1979: Linda Gambill Voychehovski served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in The Gambia in Medina Bafuloto, Banjul beginning in 1979



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Linda Gambill Voychehovski can be contacted at lindy-skiacomcastdnet

Country of Service: The Gambia

Training Group: Health I

Cities you served in: Medina Bafuloto, Banjul

Arrival Year: 1979

Departure Year: 1982

Work Description:

Health and nutrition education, community organizing, gardening.

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

After marrying that crazy Polish doctor, had one perfect child, studied counseling, became a photographer. Have been teaching ESL at the university and writing a memoir about my years in West Africa.

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

Many--that's why I'm writing a memoir. I'm glad I served while in my twenties, because the experience has informed the rest of my life.

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

Any of my old buddies. You know who you are. I've kept in touch with many. but would love to hear from everyone.

Any message for returned volunteers?:

It takes time to readjust. Be patient and kind to yourself.



Originally posted: 5/19/2011

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