The Reston Multicultural Festival is a celebration of Reston’s diversity and community
spirit. This annual event brings together the people of Reston to celebrate our rich
medley of cultures. The Northern Virginia Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
organization is hosting a booth at the festival to promote friendship & world peace.
We’ve had a booth since 2013!
NOVA RPCV will have a canopy titled ‘Map your PC Country and/or Country of
ancestry’ & ‘Take a photo at our Photo Booth’ plus information & Peace Corps items (stickers,
bookmarks) to promote friendship & world peace. NOVA RPCV members, please
register for a 2-hour timeslot.
Sat 9/19 from 11-6
Reston Town Square Park, 11900 Market St, Reston, VA 20190, USA
Please wear cultural clothing from your country of service or a Peace Corps shirt.
Messages
Peace Corps Volunteers are needed to serve overseas and virtually
Peace Corps Volunteers return home to serve our local community
Peace Corps has 3 models of service
o Peace Corps – 3 months of pre-service training; 2 years in duration
o Peace Corps Response – short-term, high-impact opportunities for mid/late-career professionals, 6-12 months in duration
o Virtual Service – donate time online, approx. 5 hours/week for 3-6 months
You aren’t too old to serve
Guidance on photographing individuals, especially youth, at our booth
Best to offer to take a photo of kids & their parents using THEIR phone/camera
Best not to take photos of kids & faces
Ask before taking a photo with your own camera