Peace Corps

Peace Corps volunteers help countless individuals across the world who want to build a better life for themselves, their, children, and their communities.

Peace Corps office moved! We are now in the Fisher Science building Room 290a of the Biological Sciences Department.

Want to know more about the Peace Corps? Bring your lunch to UU hour and chat with Recruiter and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Julie Cooper about the application process and life overseas. This tabling session is ideal for busy students and a great opportunity to pick up a catalogue before a long evening of studying! Friends, family and community members are welcome to attend!
What: "Table Talk" about Peace Corps with Julie
When: Thurs May 27th
Time: 11am-12pm. Stop by anytime to pick up a catalogue!
Where: Cal Poly SLO Campus/UU Plaza Outdoor Quad Area

Want to know more about the Peace Corps? This information session addresses the FAQs of Peace Corps application process and is ideal for students, families, community members and alumni. Stop by anytime to pick up a catalogue!
What: General Info Mtg.
When: Weds May 26th and Weds June 9th
Time:3pm-4pm
Where:Cal Poly SLO Campus/Math Bldg 38 room 202

Want to know more about the Peace Corps? This information session addresses the FAQs of Peace Corps application process and is ideal for students, families, community members and alumni. Stop by anytime to pick up a catalogue!
What: General Info Mtg.
When:Wednesday, Weds May 26th
Time:3pm-4pm
Where:Cal Poly SLO Campus/Math Bldg 38 room 202
 
Don't miss the opportunity to learn about international volunteer opportunities with the Peace Corps at the Study Abroad Fair. Talk to returned volunteers and they will tell you that it has changed their life and their world perspective. br /> What:International Study Abroad Fair
When:THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2010
Time:10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m,Stop by anytime to pick up a catalogue!
Where:Cal Poly SLO, Dexter lawn

Interested in finding out how to put your business degree to work as an international Peace Corps volunteer? Talk with Peace Corps recruiter Julie Cooper and other returned volunteers to learn about the rewarding experiences of Peace Corps service.
What: Marketing Career Conference
When: Thursday, April 8
Time: 3-6 p.m.
Where: Cal Poly Campus, Performing Arts Center

Want to learn more about the Peace Corps? Speak to Peace Corps reps at the 17th Annual Cal Poly Open House Resource Faire. The Resource fair is an opportunity for prospective students, families, community members and alumni alike to discover everything Cal Poly can offer as they look to create and build a successful college experience.
What: Cal Poly Open House Resource Faire
When: Friday, April 16th
Time: 8am - 1pm
Where:Cal Poly SLO, Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center Plaza

Have you thought about implementing your education and your passions into volunteer opportunities in the Peace Corps? Don't miss this opportunity to meet with Peace Corps reps seeking applicants from all colleges for international Peace Corps opportunities in your field of study. Mark your calendar and plan to attend.
What:Spring Career Fair
When:Thursday, April 22, 2010
Time:9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.,Stop by anytime to pick up a catalogue!
Where:Cal Poly SLO, UU, Chumash Auditorium

Want to know more about the Peace Corps? Bring your lunch and chat with Recruiter and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Julie Cooper about the application process and life overseas. This informal information session is ideal for busy students and a great opportunity to pick up a catalogue before a long evening of studying! Friends, family and community members are welcome to attend!
What: Let's “Coffee Talk” about Peace Corps with Julie
When: Tuesday, April 20
TIme: 3pm 4:00 p.m. Stop by anytime to pick up a catalogue!
Where: Cal Poly SLO Campus/Kennedy Library 2nd floor/Julian’s Cafe

Want to know more about the Peace Corps? This information session address the FAQs of Peace Corps application process and is ideal for students, families, community members and alumni. Stop by anytime to pick up a catalogue!
What: General Info Mtg.
When:Wednesday, April 21
Time:3pm-4pm
Where:Cal Poly SLO Campus/Kennedy Library 2nd floor/Room 202

Stop by the lawn outside the Peace Corps office and chat with Julie about Peace Corps volunteer opportunities.
what:table
when: Tuesday, April 28th
time: 2-4pm
where: Cal Poly Campus/Lawn in front of Fisher Science Lab

Office Hours

Recruiter Drop in Office Hours for Spring Quarter 2010:

Monday (Julie) 9 AM - 4 PM
Monday (Ben) 4 PM - 7 PM
Tuesday (Julie) 9 AM - 4 PM
Wednesday (Julie) 9 AM - 4 PM
Wednesday (Ben) 4 PM - 7 PM
Thursday (Julie) 9 AM - 4 PM
*And by appointment.

Located in Fisher Science building Room 290a of the Biological Sciences Department.

Contact Us

Julie Cooper
Central Coast Recruiter
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer
Micronesia 2004-2006

Ben Ainley
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer
Bangladesh

email: peacecorps@calpoly.edu
local website: peacecorps.calpoly.edu
national website: www.peacecorps.gov
national office: 800.424.8580

Find out about San Luis Obispo area recruitment events by scrolling through the events listing at the Peace Corps link http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=meet.events

Check out Peace Corps on YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/peacecorps
Life is Calling. How far will you go?