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Peace Corps Volunteer – Ryanne Bamieh

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Ryanne Bamieh: Peace Corps Volunteer 2018-2020

Ryanne served in Comoros, East Africa, she is from Ventura, CA and graduated from Stanford University. 

The Peace Corps is a service opportunity for motivated change makers to immerse themselves in a community abroad, working side by side with local leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation.

Interesting notes mentioned in the show. 

An integral part of the Peace Corps is the talented and diverse professional staff committed to the agency’s mission and providing behind-the-scenes support for our Volunteers abroad. Whether you are just starting your career or have professional experience and/or specialized skills already, the Peace Corps is a great place to work. 

    1. Domestic positions: Many staff positions relate to the recruitment and selection of Volunteers, in addition to a wide range of roles in program management, administrative services, finance, security, human capital, communications, legal services, health services, and information technology.
    2. Overseas positions: U.S. citizens may be hired for the following Peace Corps overseas staff positions: country director, director of management and operations, director of programming and training, associate directors and medical officers.
    3. Internships: Intern program has provided direct experience working in public relations, marketing, human resources, web development, program management, and accounting.
    4. Business opportunities: The Office of Acquisition and Contract Management works with vendors who can provide or develop the right tools, people, strategies, infrastructure, and programs to support the agency’s mission.

      5. Link to more info: peacecorps.gov  and here is a link to a You Tube video that Ryanne’s club created.  “The Peace Corps Comoros Club 2020”

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