Environmental Opportunities
If you have an interest in nonprofits and green jobs, there are many organizations that could use your help. Gaining exposure to green jobs through summer volunteer or internship experiences, can be a big boost to your resume when looking for future employment in the field. No matter where you live, there are many opportunities available to be able to make a real contribution in improving the environment.
If you have a particular interest in the environment, I would recommend that you check out the local newspaper, phone book, along with doing a general google search for organizations specializing in that area. Idealist.org offers a plethora of opportunities all across the globe. Greenbiz.com and Treehugger are also excellent places to look for green jobs. Signing up with organizations like Bright Green Talent will put you in touch with companies seeking volunteers in making positive change.
Article by, Penny Loretto, a career counselor at a small liberal arts college in upstate New York, has her own private career counseling practice, Career Choice, and is About.com’s Guide to Internships.
