So I am now an official PCT (Peace Corp Trainee). We did a day of seminar type training and meet and greet.
There are 36 people in my group leaving are mostly straight out of college kids 25 and under. One guy in his late twenties, a married couple in their thirties and the rest retired and 50 or older. So at 37 I am definitely not the normal PCT.
Tomorrow is get on the plane day.
So I would guess it will be quite awhile before I post again, so pay attention.
Adios
Josh
Starting on June 24th, 2010 I departing from Los Angeles to Swaziland in Africa to begin my journey through the US Peace Corps. On Aug 23rd, I became an official PCV. The rest of what you read here is my adventure and job helping fight HIV AIDS for the next two years. As of Sept 25th, 2012 this blog is completes with 2 years of service. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for reading.
My big project, Finishing the Ward 4 AMICAALL/Nhlangano Town Council Social Center, the PCPP
ITS FINISHED
Peace Corps Partnership Proposal (PCPP) with the Nhlangano Town Council (NTC)
http://swazilandreflections.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-big-project-finishing-ward-4.html
First application draft submitted Feb, 2011
Approved & Funding Begins on PC website May 17th
IT WAS COMPLETELY FUNDED on Sept 8th.
Construction started on Oct 24th.
All exterior construction done by Dec 20th.
Grand Opening Jan 5th, 2012
Round 2 of the Funding arrives in early January.
Interior Only Construction Restarts Jan 16th.
Construction all done Feb 16th (minus a million tiny To Do's)
Project Officially Closed May 4th, 2012
Let the children play, learn & be safe.
As of Aug 25th, 2012, I am no longer a PCV, I am now RPCV (Return Peace Corps Volunteer). This blog is my experience in Swaziland between June of 2010 & Aug of 2012. Enjoy.
Peace Corps Partnership Proposal (PCPP) with the Nhlangano Town Council (NTC)
http://swazilandreflections.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-big-project-finishing-ward-4.html
First application draft submitted Feb, 2011
Approved & Funding Begins on PC website May 17th
IT WAS COMPLETELY FUNDED on Sept 8th.
Construction started on Oct 24th.
All exterior construction done by Dec 20th.
Grand Opening Jan 5th, 2012
Round 2 of the Funding arrives in early January.
Interior Only Construction Restarts Jan 16th.
Construction all done Feb 16th (minus a million tiny To Do's)
Project Officially Closed May 4th, 2012
Let the children play, learn & be safe.
As of Aug 25th, 2012, I am no longer a PCV, I am now RPCV (Return Peace Corps Volunteer). This blog is my experience in Swaziland between June of 2010 & Aug of 2012. Enjoy.
Hi, Josh -
ReplyDeleteI'm a facebook friend of your dad's. My brother did the Swaziland Peace Corp adventure probably 15 or 16 years ago. I look forward to reading about your adventures. Good luck!
Sandra
Hi Josh - I'm another FB friend of your Dad's! Very interested to hear of your adventures over in Swaziland, can't wait to read blog updates!
ReplyDeleteDenise
So proud of you, Josh. I'm positive you will encounter many adventures and probably return with an excellent script.
ReplyDeleteGot your message a week ago. Think this is the longest we have never been able to talk--since you landed in Johannesburg two weeks ago--seems crazy--Love you a lot MOM
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for an update! Wishing you all the best - adventure, discovery and a happy head. :)
ReplyDeleteHope you can log in soon to let us know how life has been since you landed.
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