Increasing the number of African Americans in the International Arena
We are dedicated to promoting community service and raising awareness in African-American communities about Peace Corps and its many programs. We are always looking for interested individuals to join the board or one of the committees. Please contact us if you are interested in taking an active role in SAB PCV board.
Role | Name | Country of Service |
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President | Dionte Driskell | Rwanda, East Africa |
Vice-President | Alethea Parker | Cameroon, West Africa |
Secretary | Vincent Williams | Ghana, West Africa |
Treasurer | Sabrina Cherry | The Gambia, West Africa |
Master at Arms | Vincent Williams | Ghana, West Africa |
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Increasing the number of African Americans in the International Arena
I think this organization needs to hold Peace Corps Fairs in cities such as my own (Milledgeville, GA) and other cities where many African Americans are not aware or knowledgeable about the benefits of being a part of Peace Corps. I am currently in the applicant process. I am catching (h___) trying to get reference from some of my supervisors. When I explain what my goal is in this venture, they look at me like I spoke something that is very alien.
Dorothy Henderson
Thank you Dorothy for you comment and concern. We would have to agree with you and that is why when our membership grows as well as our resources we will be able to do just that. By you applying to Peace Corps you are helping are long range goal of making it possible.