I don't think the Peace Corps actually hides how tough serving as a volunteer is going to be. After all, one of is ad slogans said: "It's the hardest job you'll ever love." There is another thing the Peace Corps doesn't make clear: you are not going to save the world and you are probably going to learn a lot more than you impart. But then, that's really the beauty of it.
This. The most important thing that PC won’t actually tell you. !!!You are not going to save the world!!! Try your best to do a little good. Jaded Corps happens when vols think they’re going to develop a country. To anyone watching and thinking about applying; don’t be a white savior, just be a friend. It’s enough.
@@LaneFarrarHow much does it actually cost to be there two years? They pay super low $385 I think now a month .. how much money do I need to be there for housing or food?
One of the amazing things about Peace Corps is the camaraderie among volunteers. Even though you are from all kinds of backgrounds, you are all going through a unique and challenging experience that draws you together. Like a brotherhood. That was a great part of my experience.
I am a former Youth volunteer with Peace corps in the Philippines. And I can say it’s a great experience that I ever had. Soon I want to comeback as a Peace corps member. 😊
What else they don't tell you is that often Peace Corps lacks the resources to accommodate your basic needs. I was personally isolated from headquarters on a remote island and rarely had access to basic needs such as medical care and even clean water at times. The water on the island I lived on was pumped out of the ground by pumps running on diesel fuel, and for weeks at a time fuel was not available. Eventually I drank ground water from a spicket and that resulted in giardia AKA beaver fever. Also, boils from bacterial infections was common and regularly resulted in nasty scars. Often the feeling of being unappreciated and loneliness would hijack my mind, as expected. However, taking the bad with the good is just the swap you sign up for and ultimately it's well worth it. Boils, giardia, chicken gut hotdogs, villagers stealing and wearing my clothes from my clothes line, etc.... all became the folly of life and joy for my 2 year hiatus while serving. If you're considering it, just do it. In the long run I'm a much better adapted and grateful human for the experience and wouldn't trade it for anything.
Thank you for sharing this. It's also important to take into consideration the "Yt woman" experience vs BIPOCs going into as what's difficult for one is very normal for the other All is valid Thank you for this
You work with host country nationals. I never felt isolated, my Malagasy family was amazing. Volunteers could be within the same town as you or hours away. That depends on where you get placed.
Veterans in general can join the Peace Corps. There may be a specific reason some can’t? I’m unsure. I know you aren’t allowed to do Peace corps if you have ever worked for the CIA in any capacity.
Vets are most welcome. The only caveat is a PCV or staff cannot have served with or worked with an intelligence gathering agency. Vets bring a wealth of energy and experience as both volunteers and staff.
Only the weak minded will have problems with peace corps iv been homeless off and on since I was 12 now I'm 44 iv been through it all nothing will make me feel like I had to leave the peace corps after all the struggles iv been through this would be a walk through the park
Everyone’s experiences and tolerances are different. I commend you for your strength. However those who struggle in the peace corps are not weak. They have a different set of strengths and skills. There are many ways to struggle in the Peace Corps that have nothing to do with housing challenges.
It depends on which country you are in. In Madagascar we were living with a host family for 3 months during training and then lived on our own when we moved to the area we would be living in for the remainder of our service. Once living on our own we were assigned a second host family to help us settle into our new community. But we did not live with our second host family.
Pari Shah 1 month ago “Thank you for sharing this. It's also important to take into consideration the "Yt woman" experience vs BIPOCs going into as what's difficult for one is very normal for the other All is valid Thank you for this This piece of work right here. I tried to reply directly to her comment but she blocked replies I guess, no doubt she was getting the business end of some very subjective comments. Anyway she first of all asserts that all “Yt” women have the same experiences and that said experiences are some how difficult for them all? I don’t think I need to point out everything glaringly wrong with that logic… we’ll probably not to anyone but her anyway. Also, lol.. that BIPOC (which by its ridiculous definition lumps literally all non whites into one group) all also share the same experiences. Good god the cringey Identity politics these days. WTF even is identity? I’m gen x so when someone says Identity I think driver’s license or state ID. If that makes me old, good. The younger millennials and gen z and whatever seems to have replaced Personality with identity, probably because they have a severe decency of personality. If you make your “identity “ about your skin color or your sexuality or politics or whatever you need to grow a personality. It’s not hard I assure you, try getting of your little smart phones and your social media and go be actually social. That’s a good start. Instead of introducing yourself as a “black, white, POC” or whatever… try just your name. Maybe even (god forbid) what you like? Music movies art etc. Trust me, before you know you’ll have a personality in no time!
