“There is amazing work being done by hundreds of Americans across the globe,” said Jones of her inspiration to join the Peace Corps. “The mission of the Peace corps to serve others and promote peace though understanding has given me motivation to join.” During the first three months of her service, Jones will live with a host family in Macedonia to become fully immersed in the country’s language and culture. After acquiring the language and cultural skills necessary to assist her community, Jones will serve for two years in Macedonia, living in a manner similar to people in her host country.
Katherine Faye Jones to serve as Peace Corps Volunteer in Macedonia
Table Grove resident is accepted into Peace Corps
Published: Saturday, September 29, 2007 11:56 AM CDT
Katherine Faye Jones, 24, of Table Grove, has been accepted into the Peace Corps.
Jones departed for Macedonia on Sept. 20 to begin pre-service training as an English language Peace Corps Volunteer.
Upon graduation in December, Jones will be teaching in a primary school as a part of the English education development project.
Jones is the daughter of Dave and Patty Jones, also of Table Grove.
She is a graduate of VIT Jr./Sr. High School and attended Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology, graduating in 2005.
Prior to joining the Peace Corps, Jones worked as a substitute teacher and assistant coach at VIT Jr./Sr. High School.
“There is amazing work being done by hundreds of Americans across the globe,” said Jones of her inspiration to join the Peace Corps. “The mission of the Peace corps to serve others and promote peace though understanding has given me motivation to join.”
During the first three months of her service, Jones will live with a host family in Macedonia to become fully immersed in the country’s language and culture. After acquiring the language and cultural skills necessary to assist her community, Jones will serve for two years in Macedonia, living in a manner similar to people in her host country.
Jones joins the 319 Illinois residents currently serving in the Peace Corps. More than 7,126 Illinois residents have served in the Peace Corps since 1961.
The Peace Corps first entered the Republic of Macedonia in 1996, and since then, more than 270 Volunteers have served there.
Over the years, Volunteers have assisted Macedonian citizens as the country transitions to a market-based economy. Volunteers in the Republic of Macedonia serve as community development specialists and educators. Currently, 77 Volunteers serve in the country.
The Peace Corps is celebrating a 46-year legacy of service at home and abroad.
Since 1961, more than 187,000 Volunteers have helped promote a better understanding between Americans and the people of the 139 countries where Volunteers have served. Peace Corps Volunteers must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years of age. Peace Corps service is a 27-month commitment.
