SludgeMunkey
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- Johnny O. Farnen
I have a bit of a zoo issue I could use some advice on.
I recently made a standing offer (a free donation) of some N. kaiseri to my local zoo's amphibian conservation program. They were very excited, but felt they were currently overloaded and short of manpower and held off at this time.
I understand this completely, but got to thinking...if they are short of bodies for their conservation program, should I volunteer to help?
I live and work very close to their facility. My schedule would easily permit me availability to help out.
I'm unable to determine if they even have a non-scholar volunteer program and am a bit afraid to ask my contact.
Any suggestions? Obviously, Johnny O. Farnen- Industrial MacGuyver, is not a suitable resume for such a task. How should I go about presenting my self-educated amphibian skills or should I even bother?
I feel it would be an excellent way to gain experience, learn the ropes, and help them out too. Or am I misguided in my thinking?
My wife says I should put my money where my mouth is and step up to help out a real conservation effort instead of being a "rogue basement dweller and grouchy hillbilly" (her words).
I'm afraid I'll come off to the zoo as some crazy zealot that has some luck rather than someone who is truly interested in species conservation.
Any advice is greatly appreciated!
I recently made a standing offer (a free donation) of some N. kaiseri to my local zoo's amphibian conservation program. They were very excited, but felt they were currently overloaded and short of manpower and held off at this time.
I understand this completely, but got to thinking...if they are short of bodies for their conservation program, should I volunteer to help?
I live and work very close to their facility. My schedule would easily permit me availability to help out.
I'm unable to determine if they even have a non-scholar volunteer program and am a bit afraid to ask my contact.
Any suggestions? Obviously, Johnny O. Farnen- Industrial MacGuyver, is not a suitable resume for such a task. How should I go about presenting my self-educated amphibian skills or should I even bother?
I feel it would be an excellent way to gain experience, learn the ropes, and help them out too. Or am I misguided in my thinking?
My wife says I should put my money where my mouth is and step up to help out a real conservation effort instead of being a "rogue basement dweller and grouchy hillbilly" (her words).
I'm afraid I'll come off to the zoo as some crazy zealot that has some luck rather than someone who is truly interested in species conservation.
Any advice is greatly appreciated!