There are many ways you can get involved in making a difference through RE Sources.
Volunteer: RE Sources' volunteers are an integral part of our conservation
efforts. Being a community-based organization, we welcome the help of
individuals with widely varying interests, skills and availability.
Call our office at (360) 733-8307 for current intern
opportunities or visit our Volunteer Opportunities Page.
Intern: RE Sources offers internship opportunities on a quarterly basis.
Internships vary from season to season, but usually include a
combination of office, education and advocacy work. Click HERE for current internships or call our office at (360) 733-8307.
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Community Service: The RE Store accepts people working off their community service hours.
Contact either store for details: Bellingham (360) 647-5921 or Seattle
(206) 297-9119.
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Sign up for our email update: RE Sources' North Sound Baykeeper broadcasts a dynamic email alert,
specifically targeted to local marine issues. Email Wendy
Steffenesen HERE and ask her to add you to her list.
Sign
up HERE for The RE Store Hotsheet Update and receive notices on the
latest and greatest items, workshops, events, sales, news, and more.
Current Internships:
2008 Internships with RE Sources:
RE Sources supports funding interns through work study and Students in Service.
North Sound Baykeeper
Mail or E-mail Materials to:
Wendy Steffensen -- North Sound Baykeeper-- 1155 N. State St, #623,
Bellingham, WA, 98225 Phone 360 733-8307 (ph) -- Toll- Free 1 800 760
8434
E-mail: waters@re-sources.org
Beach Naturalist Program (click here for description in PDF)
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Terrell Creek- Cogeneration Assessment Intern
Job Description/ Requirements: 6 month or longer commitment. Intern
will take basic water quality parameters at Terrell Creek, and perform
basic literature reviews on the effects and tests to monitor those
effects, of stormwater and cogeneration discharges on fresh and marine
waters. The data will be used to obtain a certified record of water
quality at Terrell Creek. The literature review will be used to
determine next steps in a monitoring plan for Terrell Creek, in
relation to the proposed cogeneration plant.
Application Requirements: Intern should have background and interest in
environmental science. Intern should have their own transportation.
Intern must be a student.
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Construction Stormwater Intern
Job Description/ Requirements: 3 month or longer commitment. Intern
will photo document the use of best management practices at
construction sites. Intern will assist in volunteer coordination, and
in database/ spreadsheet management. Depending on qualifications,
intern may also sample and analyze samples from the different sites
after rainfall events.
Application Requirements: Intern should have background and interest in
environmental policy, environmental science, or volunteer coordination.
Interns should have their own transportation.
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Industrial Stormwater Intern
Job Description/ Requirements: 3 month or longer commitment. Intern
will assist the Baykeeper in reviewing compliance of facilities with
stormwater rules. Duties may include photodocumentation of best
management practices at industrial sites, database/ spreadsheet
management, and the review of industrial stormwater permit requirements.
Application Requirements: Intern should have background and interest in
environmental policy or environmental science. Interns should have
their own transportation.
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Toxics Research -- Bellingham Bay Intern
Job Description/ Requirements: 3 month or longer commitment. Intern
will assist the Baykeeper in reviewing pollution discharge permits and
clean up documents. Issues that will be researched and studied will
include the presence of persistent bioaccumulative toxins, the use of
mixing zones and the adequacy of clean up technology. The intern
will be asked to occasionally help out on other timely Baykeeper
campaigns and projects.
Application Requirements: Intern should have background and interest in environmental policy or environmental science.
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PBT Intern
Job Description/ Requirements: 3 month or longer commitment. Intern
will assist the Baykeeper in pulling together a PBT resolution aimed at
keeping the purchase of persistent bioaccumulative toxins (PBTs) , to a
minimum, in City of Bellingham purchasing. The intern will be asked to
occasionally help out on other timely Baykeeper campaigns and projects.
Application Requirements: Intern should have background and interest in environmental policy or environmental science.
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Shoreline Development Intern
Job Description/ Requirements: 3 month or longer commitment.
Interns will assist the Baykeeper in reviewing the critical areas
ordinance and shoreline master program ordinances for the City of
Bellingham and Whatcom County. Intern will also review shoreline
development proposals as they come up.
The intern will be asked to occasionally help out on other timely Baykeeper campaigns and projects.
Application Requirements: Intern should have background and interest in environmental policy or environmental science.
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Skagit County Liaison
Job Description/ Requirements: 3 month or longer commitment. Intern
will assist the Baykeeper in enlarging the Baykeeper presence in Skagit
County, primarily by attending and reporting on meetings, and by
making sirte visits to assess stormwater discharges. Issues covered by
the intern will include stormwater and pollution discharges, and
habitat restoration projects.
Application Requirements: Intern should have background and interest in
environmental policy or environmental science. Interns should have
their own transportation.
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Community Education Intern, Beach Naturalist Program
Job Description/ Requirements: 1 month, 3 month, or longer
commitment. Interns will assist the Beach Naturalist Coordinator in
coordinating volunteers and preparing educational materials. The Beach
Naturalist program trains community volunteers to act as informal
naturalists on local beaches and promotes shoreline stewardship through
community education programs. Interns may be involved in a variety of
projects, depending on intern interest and organizational need. To
apply, send a cover letter and resume to Doug Stark, Email: dougs@re-sources.org or call 733-8307 for more information.
Application Requirements: Intern should have strong communication
skills, interest in working with volunteers and members of the public
and some coursework or experience in Marine Biology.
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