Volunteer and internship opportunities are two great ways to test out a job while also helping the planet - you can showcase your current skills, develop new talents, and get to know others in the environmental community.

There are a variety of opportunities in the Bay Area - from I.T. support for a nonprofit to counting fish for a government agency. Where do you want to contribute your talents?

Acterra: Get Involved
Volunteer opportunities for youth, individuals, businesses, and community groups.

CalOpps.org
Internship and job opportunities in local city and county government.

Green Your: Volunteering
Tips on how to become a "green volunteer" and links to environmental groups.

Idealist.org
Locate volunteer opportunities and internships in environmental and other nonprofit organizations.

USA Intern
A diversity of paid/unpaid, for credit/no credit internship opportunities throughout the United States.

The Volunteer Center
Volunteer programs for San Francisco and San Mateo County

The Volunteer Center of Silicon Valley
Volunteer programs for Silicon Valley and Greater Santa Clara County