PEACE CORPS ARMENIA CELEBRATES VOLUNTEERISM DURING PEACE CORPS WEEK

PanARMENIAN.Net
01.03.2010 13:34 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Peace Corps Week (March 1-7) commemorates the
occasion when President John F. Kennedy, in a speech at the University
of Michigan, outlined his idea for a program that would send thousands
of young Americans overseas. It is a week to celebrate not just the
accomplishments of Peace Corps Volunteers, but to recognize the
efforts of all people who give their time and support to address
community needs.

The third annual Volunteer Recognition ceremony was held Monday in
honor of Peace Corps week at the U.S. Embassy.

Ambassador Marie L. Yovanovitch and Peace Corps Armenia Director
Lee Lacy kicked off Peace Corps Week in Armenia by recognizing and
presenting certificates of appreciation to exceptional Armenians
who have exhibited excellence in volunteerism and service within
their communities.

This year, once again, Peace Corps Armenia staff and volunteers will
be promoting the Peace Corps and the value and merit of national
service and volunteerism across Armenia through a variety of events
and activities designed to raise public awareness, reported the press
office of the U.S. Embassy in RA.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress