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
• Physically fit with a desire to work outdoors
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.
DEADLINES AND START DATES:
• Applicant Application Dead Line: November 30, 2025
• Participant selection: December 2010
• Visa processing: January – May 2011
• Travel confirmation: May 2011
• EarthCorps Program starting date: June 6, 2011
• EarthCorps Program graduation: December 8, 2025
TO APPLY:
Candidates should be referred to EarthCorps by an environmental organization (i.e. NGO, community group or student club). Materials are available online at: http://www.earthcorps.org/join_international.php.
Please feel free to contact me via email: [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.
