🚀 go-pugleaf

So far no one has asked the question "when will I be a better volunteer"?
Looking at it solely from this perspective, I'd say wait till you have some
real-world experience. You'll have more to offer and will more easily
achieve credibility in your assignment and respect from your host
community. Of course you have to weigh your own life goals, but breaking up
your career with PC service isn't necessarily a bad thing. How many people
stay more than a few years at one job anyway? Why not work three or four
years then do PC? I've been through 2 PC experiences and wished both times
that there had been an age limit (ie minimum) of about 25, but that may be
resulting from the particular immaturity of the people I was there with, or
my own prejudice. I certainly do not intend to impugn your fitness as a
volunteer, but I'm just speaking generally.

Good luck in whatever you decide,

Julie


At 03:09 PM 1/20/99 EST, Diane Teig wrote:
>If possible, it is great right out of college, no mortgages, no job to leave.
>The next best time, when the kids are all gone, and you are retired.  My
>husband did some recruiting for his company at a few colleges, but was
>frustrated because he felt they really should try something like Peace Corps
>first, when they are young with few responsiblities.
>
>If you do decide to apply do it towards the end of your junior year.  But you
>can talk to recruiters before that.  Call your local office and find out when
>they might have a recruiter in your area.
>
>Diane Teig Zaire 73-76
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