<P> The Corps launched its initiative to engage volunteers in malaria control efforts in 2011 . The initiative, which grew out of malaria prevention programs in Peace Corps Senegal, now includes volunteers in 24 African countries . </P> <P> The Corps offers a variety of environmental programs . Needs assessments determine which programs apply to each country . Programs include effective and efficient forms of farming, recycling, park management, environmental education, and developing alternative fuel sources . Volunteers must have some combination of academic degrees and practical experience . </P> <P> The three major programs are Protected - Areas Management, Environment Education or Awareness, and Forestry . </P> <P> In Protected areas management, volunteers work with parks or other programs to teach resource conservation . Volunteer activities include technical training, working with park staff on wildlife preservation, organizing community - based conservation programs for sustainable use of forests or marine resources, and creating activities for raising revenue to protect the environment . </P>

Which of the following was not true of the peace corps