PCR
Moldova
Moldova
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, including social science, education, business, management and organizational development.
AND
Three or more years of technical expertise in organizational capacity development and training, strategic planning, or results-based project management and reporting.
"MilleniuM” Training and Development Institute
None
Volunteers live primarily in independent apartments but may live with a host family if indicated and discussed ahead of time. Housing is located near the work site, but Volunteers should be aware that rush-hour commutes can take up to an hour.
No
Community Economic Development
Youth in Development
9
Yes
No
Pursue the opportunity to make a positive impact on Moldovan youth.
Learn basic Romanian phrases and practice communicating with colleagues and the community.
Gain a deeper understanding of Moldova’s rich culture by experiencing it in person.
Develop a strategic plan to improve organizational efficiency.
Assist senior management and staff to implement internal process improvements.
Develop and conduct training sessions and activities to strengthen the organization’s positive work environment with a culture built upon shared values.
Develop and conduct training sessions and activities to strengthen project management skills of staff and leadership.
Monitor and adjust the implemented strategies to ensure the sustainability of changes.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as English club for youth and youth development activities.
After a two-week orientation, you will stay in the capital city where you will collaborate with the Millenium Institute staff. You will work with the partner to assess their needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Moldova will equip you with basic Romanian language skills during the orientation and you may work with a local tutor who can continue building language skills to help you connect with the community.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.
Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.
Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.
Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner.
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
