How can I participate in the International Visitor Leadership Program?
How can individuals receive information for international students who want to study English in the United States?
I am interested in receiving financial aid or scholarship grant from NCIV, how can I apply?
How does NCIV relate to the International Visitor Leadership Program?
How do I get a visa or sponsorship to come to the United States?
What is Coalition for Citizen Diplomacy (CCD)?
How are seed grants dispensed?
What is the deadline to hold Community Summits?
How do I plan for a Community Summit?
What is the objective of Hill Luncheons?
How often do these luncheons take place?
What is the NCIV Network News?
How often is it published?
How can I get a copy of NCIV monthly newsletter?
Can I have an extra copies of NCIV letter?
Can I submit an article or discuss an idea for a contribution?
What is Network DC?
What are the components of the Network DC experience?
What are the requirements for participation?
What are the logistics of the program?
How do I apply?
When does NCIV hire interns?
How many interns does NCIV hire each semester/term?
What should I expect as an intern?
How much time must I commit for the internship program?
Am I going to be justly compensated?
How do I apply for internships?
What is the internship application deadline?
How often does the Board of Directors meet?
How can I obtain contact information for a certain board member?
Where can I find the Board of Directors nomination form?
Who can participate in the photo contest?
What are the rules and prizes for the photo contest?
How can I become an individual member?
What benefits do individual members receive from NCIV?
What benefits do associate members receive from NCIV?
Q: How can I participate in the International Visitor Leadership Program?
A: Foreign leaders participating in the International Visitor Program are professionals and emerging leaders in foreign countries who are nominated for the program by U.S. ambassadors in those countries. NCIV does not play a role in the selection process.
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Q: How can individuals receive information for international students who want to study English in the United States?
A: Individuals who wish to attend any educational programs or English language school need to request an application form directly from their interested educational institutions or universities in which they are interested. Some organizations provide programs and publications about educational opportunities as well as financial aid can be accessed through these websites. The following websites might be helpful:
Q: I am interested in receiving financial aid or scholarship grant from NCIV, how can I apply?
NCIV does not sponsor individuals to come to the States nor does it offer any scholarship or grants to individuals overseas and in the United States. We provide services to our members. Other organizations provide information on student exchange programs and grants or scholarships to study in the United States.
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Q: How does NCIV relate to the International Visitor Leadership Program?
A: NCIV is a membership organization whose members include program agencies and 93 community-based organizations. These nonprofit groups devise schedules of activities, meetings and briefings (referred to as ''programs'') for International Visitors participating in the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program. The schedules include professional and cultural activities, as well as time spent in the homes of U.S. citizens who have volunteered their services as ''citizen diplomats.'' NCIV, with policy guidance from its board of directors, provides services to its members in order to:
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Build their leadership and nonprofit management abilities;
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Further develop their capacity to deliver high quality U.S. experiences to foreign delegations;
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Serve as a clearinghouse for information and best practices.
The basic goals of the International Visitor Leadership Program are to provide Visitors with an in-depth exposure to their professional fields and opportunities to interact and exchange ideas with their U.S. counterparts; and to send these leaders home with a better understanding of the history and heritage of the United States and the common human aspirations we all share.
The U.S. Department of State provides an overview of the International Visitor Program here.
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Q: How do I get a visa or sponsorship to come to the United States?
A: Individuals need to apply for sponsorship directly from their interested organizations or schools by following the application procedures set by those organizations before applying for a visa to come to the United States. Please visit http://www.state.gov to learn about visa application procedures for different countries.
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Q: What is Coalition for Citizen Diplomacy (CCD)?
A: In March 2004, thirty-two leaders from throughout the United States met at the Johnson Foundation's Wingspread Conference Center in Racine, Wisconsin, to develop a consensus and strategy for convening a National Summit on Citizen Diplomacy. The National Summit would produce a plan for action to strengthen the citizen diplomacy movement, increase the number of American citizen diplomats engaged in international exchanges and other activities, and enhance collaboration among hundreds of organizations that are reaching out to the rest of the world. The Wingspread meeting participants came from international exchange non-governmental organizations, local communities, educational institutions, corporations and local governments. The Coalition for Citizen Diplomacy is now leading a nation-wide effort to raise the profile and strengthen the impact of the citizen diplomacy movement. For more information, visit http://www.coalitionforcitizendiplomacy.org.
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Q: How are seed grants dispensed?
One round of seed grants is dispensed each year. Beginning in July 2008, another round of seed grants will begin.
NCIV seed grants will be dispensed in amounts up to $1000 to NCIV members who play a lead role in actively organizing a community summit on citizen diplomacy. Applications are reviewed and grants distributed, at the end of each month until the $20,000 in grant money runs out.
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Q: What is the deadline to hold Community Summits?
A: The National Summit on Citizen Diplomacy was held February 12-13, 2008 in Washington, DC and was the culminiation of a round of Community Summits. A new round of Community Summits will begin in August 2008. There is no deadline for community summits to be held.
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Q: How do I plan for a Community Summit?
A: Information about how to plan a Community Summit, as well as other communities who are interested in planning one, can be found on the Coalition's web site available here: http://www.citizen-diplomacy.org.
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Q: What is the objective of Hill Luncheons?
NCIV Hill luncheons provide an informal setting in which NCIV staff members and key Hill staffers can get to know each other personally and trade professional information about international education and exchange. We particularly emphasize discussion of the current funding and budget environment on the Hill and strategies for the most effective advocacy to raise the profile of international exchange and citizen diplomacy on the Hill and around the country.
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Q: How often do these luncheons take place?
A: Sherry Mueller and Jason Yarashes try to arrange these luncheons with about four Hill staffers every six weeks. Contact Jason (jyarashes@nciv.org) or Sherry (smueller@nciv.org) for more information about the next or most recent one.
