Jason Pearce

If I am to appeal the Guyana country director’s decision to terminate my service early, there are a few documents that I should first review. MS 282 covers the conditions and procedures for reinstatement or re-enrollment, MS 284 discusses early termination of service, and the contact information for the regional director is needed for me to submit my appeal.

Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 08:11:20 -0700 (PDT)
From: “Jason.Pearce.net”
Subject: Thanks for the clarification
To: “Erdman, Sarah“

Dear Sarah,

Thank you for the clarification regarding re-enrollment, reinstatement, and transfers. Your comments were helpful.

I have a few requests for materials. Would you please email me the following documents and information:

• MS 282
• MS 284
• The name and contact information for the Regional Director overseeing Guyana

Thank you again for your assistance.

Sincerely,
Jason A. Pearce

Sarah Erdman clarifies my options, saying re-enrollment is my only option. Regarding reinstatement, the reason I cannot be reinstated back in Guyana is because “it was impossible to find an assignment for you there.”

From: “Erdman, Sarah“
To: “‘jason.pearce.net’”
Subject: RE: General Counsel’s reasons for denying my request?
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 18:15:47 -0400

Dear Jason,

Your request has not been denied. We contacted General Counsel to determine whether or not you could be reinstated or transferred. Reinstatement involves sending the returned volunteer back to the country where he/she was originally placed. That obviously is not an option, as it was impossible to find an assignment for you there. Transfers are initiated by the Country Director while the volunteer is still in service. They are extremely rare and generally happen once the volunteer has already distinguished him/herself during several months to a year of service.

Therefore, the most feasible option is re-enrollment. I included all the documents necessary for re-enrollment and explained how the process works in my last email. I also realize you are not interested solely in Guyana. I apologize if that wasn’t clear. I do want to reiterate that the Information Technology sector at Peace Corps is extremely competitive, and that our first priority is to invite applicants who have not yet had the opportunity to serve in Peace Corps.

Please let me know if you have further questions about the re-enrollment process.

Thanks,

Sarah Erdman
Peace Corps Placement-Business Desk
Tel: 1-800-424-8580 x1852
Fax: 202-692-1897
serdman@peacecorps.gov