Third Goal

(via peacecorps.gov)

In celebration of the Peace Corps’ 45 th anniversary, Peace Corps D irector Gaddi H. Vasquez has established the Kennedy Service Awards to honor the hard work and service of Volunteers, returned Volunteers, and staff. The Kennedy Service Awards will be given every five years to two current Peace Corps Volunteers, two returned Peace Corps Volunteers, and two Peace Corps staff members. These six recipients will exemplify the Peace Corps’ best in furthering the agency’s mission and three goals of helping people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women, helping promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served, and helping promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans; and in demonstrating exemplary service and leadership. Volunteers, returned Volunteers, and staff all contribute to the Peace Corps mission of service through the three goals. The John F. Kennedy Service Awards are an opportunity to recognize a few of the many people who go beyond the call of duty for the Peace Corps, both in the United States and in countries where the Peace Corps serves. The six awards include: Currently serving Volunteer (2 awards) Service in host country community

• Demonstrates impact, sustainability, creativity, and catalytic effect (two awards)
• At site at least 18 months

Peace Corps Staff (2 awards) Service in extra ordinary circumstances

• Demonstrates inspiration and leadership in challenging circumstances (one award)
• Demonstrates longer term leadership and support directly or indirectly for the Volunteer, giving beyond expectations (one award)

Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (2 awards) Service in community after Peace Corps

• Demonstrates continued domestic or international service in the community (one award)
• Demonstrates Peace Corps related service with Peace Corps domestic and/or overseas Volunteer related programs (one award)

Anyone can nominate individuals for the above awards. Nominations are accepted through December 9, 2005. Those selected will be honored March 4, 2006, at the 45th anniversary event at the Kennedy Library, Boston, Massachusetts, and featured on the Peace Corps website.

Want to nominate someone? Go here.

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