Meet the oldest Peace Corps volunteer
87-year-old Alice Carter has broken the record for the US’ oldest Peace Corps volunteer. She was first inspired to join back in 1960 after then-President John F. Kennedy called for more young Americans to get involved.
Since last year, Carter has been stationed in Rabat, Morocco. Prior to joining, she told NPR she was always interested in civil rights and the world in general. Carter was a staunch opponent of the Vietnam War and spent her time before the Peace Corps tutoring disadvantaged children and organising church dinners.
Carter says her age is no barrier to staying both mentally and physically active. “You can't quit. I've been told that it's hard to make friends as you get older. I have not found that to be true,” she said.
“I'm not here to be a world-beater or accomplish impossible tasks. I just want [people] to know that you can have a really good time in the Peace Corps when you're old,” she added.
We think she has the right attitude! Click here to read our article on why you should consider using your free time to volunteer.
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