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National Peace Corp Association:
A Pathfinder
by Ron Herrgesell, Librarian
[Ecuador ’64-‘66]
The NPCA is a national network of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCV), former staff and friends of the Peace Corps. It is independent of the Peace Corps, but its purpose is to fulfill the 3rd goal of the Peace Corps: to bring the world to the U.S. through the experiences and knowledge of the returned Volunteers.
It may be helpful to read an explanation and view the flowchart detailing the relationship between the Peace Corps and the National Peace Corps Association.
Directories
Magazines
Websites
Programs & Events
Local Resources
Associations
2006 Directory of the Peace Corps Community. [Central Library. Level 3. 361.6 NAT]
Worldview - a quarterly magazine of news and comments of the Peace Corps world.
3/1/61 - Newsletter of the NPCA
National Peace Corps Association
Peace Corps
Peace Corps Encore
Peace Corps Online
Peace Corps Writers
Peace Corps 2
Peace Corps Speakers Match
In cooperative agreement with the Peace Corps, connects RPCV speakers with classroom teachers.
National Peace Corps Week
Observed annually in February/March, is designed to celebrate Peace Corps work overseas and, with the Peace Corps, to share RPCV experiences thru presentations in schools, community centers and places of worship.
Global Teachnet
Provides teaching materials that promote global education.
There are over 100 local groups of RPCVs nationwide, identified by country of service, by geography or in 5 national groups by interest [e.g. RVs for International Health; Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual RPCVs; Peace Corps Writers; etc.]
The nearest groups are in Rochester and Albany, and are identified by geography. [see Local Resources for Rochester group]
Some groups are independent of the Peace Corps and the NPCA, e.g. Peace Corps Encore.