Update from America

As you may I know, I will be leaving in March for Peace Corps Response in Guyana, South America. This first post is going to give everyone and idea of where I am going, what I will be doing and all the fun stuff in between!

First off, Peace Corps Response provides opportunities for returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) to undertake short-term, high impact assignments in various programs around the world. I decided to join Response based on a position that was posted in Guyana to work with children with special needs. I will be working at a school for children with disabilities (both physical and mental) to increase the school’s ability to effectively teach the children basic academic and vocational skills. So, that means lots of trainings on interventions, curriculum design and evaluation techniques.

I will be in Guyana for 6 months and have a tentative date of departure of March 29th, 2011.

Here is a link to learn more about Guyana: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guyana

I will be posted in the capital, Georgetown and from what I hear, internet access is better then Togo so I hope to be able to update this more often!

Right now I am at a pre-packing stage where I am gathering clothes and other needed essentials that I think I will need for the next 6 months. Much easier packing for the 2nd time and a shorter amount of time.