Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Washington, DC jobs and careers

About Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Washington, DC

Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Washington D.C. (RPCV/W) is a Washington-based non-profit organization committed to the Peace Corps’ Third Goal: bringing the Peace Corps experience back to our community. It was founded in 1979 and incorporated in 1990 in the District of Columbia. Representing more than 2,500 returned Peace Corps Volunteers, Peace Corps staff, Peace Corps families and supporters, RPCV/W is one of the largest organizations of its kind in the world. It is also one of the most active, holding dozens of local events each year and frequently partnering with nonprofit organizations of all sizes and government agencies on shared initiatives. RPCV/W is a registered 501(c)(3) organization and governed by an elected board of directors. RPCV/W convenes its members through social events, professional development activities and community service opportunities to give back to the DMV. Our organization is passionate about supporting our members’ and our community’s needs to address white saviorism, disparities, and other systemic issues that are holding us back from a better world. We hope to provide a network of resources and support for our members as we continue serving in our careers and through cross-cultural experiences. MISSION: The Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Washington DC (RPCV/W) fosters an inclusive network for members to connect through social, professional, and service opportunities. We build upon the skills and experiences of RPCVs to serve our communities and promote a deeper understanding of our world and its cultures. VISION: We envision a world in which all people are respected, valued, and treated with dignity and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers’ knowledge, skills, and perspectives are recognized and utilized for positive change in the Nation’s Capital and beyond. **RPCV/W is an affiliate group of the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) and is not the Peace Corps agency.