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Q: What is the NCIV Network News?
A: The NCIV Network News is the monthly print newsletter of NCIV. It features information about NCIV members, happenings, and trends in international education and exchange, and various programs being offered by NCIV.
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Q: How often is it published?
A: Once a month.
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Q: How can I get a copy of NCIV monthly newsletter?
A: You must be an NCIV member (individual or community), a donor, or otherwise affiliated with NCIV to be on the mailing list. We do not put random requests on the mailing list.
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Q: Can I have an extra copies of NCIV letter?
A: You can past newsletters online at http://www.nciv.org/nnnonline.htm. For physical copies, contact Jason Yarashes (jyarashes@nciv.org).
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Q: Can I submit an article or discuss an idea for a contribution?
A: Contact Jason Yarashes (jyarashes@nciv.org) to discuss newsletter contributions.
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What is Network DC?
Network DC is a program designed for CIV representatives who play, or are expected to 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 International Visitor Leadership Program at the national level.
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What are the components of the Network DC experience?
The Network DC program is an expense paid four-night stay in Washington, DC with three full days of appointments at the NCIV National Office, the U.S. Department of State, and NCIV's Program Agency offices. NCIV staff schedule the appointments so the participants visit emulates the experience of an international visitor. Each participant should be prepared to speak about his or her CIV and community resources in a short (approximately 5 minutes) format as well as answer questions related to programming.
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What are the requirements for participation?
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Preference will be given to participants who have at least one year of programming experience at their CIV and are expected to continue to play a key role at their CIV.
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Participants must have experience working with the International Visitor Leadership Program.
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Participants must represent a CIV that is a member in good standing with NCIV.
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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.
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What are the logistics of the program?
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Approximately 12 participants from member CIVs will be invited to participate each NCIV fiscal year.
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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).
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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.
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How do I apply?
If you are interested in applying to be considered for the Network DC program, please:
Login to the Member Corner and follow the Network DC link in the Grants section.
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Q: When does NCIV hire interns?
A: NCIV interns are invited to work for one academic term: fall, spring, or summer.
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Q: How many interns does NCIV hire each semester/term?
A: Two, normally
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Q: What should I expect as an intern?
A: The internship position takes on particular significance in an office of seven full-time staff members, and interns are given a balance of short- and long-term projects. Interns are assigned tasks in outreach, advocacy, publications, resources, conferences, and other areas, depending on their backgrounds, skills, and interests. They report to the organization president and work with other members of the NCIV staff on special programs, as well as daily administrative functions. They are often invited to attend special educational and cultural events outside of the office.
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Q: How much time must I commit for the internship program?
A: Internship starting and ending dates are flexible based on the intern's academic calendar. However, we do like for interns to work for at least ten weeks.
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Q: Am I going to be justly compensated?
A: Full-time and part-time internship opportunities are available. Upon successful completion of the internship, full-time interns receive a $2000 stipend (prorated for part-time interns). Additionally, the President will complete forms or evaluations necessary for the intern to receive academic credit for the internship.
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Q: How do I apply for internships?
A: Email Deborah Whang (dwhang@nciv.org) in one MS Word document a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and list of two references with phone numbers.
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Q: What is the internship application deadline?
A: Application deadlines vary each semester. Contact Deborah Whang (dwhang@nciv.org) to find out the deadline for the upcoming internship period.
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Q: How often does the Board of Directors meet?
A: The Board of Directors meets three times per year, twice in Washington, DC, and once at a location determined each year.
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Q: How can I obtain contact information for a certain board member?
A: Contact Jason Yarashes (jyarashes@nciv.org).
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Q: Where can I find the Board of Directors nomination form?
A: Application guidelines and other application information can be downloaded on NCIV's website (www.nciv.org) in the Member Corner, under the ''Forms'' section.
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Q: Who can participate in the photo contest?
A: Only NCIV network members and staff may enter (no government employees).
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Q: What are the rules and prizes for the photo contest?
A: Rules and prizes for the photo contest vary from year to year. Please check back.
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Q: How can I become an individual member?
A: Contact Deborah Whang (dwhang@nciv.org) or visit www.nciv.org for more information on becoming an individual member.
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Q: What benefits do individual members receive from NCIV?
A: All NCIV Members receive the following basic benefits:
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A complimentary copy of all NCIV publications, including the monthly NCIV Network News. Members are also invited to submit articles to be considered for inclusion in the NCIV Network News.
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Member-rate admission to NCIV events including national and regional meetings and other training sessions. Members are also invited to display promotional materials at no cost at these events.
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Consultation with NCIV staff.
For more information, visit www.nciv.org
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Q: What benefits do associate members receive from NCIV?
A: All NCIV Members receive the following basic benefits:
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A complimentary copy of all NCIV publications, including the monthly NCIV Network News. Members are also invited to submit articles to be considered for inclusion in the NCIV Network News.
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Member-rate admission to NCIV events including national and regional meetings and other training sessions. Members are also invited to display promotional materials at no cost at these events.
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Consultation with NCIV staff.
For more information, visit www.nciv.org
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Q: We have new staff members in our organization. Would you update the information on the ORD?
A: No. CIV, NPA and Associate Members are in charge of maintaining their own information in the Online Resource Directory (ORD). Please note that keeping your information current in the ORD is imperative to receive visitors.
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Q: What is the login username and password for the Member's Corner on NCIV website?
A: Contact Mark Rebstock (mrebstock@nciv.org) to obtain a username and password.
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Q: How do I update my membership or staff contact information?
A: You can update your information through the NCIV website (www.nciv.org). The instructions to update your information are simple and easy to follow.
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