EarthCorps (paid internship learning program 6 months ) in Seattle

[Richie Felix]

EarthCorps is now accepting international applications. Please consider forwarding this announcement to any junior staff or volunteers seeking international experience in the environmental field.

EarthCorps offers a 6-month service learning program in Seattle, Washington,
USA that brings together emerging environmental leaders to learn the
fundamentals of:

* Environmental Service
* Community Building
* Leadership

EARTHCORPS CHARGES NO TUITION OR FEES for its services and in fact supplies
insurance, individual homestay families, food, gear and a monthly stipend to
all international participants. EarthCorps provides additional support in
acquiring US J-1 Trainee visas.

EarthCorps has established the following minimum criteria to be considered
for the program:

* 18-25 years of age
* Conversational English
* No Criminal Record

BEFORE YOU NOMINATE 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. Before you nominate please make sure your
candidates meet the following minimum criteria:

* 4 year college degree in the environmental field and 1 year of relevant
work experience*
-OR-
* 5 years of work experience in the environmental field*

* These criteria are only for meeting US government regulations regarding
the J-1 Trainee visa. US American team members may have less experience than
this when entering the program.

DEADLINES AND START DATES:
* Candidate Nomination Deadline: November 28, 2008
* Applicant Application Dead Line: December 31, 2008
* Participant selection: January 2009
* Visa processing: February - April 2009
* Travel confirmation: May 2009
* EarthCorps Program starting date: June 2, 2009
* EarthCorps Program graduation: December 9, 2009

TO APPLY:
Candidates should be referred to EarthCorps by an environmental organization
(i.e. NGO, community group, university or student club). Materials are
available online at:
http://www.earthcor ps.org/join_ international. php.
Separate application materials for the candidate will be sent after
confirmation of their nomination.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your support!

Sincerely,

Mark Howard
International Program Manager, Responsible Officer
EarthCorps
6310 NE 74th St., Suite 201E
Seattle, Washington 98115 USA
+;1-206-322-9296 ext. 224 office
+;1-206-322-9312 fax