Екологічна організація EarthCorps запрошує стати учасником міжнародної професійної програми у сфері екологічного відновлення природного середовища. 6-місячна програма стажування відбуватиметься у Сіетлі, США, у червні-грудні 2016 року. 80% програми займає проектна діяльність, 20% - навчальні заходи з лідерства та побудови команди (далі-англ.). 

 

EarthCorps is currently inviting international groups and non-US citizens to join the 6-month international program for environmental restoration. 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.

 

The international corps member position is a 6-month service learning experience with EarthCorps in Seattle, WA, USA. Young environmental leaders from countries outside the United States will join US AmeriCorps members to develop skills in environmental service, community building and leadership.

 

Corps members spend 80% of their time in the field engaged in environmental restoration projects throughout the Puget Sound region of Washington State. Restoration is very physically demanding and takes place outdoors in all weather conditions.

 

 

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:

(40 hours a week, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm) Participants take part in environmental restoration projects, such as invasive plant removal, tree-planting, trail construction, and erosion control. Projects are located throughout Washington State.

 

• Invasive plant removal (manual) 35%
• Invasive plant control (herbicide) 10%
• Native plant installation(planting) 15%
• Restoration site maintenance 15%
• Trail construction/maintenance 15%
• Volunteer management 8%
• Erosion control 2%

• Long days of repetitively shoveling, digging, and swinging heavy tools,
• Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. and bending,
• Working, eating, and living in the outdoors in all weather conditions
• Walking on steep or uneven terrain up to 13 km while carrying 18 kg of weight
• Working in extremes of heat or cold

• Orientation: International participants receive a 7 day orientation that introduces them to life and work in the United States and at EarthCorps. 
• Retreats: EarthCorps runs three retreats, one at the beginning, middle and end of the program. These are a chance for the entire corps (both international and US participants) to spend time together, form crews, reflect on work accomplished and celebrate achievements. 
• Workshops: These sessions provide skills and context for the restoration work that corps members complete. Topics covered include basic botany and ecology of the Pacific Northwest, environmental restoration theories and concepts, topics in natural resource management and global environmental issues, leadership skills, and interpersonal and cross-cultural communication.

• STATUS: J-1 Trainee Exchange Visitor, temporary
• PERIOD: June 7th –December 15th, 2016
• TYPICAL HOURS OF SERVICE: 7:20 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday, alternating Sat. and Mon. off

 

*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 an environmental field and/or environmental work experience to qualify.

 

 

Applicants can make online applications! Applicants must upload the following documents:

• Candidate Nomination Form
• Resume/C.V.
• Autobiography
• Copy of the picture page of your passport

If you having difficulty downloading the application materials please try right clicking the link and saving the item to your desktop.

Once you have completed the online application you will receive a confirmation that your application is complete and your application will be reviewed by EarthCorps staff.

Please find attached Application instructions.

 

Application deadline: February 12, 2016