Join the Corps (International Applicants)The following information is for:International Environmental OrganizationsInternational Citizens (Non-U.S. Citizens)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 LeadershipThis 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.Meet EarthCorps participantsPROGRAM 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.View a typical day at EarthCorpsBENEFITS:EarthCorps international participants will receive:a monthly stipend health insurancehomestay familyEarthCorps 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 oldInterest in environmental field work and intercultural experienceCommitment to cooperation and teamwork with peers from around the worldWillingness to work hardREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:No Criminal RecordConversational English4 year college degree 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 a environmental field and/or environmental work experience to qualify.LOCATION:Country: USACity: Seattle/King CountyState: 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 FormResume/C.V.AutobiographyEarthCorps_ApplicationMedical_QuestionnaireCopy of the picture page of your passportIf you having difficulty downloading the application materials please try right clicking the link and saving the item to your desktop.Please send all application materials to: applyearthcorps.org.DEADLINES AND START DATES:Application deadline: December 2, 2011Participant selection: January 2012Visa processing: February May 2012Travel confirmation: May 2012EarthCorps Program start date: June 2012EarthCorps Program graduation: mid-December 2012ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION:What to Expect STUDY OF THE UNITED STATES INSTITUTES (SUSI) FOR STUDENT LEADERS ON U.S. HISTORY AND GOVERNMENTThe United States State Department and the US Embassy in Brazil are pleased to invite candidate nominations for a 2012 Study of the United States Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders from Brazil interested in the topic of U.S. History and Government. Program dates are January 6 to February 11, 2012. The institute will host a group of up to 20 students from Brazil, ideally from indigenous, Afro-Brazilian, and other historically underserved communities. The institute will be hosted at North Carolina Central University, and will be conducted in English.The deadline for candidate applications is October 14, 2011 and will not be extended. Please apply online at www.usembassyprograms.org.br. Application period: September 19 to October 14, 2011.Candidates must be fluent in English.General Program DescriptionStudy of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Student Leaders are intensive academic programs whose purpose is to provide groups of undergraduate student leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States, while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills. The institute will consist of