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Have you been inspired by any of the classes so far? Does it have you wondering, "How can I volunteer doing something like this?" If so, send an email to pocahontastraining@gmail.com stating something like, "I really enjoyed the macroinvertebrate ID activity. Is there a way I could do that kind of activity as volunteer work?" and we will be happy to send you different ways to use your recently learned skills!
Please keep this site bookmarked to come back to as a resource! (please do not share with non-VMN Pocahontas Chapter members, copyright and other permissions do not extend past our chapter members)
Educational resources, CE opportunities, and Volunteer opportunities are on each topic page and will be updated as more become available.
If you need help getting started in your VMN adventure, please feel free to reach out! (pocahontastraining@gmail.com)
Class Directory- Use this document to help get to know your classmates better! If you changed your mind and would like to be added to the directory, let us know!
Directions to Swift Creek Dining Hall
2026 Training Class Snacks
If you would like to help with snacks during our breaks, please feel free to sign up for a few classes! We truly appreciate your willingness to bring snacks to share during our time of fellowship. Please use this sign-up to choose a date and let us know what you would like to bring!
Missed Classes:
Let us know in advance when possible if there are any extenuating circumstances attending classes or field trips.
Send an email to pocahontastraining@gmail.com to alert BTC Co-Chairs and to discuss makeup plans.
If something comes up on the day of a field trip, or if you are running late to class, please call or text 804-677-5968 as email will not be checked at the time of the event.
Self–Study Courses:
When you have finished the self-study classes, be sure to complete the Course Evaluation for credit.
CE and Volunteering:
Please see Policies and Documents page for information on using Better Impact to find volunteer opportunities, and to log Continuing Education and Volunteer hours.
There are suggestions on each topic page that generally relate to the topic, but it is not an extensive list. Better Impact Opportunities List has everything available that counts towards certification hours.
Volunteer Opportunity - Come sit in on a Board meeting!
Learn how your Board operates and gather information about different committee activities.
You can record your time (including travel time) in Better Impact.
When: Typically the first Monday of each month, 6-8 pm
Where: In-person meetings are at the Park's Visitor Center in the Discovery Center room, and typically has a Zoom component for those unable to attend in-person.
Chapter announcements are posted in Better Impact under "News" that will include Zoom links for the meeting that are also sent via email.