A Toolbox of Resources

During this session, attendees gained an understanding of how and why trailhead ambassador programs were started; heard about the ins and outs of trailhead ambassador programs; and gained an understanding of the lessons from existing trailhead ambassador programs. Speakers included Patrick Shannon, National Forest Foundation Pacific Northwest and Alaska Director; Joe Impecoven, REI Experiences Puget Sound Marketing Coordinator; Jakki Casey, McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Chief Operating Officer; Caroline Villanova, Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust Community & Partnership Manager; and Natalie Ferraro, Trailkeepers of Oregon Engagement Manager.

David B. Resnik, Kevin C. Elliott, Aubrey K. Miller, A framework for addressing ethical issues in citizen science, Environmental Science & Policy, Volume 54, December 2015, Pages 475-481, ISSN 1462-9011, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2015.05.008. [Keywords: Citizen science; Ethics; Public; Collaboration; Data collection; Community-based research]

Volunteer work is not just an item on a resume or college application – it’s an essential part of a functioning society. The benefits of volunteer work reach far and wide with a ripple effect that begins with the individual and nonprofit organization and extends beyond the larger community, benefiting everyone in its wake. In this guide, you’ll learn more about the importance of volunteer work, how to find volunteer opportunities, and how to transition from volunteering to a career in a nonprofit. This guide was shared by LearnHowtoBecome.org.