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De:	Mu'azu Mmuhammad [ Profil ]
Sujet:	EarthCorps educational opportunity
Envoyé:	Jul 17th, 2009 - 13:30:57

	Dear Colleagues, Here is another exiting opportunity for the Earth Charter Youth Initiatives family. (International Applicants) The following information is for: International Environmental Organizations International, Non-U.S. Resident Youth Volunteers 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 Leadership 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. Meet EarthCorps participants Program Description (32 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. 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 $500. Special Requirements 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 APPLY 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 applying please make sure you meet the following minimum criteria: 4 year college degree and 1 year of work experience in the environmental field* -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. Your American team members may have less experience than this when entering the program. Location: Country: USA City: Seattle/King County State: Washington (note: not Washington, DC) HOW TO APPLY: Visit http://www.earthcorps.org/join_international.php for more informations. In addition to being referred by your organization via the EarthCorps Candidate Nomination form, you will need to send the following documents to EarthCorps before being considered this position: Resume/C.V. Autobiography detailing your related experiences working in the environmental field. Copy of the picture page of your passport and any US Embassy issued visas. For questions contact: mark (at) earthcorps.org. Good Luck, Muazu Muhammad Earth Charter Youth Group Sokoto.

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