Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Washington, D.C. (RPCV/W) is a member-driven organization committed to the Peace Corps’ Third Goal: Promoting a better understanding of the peoples of the world within our local community. It was founded in 1979 and incorporated in 1990. 

Representing more than 4,000 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.

OUR MISSION

To foster a collaborative, inclusive, and anti-racist community of RPCVs, family, friends, and supporters in the Washington D.C. area by providing a space for all RPCVs (including Black, Indigenous, People of Color) to engage, develop, support and connect with one another while they adapt to the different phases of life; and to provide professional and personal development and service opportunities for its members to give back to the D.C. community. 

BYLAWS & POLICIES 

RPCV/W's bylaws outline the rules which are used to govern the internal affairs of the organization. They can be found here.

AFFILIATIONS 

RPCV/W is not the Peace Corps, nor does it directly donate to overseas Peace Corps programs. For information about Peace Corps, please visit www.peacecorps.gov.

RPCV/W is a Member Group of the National Peace Corps Association. To learn more about the NPCA, visit www.peacecorpsconnect.org.

REPORTS

RPCV/W has issued digital annual reports since 2003.

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Social gatherings, intercultural education, professional networking, and community service opportunities.

We welcome all who share an interest in world affairs and a commitment to local volunteerism.

Join us and spread the word far and wide!

Resources for recently evacuated RPCVs

Visit our Events and Professional Development pages for career resources

Visit NPCA’s Global Reentry portal and Peace Corps’ resource page

Check out the DC COVID-19 general resources here and food resources here

Find federal jobs specifically for recently returned and evacuated RPCVs

Looking to help locally? Check out our COVID-19 Community Support Initiative and RPCV Business Page

What do you want to know about RPCV/W? Let us know and we'll put it on the FAQ.

• What's the relationship between RPCV/W, the NPCA, and the Peace Corps?
• Where can I find housing in DC?
• Do you lobby?
• How do I get on the listserv?
• What's the difference between members and non-members?
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• How does this site work?
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