What are the advantages of registering as a volunteer with the Forest Preserves of Cook County?
1) Doing so supports the mission of the Forest Preserves of Cook County (FPCC), as well as that of our group.
Volunteer Resources (the department at FPCC that we partner with) reports the number of volunteers recruited and the volunteer hours worked. This helps with budgeting; the more volunteers, the greater the justification for resources to be directed into restoration and the volunteer program.
2) FPCC offers a variety of training opportunities to upgrade skills of its volunteers. A documented record of volunteering qualifies you for this training.
See the FPCC Volunteer Enrichment and Training web page.
3) Volunteer activities look great on a resume, or a job or school application! We know numerous individuals whose volunteering helped shape career aspirations or led to employment in their chosen fields.
1) Doing so supports the mission of the Forest Preserves of Cook County (FPCC), as well as that of our group.
Volunteer Resources (the department at FPCC that we partner with) reports the number of volunteers recruited and the volunteer hours worked. This helps with budgeting; the more volunteers, the greater the justification for resources to be directed into restoration and the volunteer program.
2) FPCC offers a variety of training opportunities to upgrade skills of its volunteers. A documented record of volunteering qualifies you for this training.
See the FPCC Volunteer Enrichment and Training web page.
3) Volunteer activities look great on a resume, or a job or school application! We know numerous individuals whose volunteering helped shape career aspirations or led to employment in their chosen fields.