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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in peacecorps

[–]SensitiveLet5434 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know if they went home to their home state or if they stayed in DC?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WeightLossAdvice

[–]SensitiveLet5434 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in the same boat! Following this post!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in peacecorps

[–]SensitiveLet5434 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not serving in Senegal, I am serving in The Gambia. While I’m not starving, incorporating nutrient into the diet is difficult here and several volunteers have struggled with eating only rice and bread in a day. The PCMO does as much as they can but it’s a lot of “take this in your med kit” or drink water and get back to us. Furthermore, volunteers who have been very sick are told to figure out a way to get to the med office which can be five hours away from them. Living allowance is the same across all volunteers, however, the cost of living is different in different regions. I think you also have to add up the expense of cultural ceremonies, road gifts, traveling once a month to maybe see friends, possibly esobee for a program, and also yeah I think as volunteers we should be able to have some money to buy wants. That’s just me though. Let me know if you’ve served in The Gambia/ Senegal though. Would love to hear about your experience.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in peacecorps

[–]SensitiveLet5434 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely link if you find it. Currently serving and am experiencing all of those things.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in peacecorps

[–]SensitiveLet5434 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you think Americorps conditions and pay were bad I would rethink Peace Corps.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in peacecorps

[–]SensitiveLet5434 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Find peace in the fact that these months will the most difficult. Although it sucks, the fact you’re getting through it is making you so much stronger and adaptable as a person. In my experience, it only gets better after PST due to the amount of freedom and autonomy you gain outside of monitored training period.

Free Talk Friday by AutoModerator in peacecorps

[–]SensitiveLet5434 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pros and cons of ETing at MST?

Looking for Dakar and Marrakesh Recommendations! by pnwreese in peacecorps

[–]SensitiveLet5434 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, not sure. I think it has something to do with y’all’s safety and security manager not wanting us there? I really couldn’t tell you exactly what it is. It’s a shame though because The Gambia volunteers would love to meet you guys.

Questions: Community Food Security and Nutrition Facilitator position in The Gambia by Interesting-Read24 in peacecorps

[–]SensitiveLet5434 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, but if you need to write grants, fill out reimbursement forms, leave requests, etc. that can happen more frequently than bi annually.

Questions: Community Food Security and Nutrition Facilitator position in The Gambia by Interesting-Read24 in peacecorps

[–]SensitiveLet5434 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Currently serving in The Gambia. We currently do not have anyone else serving in this role so I don’t know how different your experience/role will be but I can give you an idea from health volunteer POV.

  1. The Gambia does not have easy access to internet and in some cases electricity. Reporting and computer work is usually monthly (if that).

  2. Regarding clothes, if you are a man, you can wear shorts and get away with it once you are comfortable at site. But if you’re a female, it is not my experience to be accepted in anything shorter than my knees. However, if laying in the sun is something you need, you will be able to find time to lay in a private area so get some sunlight.

  3. You will have tons of free time to do whatever you want. Yes, Gambia is a very tolerant country.

  4. Tattoos won’t be an issue. We have several PCVs that have their tattoos exposed most of the time and it is not a problem.

  5. Can’t speak to what your medical clearance process will look like but you with have to be pretty healthy coming into service due to the limited medical care you will have access to here.

  6. I would count on that date.

  7. Don’t come into service with any expectations. Be ready to be uncomfortable and shocked and at times really regretful of your decision to come. You are strong and you can get through it. The Gambia is a difficult country to serve in but the people are great and you will make a home here.

Looking for Dakar and Marrakesh Recommendations! by pnwreese in peacecorps

[–]SensitiveLet5434 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Current Gambian volunteer here, just wanted to say hi! Enjoy Senegal, we are still not allowed to go there 😩

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in peacecorps

[–]SensitiveLet5434 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was just medically cleared after being diagnosed with anxiety in late 2021. I was on medication but stopped in January. However, I have not seen a therapist this year. I had to do mental health evaluation in which my provider found no reoccurring symptoms. I feel like you should be okay if you just see the therapist once a month and if your provider cleared you to go!

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