Peace Corps

[Everyday Anarchy]

I'm curious what everyone's opinions on the US Peace Corps are. I'm interested in joining when I'm older so that I can get experience in traveling and helping villages and countries in need, something I would not be able to afford to do on my own.

What do you all think?

[Cooler Reds Will Prevail]

I considered joining the Peace Corps for a while, but changed my mind when I found out that it was created by Kennedy to counter the spread of socialism in the third world and sort of put a benevolent face on capitalism, given a lot of the humanitarian services Cuba was providing in Latin America. There are probably better organizations that are not affiliated with the U.S. government to go through comrade, though I unfortunately cannot recommend any.

[Everyday Anarchy]

That's my sentiments exactly. I completely see how the Peace Corps is an attempt to put a happy face on US-interests, yet it is still helpful to those people as well. And also, I want to join for the personal experience and skills that I can learn.

If anyone can provide any alternatives to the Peace Corps that are similar in practice, please let me know of them.

[lvleph]

The peace corp is part of the US Selective Service. It probably isn't what you would expect. It is very frustrating for most people, but also very rewarding.

[Nothing Human Is Alien]

If anyone can provide any alternatives to the Peace Corps that are similar in practice, please let me know of them.

http://internationalredaid.org/volunteer.html ?

[which doctor]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WWOOF