"because they have a severe decency of personality"Agree with much of the above. Your comment on personality vs identity is valid, though I don't think it applies to all. I was a volunteer in Africa in mid-70s and mid-80 .. and then again twice this 'century'. When I did my fourth stint (in LATAM country, left in 2019) I was asked by staff to 'come out' as to the three previous stints and give perspectives. I was very reluctant to do so, but did do so in time. I was careful, not trying to sound 'know-it-all' but, alas, I was labeled as an entitled white old man. Ok. So be it and I pretty much pulled back from participating and so, so glad when training finished to get out into the field and my assignment. That's what counts. Pretty much kept to myself though, in fairness, there were a few volunteers that I found .. well, more mature and personalities that shined through.
I don't think the Peace Corps actually hides how tough serving as a volunteer is going to be. After all, one of is ad slogans said: "It's the hardest job you'll ever love." There is another thing the Peace Corps doesn't make clear: you are not going to save the world and you are probably going to learn a lot more than you impart. But then, that's really the beauty of it.
This. The most important thing that PC won’t actually tell you.
!!!You are not going to save the world!!!
Try your best to do a little good. Jaded Corps happens when vols think they’re going to develop a country. To anyone watching and thinking about applying; don’t be a white savior, just be a friend. It’s enough.
Guessing you were part of it huh
@@LaneFarrarHow much does it actually cost to be there two years? They pay super low $385 I think now a month .. how much money do I need to be there for housing or food?
One of the amazing things about Peace Corps is the camaraderie among volunteers. Even though you are from all kinds of backgrounds, you are all going through a unique and challenging experience that draws you together. Like a brotherhood. That was a great part of my experience.
Good point, well said.
In other words, as a Peace Corps volunteer member, you also serve as an ambassador between the U.S. and the host country in which you serve.
Yes it is challenging. I’m Peace Corps Guatemala 74-75. Then VisTA in Texas 1976. Tremendous experiences. Will change your life.
Did you have any good times
Wow that was a whole different world back then too ❤
I am a former Youth volunteer with Peace corps in the Philippines. And I can say it’s a great experience that I ever had. Soon I want to comeback as a Peace corps member. 😊
How much is the monthly stipend for education volunteers in the Philippines?
What else they don't tell you is that often Peace Corps lacks the resources to accommodate your basic needs. I was personally isolated from headquarters on a remote island and rarely had access to basic needs such as medical care and even clean water at times. The water on the island I lived on was pumped out of the ground by pumps running on diesel fuel, and for weeks at a time fuel was not available.
Eventually I drank ground water from a spicket and that resulted in giardia AKA beaver fever. Also, boils from bacterial infections was common and regularly resulted in nasty scars. Often the feeling of being unappreciated and loneliness would hijack my mind, as expected. However, taking the bad with the good is just the swap you sign up for and ultimately it's well worth it. Boils, giardia, chicken gut hotdogs, villagers stealing and wearing my clothes from my clothes line, etc.... all became the folly of life and joy for my 2 year hiatus while serving.
If you're considering it, just do it. In the long run I'm a much better adapted and grateful human for the experience and wouldn't trade it for anything.
When she said "hard" experience... all I did was smile.
Thank you for sharing this. It's also important to take into consideration the "Yt woman" experience vs BIPOCs going into as what's difficult for one is very normal for the other
All is valid
Thank you for this
Excellent point.
Also women v men, or being LGBTQ+, especially where it's criminalized
Can you quit being retarded
Thank you for sharing.
If you are considering the Peace Corps, good luck! ☺️
Thanks for this.
My pleasure!
Great news ❤🙏🙏🙏
i am seriously thinking about joining myself
Good luck in the process!
@@jodimiddendorf thank you i'll need it👍
Do you work/live directly with other volunteers or are you isolated?
You work with host country nationals. I never felt isolated, my Malagasy family was amazing. Volunteers could be within the same town as you or hours away. That depends on where you get placed.
Why can’t US military vets work in peace corps? I heard they don’t accept vets.
Veterans in general can join the Peace Corps. There may be a specific reason some can’t? I’m unsure. I know you aren’t allowed to do Peace corps if you have ever worked for the CIA in any capacity.
