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Casper
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How do I make connections, network, and connect with people who work in environmental/conservation related fields while I am in high school?
I am a high school senior, starting college in the fall.
I am planning on double majoring in BioChemistry and Environmental Studies
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Donna Hull
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Volunteer! See Below!
City of Tacoma Events: Go to some of the meetings. See if you can help at the events. Network!
City of Tacoma Projects: Learn about projects that are important to the City. Reach out and see if you can help or shadow someone. Network!
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Volunteers: There is a search function here. See if there is something near your are interested in. Network!
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Careers/ Internships: As you get closer to college maybe this is an option to help pay for college or get experience. Network!
Pierce County, WA Conservation Futures Program: They are currently taking applications for a Citizen Advisory Board OMG! Network!
https://tacoma.gov/events/
https://tacoma.gov/city-projects/
https://www.fws.gov/volunteer-opportunity
https://www.fws.gov/careers
https://www.piercecountywa.gov/1477/Conservation-Futures-Program
City of Tacoma Events: Go to some of the meetings. See if you can help at the events. Network!
City of Tacoma Projects: Learn about projects that are important to the City. Reach out and see if you can help or shadow someone. Network!
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Volunteers: There is a search function here. See if there is something near your are interested in. Network!
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Careers/ Internships: As you get closer to college maybe this is an option to help pay for college or get experience. Network!
Pierce County, WA Conservation Futures Program: They are currently taking applications for a Citizen Advisory Board OMG! Network!
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