The Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Washington, D.C. (RPCV/W) has evolved into a vibrant community dedicated to fostering connections among former Peace Corps volunteers. On this page we’ve provided professional development resources broken down into Mentoring, Job Seeking Resources, and Additional Resources for Members.
Mentoring
Do you have experiences worth sharing? Or are you looking to connect with someone who has been where you want to go? RPCV/W offers two mentoring options for you to professionally connect within the RPCV community!
RPCV/W participates in the RPCVnexus-organized community-wide mentoring program that matches RPCVs with professionals across a wide range of fields, sectors, and geographies. Cohorts form in February and August and mentors and mentees meet virtually over three months.
Looking for something more informal? Or interested in meeting up with someone in the area whose work you admire?
This self-match option connects you directly with DMV-based professionals who are open to an in-person conversation. No need to apply, and you jointly set the commitment length. Check out the volunteer mentors below and click on their profile for contact information to get started!
Want to join our DMV Mentor Network roster? Just fill out this form!
Job Seeking Resources
- Harvard University has some solid general resume guidance
- USA Jobs resources on preparing a federal resume
- Career OneStop (Department of Labor) has loads of resume resources for a range of job seekers (this program also runs American Job Centers which have in-person assistance. There are 10+ AJC’s in the DMV)
- Forbes magazine published a ranking of commercial resume services in Feb 2026
What’s out there beyond Idealist and Peace Corps Career Link? Here are a few options to check out:
- Joe O’Connor’s curates and writes about resources for job seekers in global development, including this post on 50+ Job Search Platforms to Help You Find Your Next Role
- The Future Community Jobs board from Bright+3 posts roles in nonprofits, with a focus on comms, tech, journalism, and more
- The folks at Probably Good host a job board with roles that do “good for the world”
- The Impact Job community posts roles related to social impact
- The American Society for Association Executives’ job board lists roles with associations focusing on a range of topics
- PEAK Grantmaking and The Funders Network have postings for jobs in the philanthropic community
Career service professionals note that networking and connections are a typical way to find out about and land a new role. There are tons of resources available online on how to conduct informational interviews, so we’ll focus on a few ways to find people to connect with.
- Join an upcoming RPCV/W event and introduce yourself to someone you don’t know!
- If you hold a degree, did you know you can easily find alumni from your alma mater on LinkedIn? Navigate to the school’s page, click on Alumni, and then use the filters or search to refine by employer, location, field, skills, and more.
- Check out Creative Mornings, a free monthly in-person speaker series on rotating topics with attendees from a range of fields.
- Look at what free, in-person events think tanks are hosting on topics you are interested in to meet speakers or fellow attendees. Some of the more prolific in the DMV are the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Brookings Institution, and the Center for Global Development.
- Career OneStop has resources for job seekers looking to change careers
- Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service has recordings of their Pivot With Purpose webinars
- Probably Good, in addition to their job board, has a career guide with tips on changing careers
- Rotary Club of Washington-Global’s tips and resources for development professionals
- Career Resources from RPCVnexus
Additional Resources for Members
Click here for additional member resources. Special note that members of the RPCV/W Community have shared their experiences as an added resource for members.
Interested in sharing your story? Please fill out this form, and we’ll follow up!
RPCV/W has provided these resources as a service to our community for general informational purposes only. All information is provided in good faith; however, we make no representation regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information here or in links shared. Under no circumstances does RPCV/W have any liability for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the site or reliance on any information provided.
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