SPC Joseph Wojcik3404570<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The job market still kinda sucks, so I've been looking for ways in which I could use my military experience to make a positive impact on our world and feel like I have purpose again. So, I was curious if any veterans have served in the Peace Corps and if they could offer any advice.How can my military experience be used to make a positive impact on our world through service in the Peace Corps?2018-03-01T12:21:16-05:00SPC Joseph Wojcik3404570<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The job market still kinda sucks, so I've been looking for ways in which I could use my military experience to make a positive impact on our world and feel like I have purpose again. So, I was curious if any veterans have served in the Peace Corps and if they could offer any advice.How can my military experience be used to make a positive impact on our world through service in the Peace Corps?2018-03-01T12:21:16-05:002018-03-01T12:21:16-05:00SGT Joseph Gunderson3404866<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I actually went through the entire process to join the Peace Corps a few years ago. I guess it is actually very competitive because I was shot down and they told me to reapply in 12 to 18 months to be looked at again.Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Mar 1 at 2018 1:52 PM2018-03-01T13:52:02-05:002018-03-01T13:52:02-05:00Lt Col Charlie Brown3405086<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Have you considered applying for a paid/staff Red Cross job? Lots of veterans, especially in Disaster Services and Service to Armed Forces DivisionResponse by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Mar 1 at 2018 2:59 PM2018-03-01T14:59:08-05:002018-03-01T14:59:08-05:00SGM Bill Frazer3408246<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Go for it if you want. In my day we called the Peace Corps "Mobile Targets" due to the times they got waxed when things will up and their higher didn't yank them out in time due to politics.Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Mar 2 at 2018 12:37 PM2018-03-02T12:37:18-05:002018-03-02T12:37:18-05:00SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM7071250<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Military Service would provide those Peace Corps in better understanding of global challenges around the world in need!Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Jun 26 at 2021 4:21 PM2021-06-26T16:21:15-04:002021-06-26T16:21:15-04:002018-03-01T12:21:16-05:00