Welcome to CORVA

--a non-profit organization of returned Peace Corps volunteers that serves as the local representative of the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA).

We are a 501(C)3 organization dedicated to connecting people from other countries to each other through service and conversation.                        

***Contact us at  info@corvapc.org

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**Next Meetings and Events** 

Wed. Sept. 21, 2016 - 

Dinner Out @ China Garden Buffet 79 West Schrock Road Westerville, OH 43081     6:30 PM.

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Fri. Sept. 30, 2016

OSU Homecoming Parade!!!

Come celebrate Peace Corps and the OSU community by marching with CORVA members, and Peace Corps Applicants who have been invited to serve, in the Ohio State Homecoming Parade.

Parade goes from OSU Stadium down Lane Ave. to the Ohio Student Union on High Street.

Meet at 6:30 PM at the west side of the stadium.  Look for the Peace Corps banner – Parade starts at 7PM 

Don't know where to park?          

One possibility is to park at the International Programs Building lot on Corner of Fyffe and Woody Hayes for $1.75/hr. – then take campus bus to stadium



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Wed. Oct. 19, 2016

Potluck @ Jamie Rhein's                6:30 PM

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Thurs. Oct. 27, 2016         

Auditorium of Main Library, 96 S. Grant Ave. Columbus

Peace Corps Stories: The Tales that Bind Us Together

Be inspired by the global insights & cross cultural experiences of former Peace Corps Volunteers 

6:30-8:30 PM

Auditorium of Main Library, 96 S. Grant Ave. Columbus, OH

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Nov. 16, 2016  Dinner Out @ Udipi Cafe, Village Center, 2001 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus  6:30 PM



 ****Returned Peace Corps Volunteers,   people interested in Peace Corps and family and friends are welcome to come to our meetings whether a potluck or a dinner out.

What We Do

Carry out the third goal of Peace Corps:

--Bringing the World Back Home by...

• Guest speak in schools, civic organizations and Peace Corps recruiting functions
• Raise money for various local and overseas projects that help fulfill the goals of Peace Corps, i.e,  to help people become self-sufficient and able to excel where ever they may live.
• Participate at the International Festival and Community Festival in Columbus
• Meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month to offer support to newly returned volunteers and friendship to former volunteers who live in central Ohio. Meetings alternate between a potluck at a CORVA member's house and an ethnic restaurant.
• Help spread the word about National Peace Corps Association and the work they do in Peace Corps advocacy.

**Peace Corps Connect**

CORVA is also affiliated with the National Peace Corps Association  (NPCA)

 The National Peace Corps Association " upholds Peace Corps ideals and supports Peace Corps-inspired initiatives."

**Make Membership Official***

Put a small amount of money to major good use

To join NPCA (with a link that allows you to join CORVA, click here.

NPCA dues are $35 for a year.

CORVA dues are $15, also for a year. CORVA dues cover cost of the CORVA website and our PO Box rental.

Drop us a Line

We're eager to hear from you, particularly if you have just returned to central Ohio from your Peace Corps service.

Also, if you would like us to provide your organization with one or more guest speakers-- or if we can help you with your own make the world a better place endeavors, let us know.

Unique corners of the world are our specialty.

Click here to send us a message.