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Work & Travel USA

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Summer Work Travel

Work & Travel USA

Camp USA International Cooperator Resources

Camp USA International Cooperator Resources

Camp USA International Cooperator Resources

Roles & Responsibilities

Your Role as an International Cooperator

InterExchange’s Role

Who to Recruit

Requirements for Counselors

Special Needs Camps

Quick Reference: Camp Staffing Needs

Enrollment and Agreement

Enrollment & Agreement Requirements

Promoting the Program

How to Promote the Program

Follow up with interested applicants!

Where to Find Potential Applicants

Screening Applicants

Eligibility Criteria

Evaluating Skills

What Applicants Should Know

The Camp Environment

Fees & Stipends

Participant Stipends

Participant Applications

Parts of the Application

Steps for completing the Application

Post-Placement Information

First Year Counselors & Returners

Returning Counselors

Requirements for Returners

U.S. Embassy Contact

Understand the Purpose of the J-1 Visa

Gather Required Documents

Preparing for Embassy Interviews

Insurance Information

Insurance Options

Insurance Basics

Insurance Cards and Identification

Insurance Claims Process

Important Visa Documents

I-901 Form – SEVIS Receipt

During the Program

Mandatory Check-Ins

Challenges While at Camp

Conflict Resolution & Crisis Management

Common Reasons for Getting Fired

Early Withdrawal

Travel Outside the U.S.

Cultural Exchange Component

Social Security Numbers

Social Security Application Process

Checking Application Status

After Receiving a Social Security Number

Protecting Personal Information

Social Security Office Locations

Tax Information & Tax Forms

Filing a Tax Return

Frequently Asked Questions

Life at a Camp in the USA

Each Camp Is Unique

Typical Camp Hierarchy

Staff Roles at Camp

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