1966: JoAnne C. Richard served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Tanzania in Magoye beginning in 1966



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer JoAnne C. Richard can be contacted at jc_richardamsndcom

Country of Service: Tanzania

Training Group: XII

Cities you served in: Magoye

Arrival Year: 1966

Departure Year: 1968

Work Description:

Teacher

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

I work in a law firm. I have raised two daughters. I call them my "Peace Keepers", one was in the Peace Corps in Uzbekistan, the other a graduate of West Point and Captain in the Army.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

It was such a privilege to live in Tanzania and to contribute to building their country. It gave me a greater appreciation of Africa and also of my own country.

Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:

Anyone who also was in Tanzania XII, 1966 - 1968.

Any message for returned volunteers?:

We are working on a reunion in 2007. Please contact me at jc_richard@msn.com so that we can include you in our plans.

Originally posted: October 24, 2006

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