How to give back (One for the Americans)

[J.B. Simpson]

You could always become an EMT and work for a Fire Department depending on what area of Idaho you are moving to. Even if you get another full time job you could still volunteer as a FF/EMT. As mentioned earlier hospitals also use EMT's from time to time to assist their staff.

Good luck in whatever you decide!

[James MacMillan]

Arlen - you have had some great suggestions here about different professions to look into - I would offer another take on the situation. Don't look for a job - look for a way of living. There is an underground movement called "Pay it forward" that is a life style not a specific job. Live your life by the Golden Rule. Treat others as you would want to be treated. Seek to make life better for your fellow humans, and it won't matter if you are a garbage collector or a priest. Each profession can be a calling. Act with honor and integrity in everything you do. You won't go wrong!

[SteveB]

Arlen,
I do not know your skills, but would suggest that you come over and get settled in by finding some local employment. As soon as you can get a motor vehicle operators license, I would look into the local school system special needs program, they always need people to drive the kids to the program, and move stuff around. Around here the contractors supply the vehicle and you get to use it when off duty. It also gives you a small paycheck. As you get to drive around, you will learn the area and what is available in the community. Locally a gentleman who was regularly transporting a special needs student showed so much care for his young ones, that he was hired into the school program and sent to school pre-paid. He is now getting a much better paycheck and is in a decent school environment. He is also employed giving nature talks through one of our city parks programmes. The young ones love his Irish Accent.

[PiobBear]

American Red Cross Disaster Relief Services. All volunteer and located across the country. They provide material assistance to families displaced by disaster; fire, flood, etc., and set up and staff evacuation shelters in the event of a major disaster; tornado, flood, hurricane, etc.

In rural areas, the local volunteer rescue squad. Volunteer searchers are always needed in the event of lost children, hikers, etc., and specialized training is often available in wilderness search & rescue, tracking, etc. Particularly prized are volunteers with search dogs. Most states have canine SAR organizations.

In rural areas, the local volunteer fire department, especially volunteers cross-trained as EMT's and firefighters. Specialized training is often available in auto extrication and various forms of rescue.