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 ofrelevant 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 Dead Line: November 28, 2025
- Applicant Application Dead Line: December 31, 2025
- Participant selection: January 2009
- Visa processing: February – April 2009
- Travel confirmation: May 2009
- EarthCorps Program starting date: June 2, 2025
- EarthCorps Program graduation: December 9, 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.
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
email: [email protected]
http://www.earthcorps.org/international.php