OK folks, here's a chance to put your money with your mouth is. If you're in the Portland, OR area, this may be for you:

Peace Corps Hosting Info Session on Sept. 12 for Baby Boomers

The Peace Corps is looking for a few good baby boomers. The Peace Corps believes that no single group has more to offer in terms of experience, maturity, and demonstrated ability. Because there's no upper age limit to serve, it's never too late. In fact, Volunteers who are well into their 80's have served and continue to serve. The Peace Corps is inviting Portland area residents to a free evening info session about Peace Corps service for the plus-50 Volunteer. A panel of returned Peace Corps Volunteers who served over the age of 50 will speak and answer audience queries.

When: Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Portland Central Library (US Bank Meeting Room) 801 SW 10th Avenue

For more information, please contact Maria Lee at mlee@peacecorps.gov

I came across a great article on the Baby Boomer generation and civic engagement -- check it out: http://www.casefoundation.org/web/guest/spotlight/civic_engagement?source=blogHIPSTR

As a former Peace Corps Volunteer and leading edge of the Boomer generation, I'm often thought of joining again. I think it would be great for my mind and terrific for my children to see. As I've listened to academics and others comment that the US has a dearth of people who understand the Middle East or who speak the language, I've wondered why our gov't isn't turning to the thousands and thousands of Peace Corps Volunteers who spent years there, apreciating the cultue and learning the language, as I did. Thanks--I don't live in Portland but your post has awakened a long-dormant thought.

I remember a time my friend and me were going to join the peace corps. We ended up getting jobs but I wish we did it for the experience.