VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Land Conservancy of West Michigan RxFire Crew

conducts prescribed burns on its nature preserves each spring, summer and fall. Volunteer burn crew members play an important role in all stages of prescribed burning, assisting with burn site preparation, ignition, fire control and monitoring. Pre-seasonal training is required for all volunteers find the next training event at NatureNearby.org

Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Volunteer RxFire Crew

The Pierce Cedar Creek Institute burn crew is composed of PCCI staff and volunteers. Contact Drew () for more information.

Kalamazoo Nature Center Volunteer RxFire Crew

The Kalamazoo Nature Center’s burn crew is composed of KNC staff and volunteers who use prescribed fire for conservation efforts on KNC property. Minimum requirement FFT2 Basic Wildland Fire Certification. Contact Ryan Koziatek or Stephanie Diep at ecoservices@naturecenter.org to learn more!

JOBS

The Stewardship Network Job Board

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hiring foresters, forest technicians, and full-time and part-time firefighters.

Learn about open positions and requirements and apply at State of Michigan Job Openings