I accepted the position immediately! I want to know as much as I can about Vanuatu before I go. Here are the most important details for now!
Country: Vanuatu
Project: Strengthening Human Resources through Education Project (SHREP)
Job Title: Primary Education Teacher and Literacy Trainers
Dates of Service: November 2009-November 2011
Orientation Dates: September 12, 2009
More details to come!
Applying for the Peace Corps is not as easy as one would think. There are lots of hoops to cross through! I applied in October, had my interview in November, got my medical packet in December, completed all heath requirements by February, and finally got my medical clearance 8 weeks later in March! I am a patient person but waiting to find out the fate of your near future is stressful. So imagine my excitement when my invitation package arrives! This package would include my placement, job description, and departure date. This package would either be my future or I would be back at square one.
Drum roll please...
The moment arrived on April fools day of all days. But, we all knew this was no prank. I opened it up with Andrea by my side. I have been accepted and offered a teaching position in Vanuatu!! This was exactly what I was hoping for!
When I was a kid I dreamed about helping feed the homeless in Africa. I had heard about programs like the Peace Corps and was very intrigued. My parents would mention, "what about the kids in our country." So, I pursued that passion to help others by getting my teaching degree and working in both public & private schools with special education students. Last summer when I realized that I was comfortable living in Colorado I had mixed feelings. I was excited to have found a place to be that was both comfortable and adventure filled. In Colorado there are always new things to learn and try. However, I am a person that likes to have challenges and goals to strive for. I wanted to plan for a new adventure. Peace Corps had been on the back burner for long enough. It was time to make the steps towards an experience that would be like none other. I was going to apply and see where the wind blew me!
