Albania and Montenegro
Local government, non-governmental organizations, national parks
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any field
OR
• 5 years' professional work experience
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
• Experience developing, coaching, mobilizing, or mentoring marginalized community groups.
• Organizational and community development, project design and management, or tourism experience.
Volunteers are placed all throughout Albania and will live with host families during their initial pre-service training and at least the first six months of their service. Volunteers are provided a small space heater for their bedroom.
None
Community Economic Development
No
Albania
24
Yes
PCV
No
Mentor staff on organizational development skills, such as promotion, public relations, and image building.
Provide trainings on project design and management methodology.
Organize and facilitate the creation of youth civic engagement opportunities, such as camps and clubs.
Facilitate volunteer activities and service-learning projects, especially for youth.
Train and guide community members—especially youth—on leadership and employability
Facilitate a cause- or group-specific campaign that supports minorities, individuals living with a disability, women, or youth.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as after-school English clubs and workshops on personal hygiene for the youth.
As an Organizational and Youth Development Facilitator, you will be trained to facilitate sustainable community development that is rooted in civic engagement. Peace Corps/Albania and Montenegro will teach you Albanian to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community. You will also receive supplemental language learning resources.
After 11 weeks of training, you will move to an urban, semi-urban, or rural community where you will collaborate with local government officials, non-governmental organizational staff, or staff at state institutions such as national park rangers. Together, you will assess the local needs and develop solutions based on an asset-based approach driven by the community.
Gain valuable business advising and intercultural communication skills.
Learn Albanian from dedicated Language and Cross-Culture Facilitators.
Experience the beauty of the Balkans and rich cultural traditions in person.
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.
