The following information is for:
• International Environmental Organizations
• International Citizens (Non-U.S. Citizens)
The international corpsmember position is a 6-month service learning experience with EarthCorps in Seattle, WA, USA. Young environmental leaders from countries outside the United States will join US AmeriCorps members to develop skills in environmental service, community building and leadership.
This is not a classroom or workshop. Corpsmembers spend 80% of their time in the field engaged in environmental restoration projects throughout the Puget Sound region of Washington State. Restoration is very physically demanding and takes place outdoors in all weather conditions.
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 What to Expect 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.
International Corpsmember Opportunities:
International Corpsmember positions typically run from June through mid-December (six months) each year.
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 in the environmental field 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)
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:
Please send all application materials to: apply
earthcorps.org.
Application deadline:
Applications for the upcoming 2013 program are due by December 7, 2012. Due to a limited number of positions available, early application submission is recommended to ensure consideration.
More information: http://www.earthcorps.org/join_international.php
• International Environmental Organizations
• International Citizens (Non-U.S. Citizens)
The international corpsmember position is a 6-month service learning experience with EarthCorps in Seattle, WA, USA. Young environmental leaders from countries outside the United States will join US AmeriCorps members to develop skills in environmental service, community building and leadership.
This is not a classroom or workshop. Corpsmembers spend 80% of their time in the field engaged in environmental restoration projects throughout the Puget Sound region of Washington State. Restoration is very physically demanding and takes place outdoors in all weather conditions.
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 What to Expect 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.
International Corpsmember Opportunities:
International Corpsmember positions typically run from June through mid-December (six months) each year.
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 in the environmental field 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)
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
Please send all application materials to: apply
earthcorps.org.Application deadline:
Applications for the upcoming 2013 program are due by December 7, 2012. Due to a limited number of positions available, early application submission is recommended to ensure consideration.
More information: http://www.earthcorps.org/join_international.php
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