CPD highly recommends joining professional associations in your areas of interest. The membership fee is between $30 and $120 depending on your income level for individuals. Membership provides access to news, job and internship postings, mentorship, professional development opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and information on conferences, scholarships, and webinars.
From their website:
The Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) serves as the premier international membership society for professionals, students and non-profits dedicated to advancing the science and practice of conserving biodiversity.
We envision a world where people understand, value, and conserve the diversity of life on Earth and where SCB, a globally diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, serves as a leading voice for the scientific study and conservation of Earth’s biological diversity.
Their mission is “To advance the science and practice of conserving Earth’s biological diversity.”
- Website
- conbio.org