ForedBC -- For education about our resources and environment

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Thanks for getting more involved with FORED and with community -based education about the environment, natural resources and sustainability in BC! To apply to become a volunteer, just fill out the following web form, and a FORED representative will contact you promptly with appropriate opportunities.

The following information will be kept in confidence by FORED. Only biographical and occupational descriptions may be released in order to match a speaker to topic request. Volunteers' phone numbers will be retained by FORED.

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Volunteer Choices (please check one or more)
	Fundraising
	Committee Work
	Speaking Opportunities
	Community Workshop Presentation
	Advisory Services

The maximum number of presentations
I can make during the year:
- Number of presentations: within my city/ community
- Number of presentations: within 50km of my workplace
Preferred length of presentation: 0.5 hrs 1 hr 1.5 hrs 2 hrs
Number of hours commitment per year: 5 hrs 10 hrs 15 hrs Other
Information on visual aids/handouts you have available for presentations:

Environmental sustainability offers a rich and diverse subject area. FORED BC has suggested some topics that would be of interest to community groups, youths and First Nations. Please check one or more from the list below or suggest topics you are comfortable with.

	Careers in the Environment Sector
	Integrated Resource Management
	Socio-Economic Impacts of Natural Resources
	Fish and Wildlife Management/Endangered species
	Public Participation in Environmental Decision-making
	First Nations Forestry Partnerships
	Science and Technology in the Environment
	Timber and non-timber related forest products
	Marketing BC's Natural Resources to the World
	Small Business & the Environment
	Sustainable Business Tools and Measurement

Your topic suggestions are welcome!

Vancouver grew up around a logging mill called Hastings Mill, which began operating in 1867.

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