Opportunities From: The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Center

Marine Quest Morgan O’Connell oconnellm@uncw.edu 20 students 3 staff

School Contact Name: Kayla Clements
Email: kclements465@gmail.com
Phone Number: 9106866775
School Name: Creative Minds Preschool
School Address: 11207 US Hwy 17 Wilmington , Nc United States 28411


Program Options: Group Tour
Grade Level(s): 1-5
Number of Students: 15-24
Number of Adults/Chaperones: 3-4


Month Interested in Visiting
July



Please share any special requests or topics you would like to have covered
Good morning, can I book a group tour for my field trip groups on July 27th and July 29th to visit your location this summer? If you are open at 10 am we would be interested in visiting then; if not, we would want the earliest time you have available, please.
Please let me know if you are able to host us on both of those days and if there is any other information that you need from me.
Thank you,
Kayla

School/Organization Name: Easterseals EMPOWER - Wilmington 
Contact Name: Nyah Roberts 
Contact Email: nyah.roberts@eastersealsport.com
Contact Phone Number: 910-742-7692
Organization Address: 4827 Randall Parkway, Wilmington, NC, 28403


Number of students/children: 22
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 10
Number of Seniors/Military: 0


Preferred Date(s): 
Thursday, July 30th, 2026

Mary Jones (910) 341-0053 mary.jones@wilmingtonnc.gov 30  students @ $5 per plus tax 4 adults @ $7 per plus tax

Monthly meetings to discuss turtle care, policies, procedures and any other items.

Held on the third Tuesday of every month.

School/Organization Name: YMCA Summer Camp Ogden Baptist
Contact Name: Griffin Dunne
Contact Email: griffin.dunne@ymcasenc.org
Contact Phone Number: 910-726-9847 ext 318
Organization Address: 921 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401


Number of students/children: 45
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 4-5
Number of Seniors/Military: N/A

Contact: Katie Wayman Organization: YMCA Water Adventure Camp Contact Email: katie.wayman@ymcasenc.org Contact Phone Number: 910-726-9847 ext 114 Children: 14 Adults: 2

School/Organization Name: Port City Gymnastics
Contact Name: Ricky Tyner
Contact Email: pcg.ricky@gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 910-793-1921
Organization Address: 6734 Amsterdam Way, Wilmington NC, 28405


Number of students/children: Max of 52, we are currently at 29
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: Max of 5 to 6 coaches
Number of Seniors/Military: -

School/Organization Name: The Davis Community Independent Living
Contact Name: Courtney Kinne-Norris
Contact Email: courtneyk@thedaviscommunity.org
Contact Phone Number: 315-723-7561 (cell phone, best way to stay in touch!)
Organization Address: 920 Roundhouse Circle, Wilmington NC 28411


Number of students/children: 
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 1 chaperone
Number of Seniors/Military: 14 seniors


Preferred Date: Wednesday, August 12 at 11:00am. 

School/Organization Name: Children's Cottage of Wilmington
Contact Name: Erin Welker
Contact Email: erin.a.welker@gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 910-465-6711
Organization Address: 107 Marshall Court, Wilmington NC 28411


Number of students/children: 20
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 2
Number of Seniors/Military: 0


Preferred Date(s): August 13

School/Organization Name: Childcare Network 81 Contact Name:Kaitlyn Daigle Contact Email:  Daiglek0822@gmail.com Contact Phone Number: 3372961868 Organization Address: 928 Henderson dr. Jacksonville, NC 28540 Number of students/children: 25 Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 4 Number of Seniors/Military: Preferred Date: August 18

Diane Veneziale  910-616-8403 10 students  unsure of adults- will update

School/Organization Name: Deeply Rooted Homeschool Co-op
Contact Name: Tara Clark    
Contact Email: Taranicole1225@hotmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 803-360-4088
Organization Address: 721 Southernwood Pl, Hubert, NC 28539


Number of students/children: 30-40
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 12-14
Number of Seniors/Military: ? Many of these family are military or retired military


Preferred Date(s): August 21

Contact: Ruth Fitzsimmons Phone: 614 588 2390 Email: r.fitzsi55@gmail.com 20-25 seniors

Shadow tour guides to gain experience prior to giving tours

School/Organization Name: Grow Early Learning 
Contact Name: Amber Weathers
Contact Email: aweathers@growearlylearning.org
Contact Phone Number: 919-889-7099
Organization Address: Old Blossom Ferry Rd, North Carolina 28457


Number of students/children: 14 max children's 
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 3 for sure, unsure about any other adults since we just started planning this field trip.
Number of Seniors/Military: 0

School/Organization Name: The Homeschool Experience   Contact Name: Stacy Lyerly   Contact Email: stacy@thehomeschoolexperience.com  Contact Phone Number: 9196696124  Organization Address: 1625 Shepherds Glade Dr Apex NC 27523  Number of students/children: 24  Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 25  Number of Seniors/Military:   Preferred Date(s): Sept 12@ 9:30 AM

School/Organization Name:  Porters Neck Village Contact Name:  Lily Bennett Contact Email: lbennett@portersneckvillage.org Contact Phone Number:  910.686.7181 Number of students/children:    Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: ~25 Number of Seniors/Military:

