number of American volunteers from its current population of about 5% to 15% in the next two years.

How the Organization Works

The Peace Corps was organized for the promotion of world peace and forging friendships that will be made available to all countries or regions who are interested. Qualified men and women coming from the United States are enjoined to serve abroad even under difficult conditions as called for. They will be assigned abroad in order to help the people from other various countries and in those areas where there is an existing need for a trained manpower.

It works by making an announcement of its availability addressed to various foreign governments. Upon the government’s awareness of the corps’ offer, they then determine the areas where the organization may be involved in. After that, the organization will find the appropriate match among its applicants who could fulfill the need.

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