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1965: Theodore R. Collins served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Peru in Ahuac, Lambayeque beginning in 1965



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Theodore R. Collins can be contacted at trcollins1942ayahoodcom

Country of Service: Peru

Training Group: Rural Community Development, Norman, Okalahoma

Cities you served in: Ahuac, Lambayeque

Arrival Year: 1965

Departure Year: 1966

Work Description:

Trained in rural community development,
reassigned to credit cooperatives.

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

Trained in social work in Chicago, 35 year career in mental health and school social work.

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

At 22 years of age, the world looked
like an opportunity around every corner and that was wonderful. I have returned to Peru several times.

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

Any RPCV's in Peru who served during my time there.

Any message for returned volunteers?:

We are unique and essential to peace.

Originally posted: January 10, 2007

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Related Links:

Peace Corps Peru; Directory of Peru RPCVs; Messages and Announcements for Peru RPCVs; Peace Corps Annual Report: 1965