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Tag: Thailand

Teresa, a Peace Corps volunteer in Thailand, standing in front of a Thai Buddhist temple
Thailand

An interview with Teresa: A YinD volunteer in Thailand

by Jim Damico

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

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The flag of Thailand, two horizontal red stripes, two white stripes, and one central blue stripe
Asia / Thailand

Your Best Info Source for Peace Corps Thailand

by Jim Damico

Discover all you need to know about Peace Corps Thailand! History, culture, languages, volunteer experiences, safety, and connecting with RPCVs.

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Three joyful Peace Corps Youth Development in Thailand volunteers sharing laughter while riding in the back of a tuktuk.
Thailand

Inspiring Faith Through Youth Development in Thailand: A Volunteer’s Perspective

by Jim Damico

Learn about Peace Corps as we share D’Angelo Brown’s journey with Youth Development in Thailand. Discover challenges, rewards, and growth in this interview.

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Bianca, a Peace Corps Education volunteer in Thailand, playing with some kids and having a blast!
Thailand

An Interview with Bianca: An Education Volunteer in Thailand

by Jim Damico

Discover the transformative journey of Bianca, a Peace Corps Education volunteer in Thailand. Gain insights into challenges, rewards, and personal growth abroad.

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Cohort A28 ready to leave the US to serve in Armenia for the next 27 months. Woot woot!
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Peace Corps Week 2024 – Optimism in Action

by Jim Damico

This week is Peace Corps Week and just wanted to share my thoughts on this year’s theme “Optimism in Action”.

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Dano, a Peace Corps Education volunteer in Thailand, poses with a few of his fellow volunteers
Thailand

A Conversation with Dano, an Education Volunteer in Thailand

by Jim Damico

Discover the transformative journey of Dano, a Peace Corps Education volunteer in Thailand. Gain insights into the work, challenges, rewards, and personal growth.

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applicant filling out online forms on a computer
Peace Corps

How to Be a More Competitive Peace Corps Applicant

by Jim Damico

It pays to know about the Peace Corps application process. I asked Ryan Stannard, a recent Peace Corps Recruiter, how an applicant can be a more competitive.

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Blog / Thailand

Peace Corps Thailand Swearing-In Anniversary – 2014

by Jim Damico

Has it been eight years since my Thailand Swearing-In? Wow! It started my Peace Corps journey for sure. I just wanted to celebrate this memory with you all.

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Blog / Thailand

Happy New Year 2015 (2558)!!

by Jim Damico

New Year’s Eve Today marks the end of a my first year as a Peace Corps volunteer serving in Thailand. And as I say goodbye to 2014 (2557 in Thailand), …

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Blog / Thailand

Thailand + Thanksgiving = Fakesgiving?

by Jim Damico

Many of the 125 and 126 Peace Corps Thailand volunteers got together for a very PCV kind of Thanksgiving. A ton of food, good conversation and silly craziness.

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