Making Them Like Us Author:Fritz Fischer Ill-defined jobs, entrenched bureaucrats, and resentful hosts were just a few of the difficulties facing Peace Corps volunteers in the early days. On the other hand, life as a volunteer was sometimes more comfortable than expected. Prepared to dig ditches or build houses, more than half served as English teachers or worked in offices. Trained fo... more »r a spartan existence, many volunteers found themselves living in well-appointed homes and even employing servants. These experiences often left volunteers with a less idealistic perception of how cultures interact.« less