Stop by and chat with Aaron Hoholik, your UA recruiter. Ask him about his experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer in Tchad and Benin and find out how you can build your resume and still make a difference in the world.
Aaron Hoholik is originally from Ventura, California and received his BA in Film & Digital Media from the University of California, Santa Cruz. He served in Chad and Benin from 2004-2007 as an education volunteer teaching English as a second language. In both countries, Aaron worked at his local high school teaching and collaborating with his fellow colleagues. He was also involved in girls’ empowerment camps, a library project, and English clubs.
He is currently a Peace Corps Fellow and Masters student in the Language, Reading and Culture department. He hopes to continue teaching and working with Peace Corps in the future.
The time to apply to Peace Corps is now! We're currently placing qualified applicants in programs departing through Winter 2013. Apply on-line at www.peacecorps.gov. Visit UA Peace Corps on Facebook to learn more about upcoming events!!!
Spring 2012 Office Hours (Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays)
01/04/2012 - 05/11/2012
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10 AM to 12 PM
Thursdays 2 PM to 4 PM
*and by appointment
Summer 2012 Office Hours (Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays)
05/14/2012 - 06/08/2012 (no Office Hours 5/16 or 5/17)
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9 AM to 11 AM
Thursdays 1 PM to 3 PM
*and by appointment
University of Arizona
Career Services - SUMC 411J Student Union
(520) 621-7188
pcorps@ag.arizona.edu
General Information Meetings:
Wedenesday, February 1, 2012 6-7 PM
Peace Corps and Teach For America Informational Meeting
University of Arizona
Student Union Suite 411
Career Services
Want to know more about the Peace Corps? If you are thinking about applying to serve as a volunteer, you're strongly encouraged to attend an information session. Presentations will highlight the application process, eligibility requirements, geographic placement, benefits and the challenges of serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Information about the types of assignments and the regions where volunteers serve is also covered.
Friends and family are welcome to attend!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 6-7 PM
Globe Talk – Africa
University of Arizona
Student Union Suite 411
Career Services
Be the catalyst of change in your community. Learn how you can use your knowledge and skills in the Peace Corps, build your resume and travel the world. If you are thinking about applying to serve as a Peace Corps Volunteer, you are strongly encouraged to attend this information session. The presentation will highlight serving in Africa, the application process, eligibility requirements, geographic placement, benefits and the challenges of serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Information on Peace Corps' programs and regions where volunteers serve is also covered.
Friends and family are welcome to attend!
Wednesday, April 11, 2012 6-7 PM
Peace Corps Information Meeting
Time & Place TBD soon (see justification)
Do you want to build your resume? Do you want to acquire professional hands-on experience? Do you want to travel the globe? Learn how Peace Corps can build your resume and give you the skills to succeed in your profession. If you are thinking about applying to serve as a Peace Corps Volunteer, you are strongly encouraged to attend this information session. The presentation will highlight professional development, the application process, eligibility requirements, geographic placement, benefits and the challenges of serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Information on Peace Corps' programs and regions where volunteers serve is also covered.
Friends and family are welcome to attend!
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 6-7 PM
Peace Corps Information Meeting
Time & Place TBD soon (see justification)
Use your creativity, expand your skills, live abroad and learn a new language with international work assignments in more than 75 countries as a Peace Corps Voulnteer.Immerse yourself in a new culture and a new language and have the experience of a lifetime working with others in education, health, agriculture, environment, business, and technology or community development programs. If you are thinking about applying to serve as a Peace Corps Volunteer, you are strongly encouraged to attend this information session.
Friends and family are welcome to attend!
Connect Through Service - Southern Arizona Peace Corps Service Projects
Answer our nations call to service and learn about global opportunities with the Peace Corps. Join Southern Arizona’s Returned Peace Corps community in a day of service throughout the Southwest. In addition to helping your local community, you will have the opportunity to speak with Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and learn about the application process, eligibility requirements, geographic placement, benefits and the challenges of serving as a Peace Corps volunteer.
Friends and family are welcome to participate!
January 16, 2012 9 AM – 12 PM
MLK Day of Service
Southwest Conservation Corps
El Rio Acres Neighborhood
For more information contact Aaron Hoholik at 520-621-7188 or pcorps@cals.arizona.edu
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Fairs:
University of Arizona Peace Corps Fair
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 4-7 PM
University of Arizona
Student Union Memorial Center, Third Floor Ballroom
Join the University of Arizona Peace Corps/Fellows and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of southern Arizona for the biggest Peace Corps event of the year: The University of Arizona Peace Corps Fair 2012. The fair will feature elaborate cultural exhibits, photography and music from more than 70 countries. Representatives from Peace Corps Fellows' internship agencies serving the Tucson community will also be present. This event is free and open to the public and normally attracts a student and community audience of 600.
For more information contact Aaron Hoholik at 520-621-7188 or pcorps@cals.arizona.edu
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Tables:
February 28, 2012
10 AM - 2 PM
The University of Arizona Mall
Do you want to build your resume? Do you want to acquire professional hands-on experience? Do you want to travel the world? Live in a country you never heard of? Learn a second, third or fourth language? Make these dreams a reality. Stop by the Peace Corps table to chat with your UA recruiter. He will answer your questions and relay experiences about his Peace Corps service. Come find out how you can make a difference in the world.
Tucson Festival of Books
Saturday March 10th and Sunday March 11th, 2012
10 AM to 4 PM
The University of Arizona Mall
Come support reading and literacy projects at the Tucson Festival of Books. Learn what Peace Corps is doing to empower young boys and girls across the globe through literacy. Chat with Peace Corps authors and learn how you can be the catalyst of change!
April Date TBD, 2012
10 AM to 2 PM
The University of Arizona Mall
Do you want to build your resume? Do you want to acquire professional hands-on experience? Do you want to travel the world? Live in a country you never heard of? Learn a second, third or fourth language? Make these dreams a reality. Stop by the Peace Corps table to chat with your UA recruiter. He will answer your questions and relay experiences about his Peace Corps service. Come find out how you can make a difference in the world.
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