Peace Corps Volunteer Leader
Marin Kirby
Marin is the third year DR Peace Corps Volunteer Leader PCVL) for the Youth, Family and Community Development Sector. She is also one of the national coordinators for "Escojo Mi Vida," a program that focuses on the prevention of HIV/AIDS, STDs, and unwanted teen pregnancies. Additionally, she was a co-coordinator in the summer of 2008 for the DR's Camp GLOW (Girls Leading Our World).
As a PCV in El Dean, Monte Plata (a rural community of approximately 4,000 people), Marin was assigned to work with the Parent/Teacher Association of the local public school, focusing on development of sports opportunities for girls, preventing unwanted teen pregnancy, and developing a leadership program for adolescents. Her projects included starting a girls' volleyball program, training two "Escojo" youth groups, leading a Summer Book Club, facilitating a family strengthening course, and teaching English classes.
Marin is the third year DR Peace Corps Volunteer Leader PCVL) for the Youth, Family and Community Development Sector. She is also one of the national coordinators for "Escojo Mi Vida," a program that focuses on the prevention of HIV/AIDS, STDs, and unwanted teen pregnancies. Additionally, she was a co-coordinator in the summer of 2008 for the DR's Camp GLOW (Girls Leading Our World).
As a PCV in El Dean, Monte Plata (a rural community of approximately 4,000 people), Marin was assigned to work with the Parent/Teacher Association of the local public school, focusing on development of sports opportunities for girls, preventing unwanted teen pregnancy, and developing a leadership program for adolescents. Her projects included starting a girls' volleyball program, training two "Escojo" youth groups, leading a Summer Book Club, facilitating a family strengthening course, and teaching English classes.
