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Is it possible to volunteer in private industry?

Veteran

George Rose Dracut , MA

I've recently retired from public safety emergency response to pursue a private sector career. I'm willing to volunteer my time to learn current good manufacturing practice. My speciality is in hazardous materials and would enjoy being mentored by a CHMM and/or Health and Safety Manager. Consider it interning for free.

Is this possible? If so, I'd appreciate if someone from the greater Boston, MA area would contact me.

12 March 2012 3 replies Career Advancement

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Advisor

Tim Sullivan North Kingstown , RI

George,
Many companies provide internships. Some do so with the expectation that the best will eventually be offered full time work. However some do it to get lows cost / no cost labor. Make sure that you will get valuable transferable experience. Here are some Boston area leads. Look on Career finder or Monster for more.

Hazmat Environmental Group Jobs - Boston, MA - College Internships - Internship Finder http://bit.ly/ze8AFD

Best
Tim

14 March 2012 Helpful answer

Veteran

George Rose Dracut , MA

Hello Tim and John,

I want to thank you both for your advice and link provided.

Enjoy your Saint Patrick's Day!

George Rose

Advisor

John Woods Alexandria , VA

Agree with Tim's answer. We hire interns from colleges in the summer and do pay, but there are lots of unpaid internships, some that become paid after a period of time.

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