Georgia
Local governmental or non-profit organizations in various regions of Georgia
BA/BS in Social Work, Sociology or relevant field
3 or more years of relevant experience, such as working in local communities, community advocacy, and engaging with community members.
Relevant experience facilitating workshops/trainings/events.
Experience implementing youth non-formal education activities.
Experience with community engagement or stakeholder management.
Experience working with children or youth abroad or in an intercultural setting.
Experience working in countries in transition
Volunteers live with host families for the first few weeks before transitioning to independent housing in mid-sized towns or cities. Housing is a reasonable distance, either on foot or by public transportation, from the work site.
None
Youth in Development
Yes
Georgia
10
Yes
PCR
No
Yes
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Enhance youth programming through stakeholder engagement and effect project management.
Teach English to children and young adults through classes.
Host clubs focused on English, movies, or debate to enhance student understanding of current social, economic, environmental, and global issues.
Facilitate events or activities with youth, particularly underserved youth, to develop leadership skills, critical thinking, media literacy, and volunteerism.
Support professional development and career advancement.
Conduct English and digital skills workshops or trainings.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community's interests and priorities, such as creative arts or a running club.
After a 3-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to a mid-sized urban community where you will collaborate with governmental and/or non-governmental agencies. You will work with the partner and your community to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Georgia will equip you with Georgian language resources and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Gain valuable experience developing and conducting youth-focused programming.
Become a valued colleague and part of your community.
Experience the rich Georgian culture firsthand.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program
Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner
Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.
Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations
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.
