Some of our world’s most complex challenges manifest on both local and global scales. Young people are eager to address issues like climate change, growing polarization, and more in ways that create immediate community benefit while contributing to sustainable global solutions. Establishing an infrastructure that provides them with dedicated pathways to continuing service would help expand impact, accelerate new solutions, and create a blueprint for a true global exchange of service.
Today, we are thrilled to announce that Tilting Futures is partnering with the Peace Corps to launch the Circle of Service — a new initiative designed to expand service opportunities for young people committed to changing the world. Along with City Year, Public Allies, and Teach for America, we are creating dedicated pathways for young people to continue pursuing public service across programs, organizations, and borders. This collaboration highlights the growing demand among young people to pursue public service opportunities that create positive impact locally and globally.
“This partnership underscores the transformative power of service-based learning and emphasizes the critical role immersive, experiential education has in shaping the next generations of world-changers,” said Tilting Futures CEO Erin Lewellen. “Working across our organizations, student communities and alumni networks will lay the foundation for a global service exchange capable of supporting thousands of changemakers and communities.”
Learn more about the Circle of Service program and read the official press release online or below.
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The Peace Corps Launches Circle of Service to Create Lasting Pathways for Public Service and Global Impact
WASHINGTON — Today, the Peace Corps officially launched “Circle of Service,” a new initiative designed to formally partner with service organizations and create lasting pathways for individuals committed to public service. Through this initiative, the Peace Corps aims to foster a lifelong culture of giving back by connecting volunteers with meaningful opportunities to serve both domestically and globally.
To launch the initiative, the Peace Corps partnered with four service organizations: City Year, Public Allies, Teach for America and Tilting Futures, all of which share the agency’s commitment to service, intercultural competence and community development. Through the Circle of Service, the Peace Corps and its strategic partners will build a community for motivated changemakers to seamlessly transition between service roles throughout their lives, expanding their global impact and strengthening the future of public service.
“The Peace Corps was born out of a bold call to action: who would be willing to go the distance to make a difference? For 63 years, the story of this agency has been one of Americans from all across the country stepping up to meet the moment. Now, with the Circle of Service, another bold new chapter in that story begins,” said Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn. “Through this strategic partnership, we’re building something bigger than any single organization could achieve alone, a future that unites our strengths to offer volunteers meaningful opportunities to contribute to sustainable progress.”
“At Tilting Futures, we believe that the solutions to our world’s most pressing challenges will come from leaders who represent and are deeply connected to the communities they serve,” said Tilting Futures CEO Erin Lewellen. “This partnership with the Peace Corps Circle of Service is essential to creating the systemic changes needed to educate, inspire, and support our nation’s next generation of service-oriented leaders. We are honored to play our part in
building a leadership pipeline rooted in humility, community, and a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of global challenges.”
As part of this strategic partnership, the Peace Corps will offer expedited review of applications for service from alumni of partner organizations so individuals with a passion for service have an opportunity to continue their efforts globally. In addition, the agency will provide Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) with information about employment and/or volunteer opportunities to serve at Circle of Service partner organizations, creating pathways for RPCVs to share their experiences and build upon the professional and intercultural skills they developed during Peace Corps service. This interconnected network exemplifies the Circle of Service, where organizations, volunteers and communities benefit from sustained engagement and collaboration.
Circle of Service offers service-oriented organizations the opportunity to scale their impact globally. By connecting their alumni with the Peace Corps, strategic partners can extend their mission and values beyond borders, empowering individuals to contribute to world peace and friendship. Strategic partners also benefit from the agency’s more than six decades of experience in a people-centered, localized approach to international development, enhancing their own capacity to deliver effective programs in their respective fields.
Circle of Service strategic partners bring specialized expertise in areas such as agriculture, community economic development, education, environment, health and youth in development. Together with the Peace Corps, these organizations are laying a foundation for a service network that will inspire generations of changemakers. The Peace Corps invites interested organizations to explore strategic partnership opportunities and join this collaborative effort to expand their global impact.
Other interested Circle of Service partners can visit peacecorps.gov/circleofservice for more information.
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About Tilting Futures: Tilting Futures equips young people worldwide to create meaningful impact on global issues. Our immersive learning programs enhance students’ emotional and intellectual skills through collaboration with diverse communities and cultures worldwide. Tilters graduate into our lifelong network with a permanent perspective shift on the world, and what they’re capable of achieving within it.
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Aziza Musa
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amusa@tiltingfutures.org
