Viewpoints: The 50+ Volunteer Experience

Peace Corps Volunteers of all ages are called to serve overseas. During Older Americans Month, Peace Corps recognizes the work of its older Volunteers and the amazing contributions they all provide to communities around the world. "The women in my community reacted so favorably to me; my age is definitely a benefit to working in Zambia -- or in more traditional societies where age is equivalent to wisdom." -PCV Mary Ellen Rivero, Zambia Remember, it's never too late to serve. #OlderAmericansMonth ~~~ Subscribe to make sure you see our latest videos: http://bit.ly/1VlPz86 220,000+ Americans have served as Volunteers in 140+ countries. See what's possible here: http://1.usa.gov/1yqyE8b Follow us on: Facebook – http://bit.ly/1T3Om1P Twitter – http://bit.ly/1qoLtix Instagram – http://bit.ly/1oQXmrk Tumblr – http://bit.ly/13DAdAI Google+ – http://bit.ly/23EsSxA Website – http://1.usa.gov/1VoSJIQ We're even on Snapchat! @peacecorps