School/Organization Name: Duke University Focus Program     
Contact Name: Yana Lowry
Contact Email: yana.lowry@duke.edu
Contact Phone Number: 919-684-9371
Organization Address: Box 90769, Durham, NC 27708 

Number of students/children: 23 College students
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 2 professors

Cape Fear Academy 
Ran Holeman 
Phone Number: 910-791-0287, ext. 3041.
Email:  ran.holeman@capefearacademy.org
3900 College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412
55 students, 4-5 adults 

~27 will go on a tour at 9:30am (split into two groups)
45 minute to 1 hour tours

~27 will split into two groups and do Prosethetic party and DyNESTy
- 25 min for Prosthetic Party 
- 25 min for DyNESTy 
Will switch off at 10:30 am 

Cape Fear Academy 
Ran Holeman 
Phone Number: 910-791-0287, ext. 3041.
Email:  ran.holeman@capefearacademy.org
3900 College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412
55 students, 4-5 adults 

~27 will go on a tour at 9:30am (split into two groups)
45 minute to 1 hour tours

~27 will split into two groups and do Prosethetic party and DyNESTy
- 25 min for Prosthetic Party 
- 25 min for DyNESTy 
Will switch off at 10:30 am 

Please sign up to help staff KBSTRRC's booth at Autumn with Topsail 
You'll be talking with the public and selling merchandise to raise money for the turtles. In doing so, you'll raise awareness of our organization and of sea turtle conservation.

We will need people to help set up the booth on Friday, Oct. 16th, and then volunteers to help out Saturday, Oct. 17th, and Sun. Oct. 18th.  The final shift on Sunday will help with the booth breakdown.  

Managing sections of Topsail Island, the volunteers who walk the beach, monitoring nests, communicating with their team, and supporting the Topsail Turtle Project

Positions Summary: Provide ongoing care for injured sea turtles.

Responsibilities:
Medical Team Lead
Trained and reports to the Executive Director.
Assist the Executive Director and the Veterinarian in all aspects of medical care.
Review and implement orders from the Veterinarian and Executive Director.
Lead and manage the Medical Team Members.
Provide consistent care for critical turtles.
Reconstitute medication.
Draw up medication.
Administer medication - SQ, IM.
Provide wound care and advanced wound care.
Assist with radiographs.
Assist with running blood diagnostics.
Maintain records.
Be available 24 hours on days scheduled.
Available to fill in other days as needed.
Uphold the center’s mission statement.
Communicate with Team Leaders and Team Members.

Medical Team Member
Assist the Medical Team Lead.
Targeted feeds as directed by medical team lead.
Baths/betadine of critical turtles as directed by Medical Team Lead.
Restraining turtles for meds.
Food prep for critical turtles, i.e., vegetables and various types of seafood.
Tank cleaning for critical turtles.
Assist with wound care and dressing.
Available for 24 hours on days scheduled.
Available to fill in other days as needed.
Uphold the center’s mission statement.

Qualifications:
Love of marine life especially sea turtles.
Good communication skills.
Willing to work long hours.
Enjoy working with people.
Flexibility with scheduling.
Able to follow directions.

ADA Requirements:
Routinely uses and must be able to operate equipment such as scales for weighing of food, sharp knives for cutting food, washer and dryer, telephone, water pumps, remotes for outlets, and any other equipment as necessary.
Requires ability to lift tanks, carry and hold turtles, bending and standing for long periods of time.
Must be able to read food chart and scale.
Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.
Will be exposed to strong odors including cleaning products, seafood, and animal waste.
Disclaimer: This volunteer description indicates in general the nature and level of work, knowledge, skills, and other essential functions (as covered under the American Disabilities Act) expected of the volunteer. Volunteers may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Organization/School Name: Hillsborough Elementary School 
Contact Name: Tony Infantino 
Contact Email: tony@emeraldstudenttravel.com 
Contact Phone Number: 919.218.4050
 5th grade 
Number of students: 65 @ $5 each plus tax 
Number of Chaperones: 40 @ $7 each plus tax

As part of the KBSTRRC strategic plan, this working committee will help facilitate discussions and input into the Education Center.  Meetings will be ongoing until the project is complete. 

As part of the KBSTRRC's strategic plan, this working committee will help facilitate the archiving and history of the organization.  Meetings will be ongoing until the project is complete. 

As part of the KBSTRRC's strategic plan, this working committee will help facilitate the updating of exhibit signage for the organization.  Meetings will be ongoing until the project is complete. 

As part of the Water Team and in working to maintain the "life support system" of pumps, filters, and salt water, you will be serving a critical role in helping our sea turtle patients get well! Openings available several days of the week.

Responsibilities:

Working to enhance the outside of the facility. 

Manage gift shop inventory, restocking of inventory, ordering of items, pricing of items. 

Attending board meetings, working on committees, supporting the Executive Director and the mission of the KBSTTRC

Supporting the Executive Director and the mission of KBSTTRC with administrative tasks such as writing thank you notes.