EarthCorps is a non-profit organization dedicated towards making a global community through local environmental service. EarthCorps offers intensive programs for young people to teach them the best practices in conservation techniques and develop skills in enthusiastic volunteers.
EarthCorps is currently inviting international groups and non-US citizens to join the 6-month international program for environmental restoration.
Program Description
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
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.
The program will start in June 2012 and complete by mid-December 2012. Participants will have to invest 40 hours a week, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm in this program. 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.
Benefits
EarthCorps international participants will receive:
– a monthly stipend
– health insurance
– homestay family
EarthCorps charges no fees for international participants. Limited travel scholarships are available covering 30% of roundtrip airfare costs up to $1000.
Desired Qualifications
– Between 18-25 years old
– Interest in environmental field work and intercultural experience
– Commitment to cooperation and teamwork with peers from around the world
– Willingness to work hard
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*
Last date for submitting the application is November 18, 2011.
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