Join the Corps (International Applicants)
The following information is for:
• International Environmental Organizations
• International Citizens (Non-U.S. Citizens)
EarthCorps brings together emerging environmental leaders from around the world to participate in an environmental service program. EarthCorps programs focus on physical hands-on field service that includes:
• Environmental restoration
• Community building
• Leadership
This is not a classroom or workshop – 80% of the program is in the field, in all weather conditions and requires participants to be very physical.
Program Description:
(40 hours a week, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm) Participants take part in environmental restoration projects, such as tree-planting, trail construction, stream restoration, and invasive plant removal. Projects are located throughout Washington State.
For more information, please read our International Applicants document
Benefits:
EarthCorps international participants will receive:
• a monthly stipend
• health insurance
• homestay family
EarthCorps charges no fees for international participants. Some financial assistance from EarthCorps may be available in the form of an airfare scholarship. Any scholarship will be provided in reimbursement form after participants arrive in Seattle. Scholarships are based upon several factors, including a participant’s financial need, and the total need for the entire incoming international group.
Desired Qualifications:
• Between 18-28 years old
• Experience in environmental field work and intercultural exchange
• Commitment to community service and previous experience in volunteer service
Required Qualifications:
• No Criminal Record
• Conversational English
• 4 year college degree and 1 year of work experience in the environmental field*
-OR-
• 5 years of work experience in the environmental field*
*Please note that EarthCorps is required by the US government to ensure that every applicant meets strict criteria in order to qualify for a US J-1 Trainee visa. You must have a university degree in an environmental field and/or environmental work experience to qualify.
Location:
Country: USA
City: Seattle/King County
State: Washington (note: not Washington, DC)
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How to apply:
In addition to being referred by your organization via the EarthCorps Candidate Nomination form, qualified candidates must send the following documents to EarthCorps before being considered for this position:
- Candidate Nomination Form
- Resume/C.V.
- Autobiography
- EarthCorps_Application
- Medical_Questionnaire
- Copy of the picture page of your passport
If you having difficulty downloading the application materials please try right clicking the link and saving the item to your desktop.
Please send all application materials to: apply
earthcorps.org.
Application deadline:
The application deadline for the 2013 program is November 30, 2012. There are a limited number of positions available, so submitting your application early is recommended to ensure consideration.
Additional Program Information: