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Udeh
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How can I get volunteering work on forestry?
Am just a graduate that want to have more experience on Forestry
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Clint Nagel
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Hi Udeh,
Great idea & committing your energy to gaining volunteer opportunities as well as futher understanding what career options exist within the industry are all positive attributes/skills/processes for you to gain. As you stated you are a recent graduate; I would contact the counseling team from your school for a few reasons. They should be able to supply volunteer opportunities in the area, possible scholarships/grants, as well as contacts or professionals in the region that you could contact. I would advise promoting/advocating strongly your desire to work & learn about the industry as much as possible, and communicate how eager you are to be involved/engaged.
I would also think through what your long-term goals/dreams may be, and what specifically you would like volunteering to develop & lead to? If it is a specific niche or expertise you are looking to develop, make sure your volunteer work develops & is aligned to that specifically. The U.S. Forest Service, State Departments of Natural Resources, Local City Park Organizations, & other non-profit organizations all have volunteer opportunities presented online. The option of getting involved with a few of those would provide a chance to start connecting and working in the industry. I would strongly recommend talking and getting to know as many industry professionals as you can, and to emphasize how eager you are to learn and be working in the Forest Industry.
I hope this helps & thanks again!
Clint
Great idea & committing your energy to gaining volunteer opportunities as well as futher understanding what career options exist within the industry are all positive attributes/skills/processes for you to gain. As you stated you are a recent graduate; I would contact the counseling team from your school for a few reasons. They should be able to supply volunteer opportunities in the area, possible scholarships/grants, as well as contacts or professionals in the region that you could contact. I would advise promoting/advocating strongly your desire to work & learn about the industry as much as possible, and communicate how eager you are to be involved/engaged.
I would also think through what your long-term goals/dreams may be, and what specifically you would like volunteering to develop & lead to? If it is a specific niche or expertise you are looking to develop, make sure your volunteer work develops & is aligned to that specifically. The U.S. Forest Service, State Departments of Natural Resources, Local City Park Organizations, & other non-profit organizations all have volunteer opportunities presented online. The option of getting involved with a few of those would provide a chance to start connecting and working in the industry. I would strongly recommend talking and getting to know as many industry professionals as you can, and to emphasize how eager you are to learn and be working in the Forest Industry.
I hope this helps & thanks again!
Clint
Christine Glasper
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Christine’s Answer
Local parks and recreation if you need to stay local. There is also the national parks which I’m sure has volunteer opportunities.
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