Jim Damico - Wandering The World

Peace Corps volunteer in Botswana celebrates during swearing-in ceremony, wearing traditional blue and white patterned shirt while standing proudly between American and Peace Corps flags. The young volunteer beams with joy in this formal government setting, where white curtains frame the backdrop featuring a historical black-and-white photograph and "Fifty years of world peace" banner. This milestone moment captures the official beginning of service for new volunteers who commit to community development work across Africa, marking the transition from training to active service in rural communities where they will focus on health education and youth development programs.

A Health Volunteer in Botswana: An interview with Ngoun

Meet Ngoun Lay, a Health volunteer in Botswana, as he shares his inspiring story of challenges, growth, and community impact in this insightful interview.

Thailand

A Youth Development Volunteer in Thailand: A Talk with Emily

by Jim Damico

Join us for an inspiring interview with Emily, a Youth Development volunteer in Thailand as she discusses her journey, challenges, and the impact of her service

The Philippines

A Youth Development volunteer in the Philippines: A Chat with Ellah

by Jim Damico

Join us for an inspiring interview with Ellah Fornillos, a Youth Development volunteer in the Philippines, as she discusses her journey, challenges, and the impact of her service.

Morocco

A Youth Development volunteer in Morocco: A Talk with Ken

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Ken Mattingly, a dedicated Youth Development volunteer in Morocco, and learn about his experiences, challenges, and the impact of his work.

Mexico

An Environment Volunteer in Mexico: An Interview with Ilana

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Ilana Hirschfeld, a dedicated Environment volunteer in Mexico, and learn about her experiences, challenges, and the impact of her work.

Sri Lanka

An Education Volunteer in Sri Lanka: An Interview with Tommy

by Jim Damico

Explore the life of Tommy Kolovos, a Education volunteer in Sri Lanka, and gain insights into the challenges and rewards of volunteering with the Peace Corps.

A female Peace Corps volunteer in bright pink shirt takes selfie on tropical beach with palm trees overhead, sandy shoreline, and ocean waves visible in background under partly cloudy sky

Belize

A Youth Development volunteer in Belize: A chat with Kim

by Jim Damico

Meet Kim Izzarelli, a Youth Development volunteer in Belize, as ahw shares her inspiring story of challenges, growth, and community impact in this insightful interview.

Peace Corps Volunteer Leader (PCVL) delivers dynamic presentation to Thai Ministry of Education officials during prestigious policy summit. The confident speaker commands attention with microphone in hand, engaging a diverse audience of masked professionals and government stakeholders seated at elegant golden tables. Yellow lanyards and formal business attire highlight the official nature of this educational partnership gathering, showcasing cross-cultural collaboration efforts within Thailand's ornate government conference hall.

Thailand

A PCVL in Thailand: An interview with Kayla

by Jim Damico

Join us for an inspiring chat with Kayla Kawalec, a Peace Corps Volunteer Leader (PCVL) in Thailand, as she shares her leadership journey and impact.

Moldova

A Development volunteer in Moldova: A Talk with Ashli

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Ashli Alston, a Community Development volunteer in Moldova, and learn about her experiences, challenges, and the impact of her work.

Indonesia

An Education Volunteer in Indonesia: An Interview with Hank

by Jim Damico

Discover the journey of Hank Fanning, a dedicated Education volunteer in Indonesia, and learn about his experiences, challenges, and the impact of his work.