1973: Jim LaBate served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Costa Rica in Golfito beginning in 1973



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Jim LaBate can be contacted at jimlabateahotmaildcom

Country of Service: Costa Rica

Training Group: Sports Promoters

Cities you served in: Golfito

Arrival Year: 1973

Departure Year: 1975

Work Description:

I promoted sports such as baseball, basketball, and volleyball to the youth of Golfito.

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

I have worked primarily as a teacher and writer since I returned to the United States. I currently work as a Writing Specialist in The Writing Center at Hudson Valley Community college in Troy, New York.

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

Serving in the Peace Corps right after college was an amazing experience that boradened my horizons tremendously.

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

I sometimes wonder what happened to others from our group, so if they're out there, I would like to hear from them.

Any message for returned volunteers?:

Share your Peace Corps experience with others, and encourage young people to serve.

Originally posted: July 13, 2007

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