Network DC is a program designed for CIV representatives who play a leadership role in their organization.  The program gives participants the opportunity to highlight their community and meet face to face with the key DC players responsible for the IVLP at the national level.

The program is an expense-paid three-night stay in Washington, DC, with three full days of appointments at the NCIV National Office, the U.S. Department of State, and the National Program Agency offices.  NCIV staff schedule the appointments so the visit emulates the experience of an International Visitor.  Each participant should be prepared to speak briefly about his or her CIV and community resources as well as answer questions related to programming.

Requirements for Participation:

• Preference will be given to participants who have at least one year of programming experience at their CIV and will continue to play a key role at their CIV.
• Participants must have experience working with the International Visitor Leadership Program.
• Participants must represent a CIV that is a member in good standing with NCIV.
• Priority will be given to CIVs that have not recently participated in the NCIV Orientation Program and that have had limited exposure to Washington, DC.

Approximately 12 participants from CIVs will be invited to participate each NCIV fiscal year.  These participants will usually visit DC in groups of two, from CIVs of similar make-up whenever possible (i.e. volunteers will participate with other volunteers, and staff with other staff).  The dates of the program vary from month to month.  Schedules are worked out among participants and NCIV staff once an invitation has been issued.

To apply for the Network DC program, please:
Log in to the Member Corner and follow the Network DC link in the Grants section.