http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/earthcorps-fellowship-for-young-environmental-leaders An entire Lightstalkers thread via RSS/XML. en-us http://earthcorps.org/join_international.php • International Environmental Organizations • International 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 • 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. 
PROGRAM 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. 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* * 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: USA 
City: Seattle/King County 
State: Washington (note: not Washington, DC) Please send all application materials to: applyearthcorps.org. DEADLINES AND START DATES:
•Application deadline: November 18, 2011
•Participant selection: January 2012
•Visa processing: February – May 2012
•Travel confirmation: May 2012
•EarthCorps Program start date: June 2012
•EarthCorps Program graduation: mid-December 2012 ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION: • What to Expect Mon, 07 Nov 2011 02:45:27 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/earthcorps-fellowship-for-young-environmental-leaders