A DAY IN THE LIFE // Peace Corps South Africa
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- A day in the life of a Peace Corps South Africa Community HIV/AIDS Outreach Program volunteer (aka CHOP). We strive to help end the spread and stigma of HIV through our work in rural communities in South Africa.
No two days as a PCV are the same, this is just a general picture of what I get up to here in SA. If you have any requests for videos or general questions, leave a comment!
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"The dogs follow me, it's LIKE having friends I imagine" 😂 omg haha
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Hey I'm a future PCV, and I'm planning on going to South Africa it's my dream country!! My questions is the stipend the PC give to its volunteer is it sufficient to live on or would it be wise to bring additional money at all times for the 2 years that you will be there???
Hey! The monthly stipend is definitely sufficient for your day to day life, but if you want to travel around SA or out of the country, I definitely recommend having additional funds. Most volunteers just bring an American credit/debit card so they can withdraw money at an SA ATM.
Hello. I'm a recent college graduate, and I'm interested in joining the Peace Corps. I wanted to ask you a few questions about being a volunteer.
1) How old are you, and how long have you been a Peace Corps volunteer?
2) Do you hang up with other people your age when you're not working?
3) Do you live alone in your host home?
4) How'd you adjust to the different environment?
The Peace Corps recruits volunteers 18 years old and up, although most would be over 21 years old because a Bachelor's Degree or some experience is often required. There is no age limit. Although many Peace Corps Volunteers live with host families, some live alone, which seems to be the case with Morgan.
I enjoy your sense of humor. Gotta stay entertained
Hey Morgan! This is crazy but I just saw your At The Rat shirt so I'm assuming you went to the U! I just graduated and will be serving in Guatemala!! I would love to talk to you more about your experiences and maybe get some advice :)
Yeah I did []_[]!! I was originally supposed to serve in Guatemala, how crazy?! I'd be happy to answer your questions! Send me an email morganlee1992@gmail.com!
I’m interested in pc but a bit nervous. Did you do it with other people or by yourself?
Don't be nervous! I guess I started Peace Corps by myself but I met so many amazing people! In terms of the living situation, I was the only Peace Corps Volunteer in my village but there were a a couple volunteers around me, maybe 1 hour away via taxi. However, during the 10-week training you live in a village with other trainees but you have your own host family.
Just a tip. Instead of throwing the water just out,throw it under the tree.
Rockbreak and Demolitions Namibia I did occasionally, but because of all the dirt, it creates quite a bit of mud and my host mom didn’t like that. But good tip!
I’ve always wondered if you guys have WiFi up there or not 😂 do you post using your works WiFi?
Julia Grace Unfortunately my work didn’t have WiFi either. I posted when I went to the Peace Corps office in Pretoria every couple months!
I’m considering doing some sort of volunteer program and the peace Corps is definitely on the list. Is it possible to get in contact with either you or another volunteer so I can ask a few questions?
Hey Rachael! I'd be happy to help :) Feel free to email me at morganlee1992@gmail.com. I could also try to find a current volunteer you could chat with if you want!
Hi. So, I'm a future PCV. Do you not have to use your water filter where you are in South Africa? Just wondering. :) Thanks!
Hey! I drink water out of my water filter, but if I'm just brushing my teeth (aka not swallowing haha) I just use water from the tap. Obviously if I'm boiling water I just get it from the tap since boiling kills any germs :)
Ijaaz Kingston no need hon there is clean water
I lived in Botswana 6 years ago for my dads usaid post (he was a volunteer when he was younger) we use to drive through SA all the time. Now I’m thinking about becoming a volunteer and stumbled on your video ! Such a small world
That's incredible! I had a friend who did Peace Corps Botswana and loved it! I highly recommend Peace Corps if you are considering it!
Hey! What camera do you use to film?
I use a Canon PowerShot SX510 HS, but honestly, most of these shots were taken on my iPod haha
Did the program you do require a college degree?
Yes. I think Peace Corps in general requires all volunteers to have a college degree unless you are a bit older and have a lot of experience in a given field (that's my understanding).
The hardest part if you are assigned in remote areas.....there are unexpected bad things.....take care
I loved this vlog, extremely informative!! I have two questions, how long was the duration of this trip? and were you ever concerned for your health concerning the water quality or any hazards present?
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it :)
1. I lived in South Africa (in this community in particular) for 2 years.
2. I had a water filter that I used for drinking water and I never felt unsafe in my community.
This is how my grandparents live in Mexico and I honestly can’t wait til I join the peace corps
Where do you go to the bathroom?
I went outside in the pit latrine, or in the bucket in my room.
Really enjoyed the video! Great content 🙌💫
Thank you :)
I can’t do it
Ginger ans obi hahahah
Where did you poop & wash your clothes?
I usually pooped in the pit latrine in the yard (you can see this in my House Tour video ruclips.net/video/N3jTszESR6A/видео.html) and I washed my clothes by hand in buckets, which you can see in this video (ruclips.net/video/G9wSjnvEJEI/видео.html). Thanks for watching!
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You are quite confident to reveal where you released your fecal matter in; to each their own.
@@sufficientmagister9061 everyone poops my man. Even Beyonce has had raging diarrhea 😊
Pretty incredible that you had electricity ..
What are you doing now?
I currently live and work in Zambia! Check out my channel for more up-to-date videos about my life!
Whats your schedule like on a more concise level? As in, do you work a mon-fri schedule 9-5? And do you get weekends off & are u free to go wherever if u want on ur free time?
Hey Angela! The Peace Corps SA CHOP program was pretty flexible so technically I worked M-F 8ish-4ish at the centre but I really made my own schedule. If I wanted to spend the morning at the school or the creche (preschool) then I could. You definitely get weekends off, but a lot of PCVs will run programs/events on weekends or are expected to be at weddings/funerals/family gatherings etc. on weekends. If you leave your village you're expected to tell Peace Corps staff, esp. if you're leaving for a night or more. And you get 24 leave days a year and one weekend a month to travel/go on vacation, visit other PCVs... etc. Hope that helps!
Morgan Lee Stoner thank you so much for this info!
Morgan Lee Stoner but also I just wanted to make sure.. did you mean 24 days a year/2 days a month or 24 days a year plus 2 days a month?
@@AC-tw9os 24 days a year for any travel you want, plus each month we got a "weekend away" aka 2 days but we could only use that "weekend away" to visit nearby volunteers or towns. For instance, I couldn't use that weekend away to go to Botswana. However, some PC staff let us use our weekends away towards longer travel. Just depends. Sorry if that is confusing! Essentially 24 days a year plus 2 days a month.