Episode 5: Jeffrey Blagg (RPCV Malawi and Botswana)

In this special episode we are joined by Jeffrey Blagg who is an RPCV twice over AND a current RPCV. Apologies for the less than stellar audio quality on this one, but we were working with uncooperative internet connections in Zambia. Its giving meta for a Peace Corps podcast to face internet connection and technology difficulties-- so just lean into the experience today and reminisce about those crappy Skypes back home from your service.This veteran Peace Corps Volunteer recounts stories from their multiple services in multiple countries. We also discuss how Peace Corps supports LGBTQI+ volunteers, having children be your besties, and provide some loving critiques of Peace Corps. Jeffrey is a mod of one of the largest LGBTQI+ group chats for our queer Peace Corps community. If you are interested in joining the conversation for RPCVs and PCVs you can request access here. Current PCVs are invited to join PCV-only space (request access here). Both chats are on Whatsapp. --If you enjoy this LGBTQI+ RPCV content please consider joining our growing community at www.lgbtqirpcv.org. If you have questions about our group please contact us at [email protected] opinions presented in this podcast are those of the individual and do not represent official positions or statements by the US Peace Corps, the National Peace Corps Association, or any other affiliated groups.