PCV Timeline: Application to Close of Service

Application and Waiting Period: February 2009 - May 2010

February 5, 2009 - Begin contacting recommenders, writing essays, and completing forms 
March 28, 2009 - Submit Application (Aspiration Statement/Letters of Recommendation/etc.)
March 29, 2009 - Submit online medical record/Health status review
March 31, 2009 - Submit legal kit/fingerprints
April 2, 2009 - Submit additional skill addenda requested by regional recruiter
April 27, 2009 - Telephone interview 
May 5, 2009 - Nominated for service by regional recruiterFebruary 26, 2010 - Receive Invitation to Peace Corp service in Bulgaria
May 15, 2009 - Receive Medical/Dental kit in the mail
July 28, 2009 - Submit Medical/Dental paperwork
August 12, 2009 - Dental Clearance Received
October 6, 2009 - Medical Hold
November 20, 2009 - Additional Medical Paper work submitted
February 26, 2010 - Receive Volunteer Assignment, Invitation, Welcome Book, and other documents

Training & Service in Bulgaria: May 2010 - May 2012

May 10, 2010 - Orientation in Bulgaria
May 12, 2010 - Begin Pre-Service Training in Kravoder 
July 23, 2010 - Swearing in ceremony - Officially a PCV! 
July 24, 2010 - Arrive at permanent site: Chiprovtsi
September 1-3, 2010  - COD Training in Blagoevgrad
September 8-10, 2010 - Project Design and Management Workshop in Sliven
November 28-30, 2010 - Training in Plovdiv
July 6-8, 2011 - Mid Service Conference in Tryavna
March 27-29, 2012 - Close of Service Conference in Sliven
May 3, 2012 - Close of Service