NRCS Earth Team Volunteer Program
MORGANTOWN, WV, June 22, 2005– Do you
have an interest in conserving our nation’s natural resources and want a
fulfilling way to spend your time? Consider Earth Team. Earth Team is the
Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) volunteer programs. Whether
you have an interest in conserving our nation’s natural resources or want a
fulfilling way to spend your free time, through this volunteer program, anyone
who is at least fourteen years of age that is interested in conservation can
become an NRCS volunteer.
Earth Team volunteers may work with private farmers and landowners,
implementing conservation practices; improving wildlife around their
community; or assisting in data collection for soil, water, or archaeology
surveys. Earth Team volunteers also assist with office and clerical work,
community outreach, and giving tours.
West Virginia NRCS needs more volunteers. Some of the benefits of becoming
a volunteer are:
- Community service
- Fulfillment of helping others
- Natural resources educational experience
- Career opportunities with NRCS
One of the most important rewards of becoming a volunteer is the
conservation of our precious natural resources.
To find out more on how to get involved, you can visit the Earth Team
website at
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/volunteers/. If you are interested in
becoming an Earth Team volunteer, complete the Interest and Placement Summary
Form found at
http://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/eforms/Forms/NRCESPER002_030717V01.pdf.
E-mail or fax the form to:
| Name |
Position |
Address |
Phone |
Fax |
Email |
| Carol Lagodich |
Public Affairs Specialist |
USDA-NRCS
75 High St., Rm. 301 Morgantown, WV 26505 |
(304) 284-4826 |
(304) 284-4825 |
Carol.Lagodich@wv.usda.gov |
| Claire Carpenter |
Public Affairs Intern |
USDA-NRCS
75 High St., Rm. 301 Morgantown, WV 26505 |
(304) 284-7575 |
(304) 284-4825 |
Claire.Carpenter@wv.usda.gov |
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