U.S.

Peace Corps / Burkina Faso

01 BP 6031, Ouagadougou 01, Burkina Faso Tl: (226) 50.36.92.00/01 or 50.36.96.63/64 -- Fax: (226) 50.36.91.85

Third Year Extensions

Peace Corps policy (as delineated in the Peace Corps Manual Section 281, section 3) states that a, Volunteer whose continued service is desired by a host country may request permission to extend service by submitting a written request to the Country Director . . . . The Country Director shall consider the following factors in determining whether to grant an extension request: A Volunteer's unique importance to the total program and the overall benefit to the host country. The degree to which the Volunteer's supervisor and other host country officials support an extension. The Volunteer's motivation in seeking the extension. Medical approval from the Peace Corps Medical Officer. The previous conduct of the Volunteer. The quality of the Volunteer's service to date. The total time the Volunteer will have served as a result of the extension. Volunteers extending their service for 12 months or more are entitled to 30 days of special leave upon either the completion of the original term of service or 18 months of service, whichever is later. Your application to extend should be received at least two months prior to your scheduled COS date. For volunteers interested in extending in Burkina Faso, a decision will be made by the CD based on input from the APCD, PCMO, and other senior staff, in consideration of the above criteria as well as budget limitations and number of third year volunteer positions available. Peace Corps Manual Section 282, section 3, allows for transfers to another PC country. If you are interested in this alternative, your information will be reviewed by the APCD and senior staff and, if recommended by the CD, will be forwarded to Peace Corps/Washington for transmittal to other countries of interest. PCVs interested in this option should submit their information as soon as possible to maximize their opportunity of having another option available when they COS from Burkina. You should also be clear in your presentation as to whether remaining in Burkina is an option for you if an offer is not forthcoming from another post. All Volunteers interested in extending should submit to both their APCD and to the Country Director (dteschner@bf.peacecorps.gov) a Word document with answers to the following questions. Volunteers interested in transferring to another Peace Corps country should also attach an updated resume. Please understand that all applications will be carefully considered, but that extensions are NOT automatic, being subject to budget limitations, the number of positions available, and other applicable criteria.

Third Year Extension Application

Name of Volunteer: Date of this application: List all foreign languages and spoken competency level for each (professional, conversational, or basic): 1. Preference (number in priority order starting with 1 for your first choice; leave blank those that are of no interest to you): _____ I wish to remain in my village building upon the work I have done in the first two years. _____ I wish to remain in Burkina Faso in the same program, but want to be placed in a new village. _____ I wish to remain in Burkina Faso, but work in a different program (Name: _____ I wish to remain in Burkina Faso working with an NGO. _____ I wish to remain in Burkina Faso working as a PCVL (Peace Corps Volunteer Leader). _____ I wish to transfer to another Peace Corps country for a third year only. _____ I wish to transfer to another Peace Corps country for two years and am willing to participate in a new PST. 2. Why are you interested in extending your services and what do you hope to achieve? )

3. Describe the most important things you accomplished during your two years of service. 4. ONLY for those who want to transfer to another country: What do you want to contribute/gain as a Peace Corps volunteer in another post? 5. Add any additional information you would like to have considered as part of your application. PCVs interested in transferring to another country should also include an updated resume.