@@jodimiddendorf I was gonna ask why not about the CIA, then I realized they wouldn’t want you giving up trade secrets
Vets are most welcome. The only caveat is a PCV or staff cannot have served with or worked with an intelligence gathering agency. Vets bring a wealth of energy and experience as both volunteers and staff.
@@jodimiddendorfWonder why?
@@kingrobotnik6950but you can talk anywhere lol. Why would that matter? Just make you sign waivers
How much is the stipend..give an estimate
I been homeless alot, I'd love to help, is chewing tobacco allowed!
Only the weak minded will have problems with peace corps iv been homeless off and on since I was 12 now I'm 44 iv been through it all nothing will make me feel like I had to leave the peace corps after all the struggles iv been through this would be a walk through the park
Everyone’s experiences and tolerances are different. I commend you for your strength. However those who struggle in the peace corps are not weak. They have a different set of strengths and skills. There are many ways to struggle in the Peace Corps that have nothing to do with housing challenges.
@@jodimiddendorf didn't say it did I'm saying me I can do it easy because all my challenges iv been through I hear u though
@@ryanmad8179 It's true. You would probably not find many things to be difficult.
@@jodimiddendorf I love it channel by the way keep up the good work
What happens to people with kids? I want to join but I have a family.
Peace corps does not accept children. But many people join the Peace corps when their children are grown!
My guess is because you’ll be too busy for family life. It wouldn’t be fair to your children.
Sounds like the army 💜 🤣
😅
I already have gone through that😅😅😅
Im a high school dropout & xcon can i join?
Lol
They don't require degree anymore from what I saw.
so you live with a family or on your own?
It depends on which country you are in. In Madagascar we were living with a host family for 3 months during training and then lived on our own when we moved to the area we would be living in for the remainder of our service. Once living on our own we were assigned a second host family to help us settle into our new community. But we did not live with our second host family.
@@jodimiddendorf Thanks for the reply and info.
Do they hire pilots?
Do they hire unlicensed pilots, I'm damn good.
@@Joseph-jl5pw ? No one hires unlicensed pilots.
@@excellenceinanimation960drug dealers
I know this is a weird question but Middendorf is a rare name. Is there a Dustin in your family?
do you have an instagram ?
Yes! Jodi_Photography
Pari Shah
1 month ago
“Thank you for sharing this. It's also important to take into consideration the "Yt woman" experience vs BIPOCs going into as what's difficult for one is very normal for the other
All is valid
Thank you for this
This piece of work right here. I tried to reply directly to her comment but she blocked replies I guess, no doubt she was getting the business end of some very subjective comments. Anyway she first of all asserts that all “Yt” women have the same experiences and that said experiences are some how difficult for them all? I don’t think I need to point out everything glaringly wrong with that logic… we’ll probably not to anyone but her anyway. Also, lol.. that BIPOC (which by its ridiculous definition lumps literally all non whites into one group) all also share the same experiences.
Good god the cringey Identity politics these days. WTF even is identity? I’m gen x so when someone says Identity I think driver’s license or state ID. If that makes me old, good. The younger millennials and gen z and whatever seems to have replaced Personality with identity, probably because they have a severe decency of personality. If you make your “identity “ about your skin color or your sexuality or politics or whatever you need to grow a personality. It’s not hard I assure you, try getting of your little smart phones and your social media and go be actually social. That’s a good start. Instead of introducing yourself as a “black, white, POC” or whatever… try just your name. Maybe even (god forbid) what you like? Music movies art etc. Trust me, before you know you’ll have a personality in no time!
Yeah talk about victim mentality and resentment. Low iq comment on her part.
"because they have a severe decency of personality"Agree with much of the above. Your comment on personality vs identity is valid, though I don't think it applies to all. I was a volunteer in Africa in mid-70s and mid-80 .. and then again twice this 'century'. When I did my fourth stint (in LATAM country, left in 2019) I was asked by staff to 'come out' as to the three previous stints and give perspectives. I was very reluctant to do so, but did do so in time. I was careful, not trying to sound 'know-it-all' but, alas, I was labeled as an entitled white old man. Ok. So be it and I pretty much pulled back from participating and so, so glad when training finished to get out into the field and my assignment. That's what counts. Pretty much kept to myself though, in fairness, there were a few volunteers that I found .. well, more mature and personalities that shined through.
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