Community Development - Revision history

Wikibot at 16:32, 30 November 2008

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		+	==Municipal Development Fund==
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		+	[https://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=resources.donors.contribute.projDetail&projdesc=SPF-MDF Contributions to the Municipal Development Fund] will support overarching capacity building across all sectors, such as health, education, and waste management. Projects range from improving public spaces and buildings, like classrooms, clinics, and parks to promoting civic education and participation in municipal decisions. Municipal projects area foundation on which communities can increase their civic engagement and ultimately their overall economic development.

	==External Links==		==External Links==
	[http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=learn.whatvol.edu_youth.comdev Community Development] Official US Peace Corps Website		[http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=learn.whatvol.edu_youth.comdev Community Development] Official US Peace Corps Website

Mike at 18:59, 20 November 2008

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	Other relevant experience includes adult education and teaching methodology, conducting needs assessments, and a leadership position in a club or organization.		Other relevant experience includes adult education and teaching methodology, conducting needs assessments, and a leadership position in a club or organization.
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		+	==Statistics==
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		+	<b>[[Youth Outreach]] and [[Community Development]]</b> currently represents <b>17%</b> of the volunteer jobs, with a breakdown by subsector being:<br>
		+	[[Youth Development]]: 5%<br>
		+	[[Community Development]]: 12%<br>
		+	[[Construction and Skilled Trades]]: 0.5%<br>
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		+	By location:<br>
		+	[[Youth Outreach \| Youth]] and [[Community Development \| Community Development Volunteers]]<br>
		+	<b>38%</b> are in [[Africa]]<br>
		+	<b>24%</b> are in [[Latin America]]<br>
		+	<b>17%</b> are in [[Eastern Europe and Central Asia]]<br>
		+	<b>11%</b> are in [[The Caribbean]]<br>
		+	<b>5%</b> are in [[Asia]]<br>
		+	<b>3%</b> are in [[North Africa and the Middle East]]<br>
		+	<b>1%</b> are in the [[Pacific Islands]]<br>
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	==External Links==		==External Links==
	[http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=learn.whatvol.edu_youth.comdev Community Development] Official US Peace Corps Website		[http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=learn.whatvol.edu_youth.comdev Community Development] Official US Peace Corps Website

Jenewalk at 04:38, 21 October 2008

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	Volunteers coordinate with other Peace Corps projects by conducting community outreach and needs assessments. They act as catalysts for change and are continually engaged in defining their role in response to their host community. This is the most open and flexible program in the Peace Corps limited only by the creativity of Volunteers and of the people in their communities.		Volunteers coordinate with other Peace Corps projects by conducting community outreach and needs assessments. They act as catalysts for change and are continually engaged in defining their role in response to their host community. This is the most open and flexible program in the Peace Corps limited only by the creativity of Volunteers and of the people in their communities.
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		+	''If you can offer a more detailed description than this standard description the Peace Corps offers, please feel free to include that so others can get a better idea of what certain work areas consist of.''

	==Education==		==Education==

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Volunteers coordinate with other Peace Corps projects by conducting community outreach and needs assessments. They act as catalysts for change and are continually engaged in defining their role in response to their host community. This is the most open and flexible program in the Peace Corps limited only by the creativity of Volunteers and of the people in their communities.

==Education==

Applicants can qualify with a bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, community development, or any other discipline.

==Experience==

Applicants must demonstrate experience in planning, organizing, counseling, or leadership within the past five years.

Other relevant experience includes adult education and teaching methodology, conducting needs assessments, and a leadership position in a club or organization.

==External Links==
[http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=learn.whatvol.edu_youth.comdev Community Development] Official US Peace Corps Website