NorCalPCA is responding to Coronavirus Evacuee Needs!
This page will be continually updated with new resources and information. Please bear with us as we are an all-volunteer team.
Jobs and careers
Join the Northern California Peace Corps Association Linkedin group and post jobs
Collection of Northern California job search resources for RPCVs
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Provisions in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (also known as the CARES Act) which became law on March 27, 2020, provided benefits to individuals not otherwise eligible for participation in traditional unemployment insurance programs. This benefit is known as Pandemic Unemployment Assistance or PUA.
Peace Corps can issue you a letter verifying your eligibility for PUA, but ultimately you will need to apply with the state for benefits. In California Peace Corps volunteers can apply for PUA here.
Housing
Hostelling International offering free lodging to returned Peace Corps Volunteers
In need of temporary shelter? In addition to the resources shared by the RPCV community in the evacuation support group NorCalPCA’s partner Hostelling International is serving any Returned Peace Corps Volunteer looking for lodging in the United States.
Externally, the rates begin at $19, however when the guest arrives, we will offer a comp stay for these travelers.
Please note in order to receive these discounts, you must enter the promo code CONSULATE when booking. If booking by phone, please provide the promo code CONSULATE to the agent.
Current open locations include:
New York City, Washington DC, Boston, Chicago, San Diego, San Francisco
Advocacy
– New House Legislation! – Read about how new legislation is extending opportunities for evacuees
– Ask our reps to support recent Peace Corps evacuees
– Ask Senator Harris to sign the Feinstein Dear Colleague Letter supporting Peace Corps budget
Health
RPCV Health Crusade is offering Peer support sessions. They are also running a national survey to understand the health needs of Returned Volunteers.
They have also compiled a resource library dedicated to getting medical needs met
Community Forums & Resources
Our NorCalPCA Members group on facebook
A new PCV Evacuation Support group on facebook
In the News
– Coronavirus: Bay Area Peace Corps volunteers deal with ‘emotional trauma’ after global evacuations
– ‘None of Us Saw It Ending This Way’: Peace Corps Volunteers Evacuate Abruptly