volunteers forum?

[smallgamer]

I was wondering what folks thought about adding a forum where organizations who would like some extra manpower for a project can post their needs and share pertinent info. My thinking is that for example, I may not belong to Ducks Unlimited or the Ruffed Grouse Society or my local stewardship council but a nearby chapter or council may have a work bee scheduled on a Saturday, and it may be helpful to them to have extra hands. I belong to a number of different organizations, some related to outdoor activities, some not, so I don't see myself joining more simply to be on a contact list. But I would like to pitch in time to time when my schedule allows, and maybe round up a few friends to come along. I suspect that there are other OOD forum members who are the same, and I don't imagine too many conservation groups would mind some free labour.

[JMatthews]

I think that this is a great idea.

[TurkeyRookie]

There's already an "events & meetings" section, I think this would fall under that.

[welsh]

I think smallgamer's idea to make this separate from other events makes sense.

Not only does it create a way for organizations to get volunteers but it also publicizes what they're doing and may help them pick up the odd new member. No downside.

[smallgamer]

There's already an "events & meetings" section, I think this would fall under that.

I considered that. My thought though is to have a forum exclusively for conservation project volunteer recruitment, so that people inclined to volunteer can go directly to it, and conservation groups can post directly on it. "Events and Meetings" covers a very wide spectrum of activities, yet looking at the posts in that section, which goes back almost a year and a half, I see none announcing a conservation project work bee. I think a forum specific to conservation volunteerism would encourage posts of the type I describe.

[smallgamer]

I think smallgamer's idea to make this separate from other events makes sense.

Not only does it create a way for organizations to get volunteers but it also publicizes what they're doing and may help them pick up the odd new member. No downside.

We were typing at the same time Welsh, lol. Thanks for the support.

[TurkeyRookie]

I see what you're saying, the idea behind the meetings & events (and it is moderated, that's why you don't see much in there, mods have to approve the post first) was to weed out people trying to sneak in ads / services / etc

[fratri]

I think its a great idea, sign me up. I know there are times when I have nothing to do and this can be a good option for me and my son.

[smallgamer]

Hey CalTek, any thoughts?

[tnm19.12]

great idea guys . I feel like it would help immensely. most outdoorsman will do anything they can to preserve our beautiful province and country. I know I would definitely take part in as much as possible