Thursday, January 20, 2011

My Peace Corps Timeline

2010
August 26- Submitted PC application
August 31- Received email from recruiter
September 6- Received legal packet in the mail
September 7- Received call from Recruiter, submitted additional skill information, had fingerprints made
September 8- Mailed legal packet to D.C.
September 14- Received email from Recruiter and set interview date
September 23- Interview with Recruiter at Peace Corps Southeast Regional Headquarters in Atlanta, GA
September 24- Nominated for Peace Corps service
October 1- Received official nomination in the mail
October 2- Received medical packet
November 1-Mailed medical packet to D.C.
November 25- Toolkit updated: No dental holds
November 30- Notice of medical deferment
December 6- Submitted additional medical information
December 8- Toolkit updated: Medical review complete, wait for answer by mail. Received email from Placement Officer
December 9- Emailed updated resume and detailed volunteer list to Placement Officer
December 10- Received notice of medical clearance

2011
January 5- Received call from Placement Officer, qualified for PC service, given the choice between Youth Development in Eastern Europe or Water/Health Sanitation in Central or South America
January 6- Called Placement Officer with decision: Water/Health Sanitation in Central or South America
January 12- Received invitation in the mail
January 18- Accepted invitation to serve in Suriname

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