Opinion of the Peace Corps

[Karpatsky]

Given its stated goals and the nature of some of the criticisms I've read, I think this qualifies as political enough to go here rather than in off-topic.

[PSOL]

It does do a lot of good work, but it could be under better management by its managers.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

FP, could be run better.

[jaymichaud]

FP, my friend did it in Ukraine about 6 years ago.

[vitoNova]

One of my favorite Federal agencies.   From everything I've heard, a great place to work, both in the field and at HQ.

I wish there was a "Peace Corps-Lite" where you spend 6 months digging ditches in Eastern Africa.  Two years off the grid is too beaucoup.   Though if I was, say, 21 and just graduated college would seem like fun.   

[Karpatsky]

One of my favorite Federal agencies.   From everything I've heard, a great place to work, both in the field and at HQ.

I wish there was a "Peace Corps-Lite" where you spend 6 months digging ditches in Eastern Africa.  Two years off the grid is too beaucoup.   Though if I was, say, 21 and just graduated college would seem like fun.   

There are "Peace Corps Response" positions which are for as few as ~three months. You have to be a specialized professional in something they're looking for, though; I'd guess mostly healthcare.