About this role
The Universidad Politécnica de Santa Rosa Jáuregui (UPSRJ) in Querétaro, Mexico, provides inclusive undergraduate and graduate programs serving Deaf and hard of hearing students. Previously, the university partnered with Peace Corps Response Volunteers to design and launch a basic American Sign Language (ASL) course that supports students’ academic and professional mobility opportunities in the United States and Canada. UPSRJ has identified a need to expand opportunities for students to practice ASL with fluent signers and deepen their understanding of Deaf culture in North America. Structured conversation practice and intercultural exchanges help students strengthen communication skills, increase confidence, and prepare for future academic and vocational pathways. To support this effort, UPSRJ is requesting a Virtual Service Pilot Participant (VSPP) to lead weekly ASL conversation clubs and intercultural exchange sessions for groups of approximately 3–5 students. This engagement builds on previous Peace Corps collaboration and will help the university continue expanding accessible, high-quality language and cultural programming for Deaf learners. The organization has previously collaborated with the Peace Corps. They understand that the role of a VSPP is very different than a Peace Corps Volunteer or Peace Corps Response Volunteer.