Work at GRP

Welcome to GRP!

We are so excited that you chose us for your international experience this summer. This page will give you the basic information that you will need in preparation for your arrival.

We’re here to help.

We know that arriving and working here will be more complicated than for our domestic staff. If you have any questions, please ask as soon as they come up. (catherine@greenriverpreserve.org; 1+828-698-8828)

Arrival

Please schedule your arrival for May 29th between 12 - 6 PM to give time to move into camp before the first day of training. A member of the GRP staff will pick you up from the airport; flying into Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is ideal.

If you are participating in our Lifeguard course, you should plan on flying into AVL on May 24th.

Greenville/Spartanburg (GSP) is an alternative if you cannot find a suitable flight into AVL.

Please email us before you finalize your flights.

Refer to the Travel Plans page for more information.

Paperwork

• Some forms in your CampInTouch account will be replaced by those from the recruitment system you used to apply (e.g. Camp America, IENA), and you will not need to fill out the CampInTouch version.

  • e.g. Background Check, doctor’s form

  • Do not complete the tax/payment forms until your arrival and visit to the social security office

Social Security

A member of the admin team will take you to the Social Security office within the first week of your time at GRP to make sure you can be paid appropriately. For that meeting, you will need:

• Passport

• Form SS-5

  • We will work on this form together once you arrive

• Form I-94

  • This will be created upon your arrival to the US

• Form DS-2019

  • Please bring this with you - it should have been issued to you by your program as part of your visa application. Please let us know if that is not the case.