Updated 11-17-22

Volunteer Positions

Seventh Generation Institute is currently seeking a part-time volunteer who will assist with preparing for field work in the Pecos Wilderness during summer and fall of 2023 for the Monitoring Climate Change and Pika program.

Depending on the skill and experience of a qualified candidate, tasks may include coordinating schedules of surveyors, serving as an emergency contact or shuttle driver, participating in the surveying, obtaining images and video, training participants in field skills and survey techniques and more.

Hours are flexible. Some tasks may be done remotely, but during the summer field work season of 2023, the volunteer will need to be in northern New Mexico. Physical fitness is required.

Please contact Ralph Pastor at admin@seventh-generation.org to apply.

General Information About Volunteering at Seventh Generation Institute

The Institute is particularly interested in "skills-based volunteers" . A skills-based volunteer is a different breed of volunteer, one who brings higher level skills or knowledge to volunteering - hence the name. Skills-based volunteers contrast with "traditional volunteers" who typically help with unskilled tasks such as stuffing envelopes, beach clean-ups or serving food at events.

Skills-based volunteers are found across all phases of life and with different motivations but are defined by a strong desire to make a difference with work that truly engages them. Skills-based volunteers are seeking more challenging ways to serve, or to use their existing knowledge and skills, or to build new skills.

Some examples:

• Professionals wanting to add more meaning to their life outside of their work environment.

• Graduate school students kick-starting their professional careers.

• Retirees wanting to find a new or different purpose in life through giving back.

If this level of volunteering sounds appealing, please be in touch. Email us at our contact address and send a CV or resume and cover letter that details your interest and availability. Once we review your CV and cover letter, one of our staff members will get in touch with you. No phone calls please.

There is considerable flexibility in the amount of time volunteered and in scheduling. You can spend a few hours a day, week, or month, or go all in and spend a couple of weeks full time on a field expedition or event organizing.