Opportunities From: The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center

Volunteer: Saturday Hospital Team Member

Volunteer Team Members work closely with fellow and other team members. Volunteer Team Members report to the Team Leader. Volunteer Team Members will be responsible for the care and husbandry of sick and injured sea turtles. Volunteer Team Members will serve as ambassadors for sea turtles during guided tours and within the community.

 

Responsibilities:

Cut and weigh food for turtles, i.e., vegetables and various types of seafood. Clean tanks.  Feed turtles. Hold/restrain turtles. Weigh turtles. Maintain water/life support system.  Maintain accurate records, i.e., food chart, therapy pool, weekly weighing, and admission of injured turtles. Assist with medical care as needed. Kitchen duties, i.e., wash and fold laundry, wash and dry dishes. Clean restrooms, kitchen, hallways, and other accessible areas. Answer phone and take accurate messages, i.e., name, date, message, and return telephone number. Must participate in giving guided tours and other responsibilities associated withbeing open to the public. Adhere to all safety guidelines.  Collect garbage and recycled items for disposal. Promotes environmental sustainability. Uphold the center’s mission statement. Any other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader and/or Executive Director.

Program: Sea Turtle Hospital Team

Volunteer Team Members work closely with fellow and other team members. Volunteer Team Members report to the Team Leader. Volunteer Team Members will be responsible for the care and husbandry of sick and injured sea turtles. Volunteer Team Members will serve as ambassadors for sea turtles during guided tours and within the community.

 

Responsibilities:

Cut and weigh food for turtles, i.e., vegetables and various types of seafood. Clean tanks.  Feed turtles. Hold/restrain turtles. Weigh turtles. Maintain water/life support system.  Maintain accurate records, i.e., food chart, therapy pool, weekly weighing, and admission of injured turtles. Assist with medical care as needed. Kitchen duties, i.e., wash and fold laundry, wash and dry dishes. Clean restrooms, kitchen, hallways, and other accessible areas. Answer phone and take accurate messages, i.e., name, date, message, and return telephone number. Must participate in giving guided tours and other responsibilities associated withbeing open to the public. Adhere to all safety guidelines.  Collect garbage and recycled items for disposal. Promotes environmental sustainability. Uphold the center’s mission statement. Any other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader and/or Executive Director.

Program: Sea Turtle Hospital Team

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28460

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Sunday Hospital Team Member

Volunteer Team Members work closely with fellow and other team members. Volunteer Team Members report to the Team Leader. Volunteer Team Members will be responsible for the care and husbandry of sick and injured sea turtles. Volunteer Team Members will serve as ambassadors for sea turtles during guided tours and within the community.

 

Responsibilities:

Cut and weigh food for turtles, i.e., vegetables and various types of seafood. Clean tanks.  Feed turtles. Hold/restrain turtles. Weigh turtles. Maintain water/life support system.  Maintain accurate records, i.e., food chart, therapy pool, weekly weighing, and admission of injured turtles. Assist with medical care as needed. Kitchen duties, i.e., wash and fold laundry, wash and dry dishes. Clean restrooms, kitchen, hallways, and other accessible areas. Answer phone and take accurate messages, i.e., name, date, message, and return telephone number. Must participate in giving guided tours and other responsibilities associated withbeing open to the public. Adhere to all safety guidelines.  Collect garbage and recycled items for disposal. Promotes environmental sustainability. Uphold the center’s mission statement. Any other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader and/or Executive Director.

Program: Sea Turtle Hospital Team

Volunteer Team Members work closely with fellow and other team members. Volunteer Team Members report to the Team Leader. Volunteer Team Members will be responsible for the care and husbandry of sick and injured sea turtles. Volunteer Team Members will serve as ambassadors for sea turtles during guided tours and within the community.

 

Responsibilities:

Cut and weigh food for turtles, i.e., vegetables and various types of seafood. Clean tanks.  Feed turtles. Hold/restrain turtles. Weigh turtles. Maintain water/life support system.  Maintain accurate records, i.e., food chart, therapy pool, weekly weighing, and admission of injured turtles. Assist with medical care as needed. Kitchen duties, i.e., wash and fold laundry, wash and dry dishes. Clean restrooms, kitchen, hallways, and other accessible areas. Answer phone and take accurate messages, i.e., name, date, message, and return telephone number. Must participate in giving guided tours and other responsibilities associated withbeing open to the public. Adhere to all safety guidelines.  Collect garbage and recycled items for disposal. Promotes environmental sustainability. Uphold the center’s mission statement. Any other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader and/or Executive Director.

Program: Sea Turtle Hospital Team

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28460

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Monday Hospital Team Member

Volunteer Team Members work closely with fellow and other team members. Volunteer Team Members report to the Team Leader. Volunteer Team Members will be responsible for the care and husbandry of sick and injured sea turtles. Volunteer Team Members will serve as ambassadors for sea turtles during guided tours and within the community.

 

Responsibilities:

Cut and weigh food for turtles, i.e., vegetables and various types of seafood. Clean tanks.  Feed turtles. Hold/restrain turtles. Weigh turtles. Maintain water/life support system.  Maintain accurate records, i.e., food chart, therapy pool, weekly weighing, and admission of injured turtles. Assist with medical care as needed. Kitchen duties, i.e., wash and fold laundry, wash and dry dishes. Clean restrooms, kitchen, hallways, and other accessible areas. Answer phone and take accurate messages, i.e., name, date, message, and return telephone number. Must participate in giving guided tours and other responsibilities associated withbeing open to the public. Adhere to all safety guidelines.  Collect garbage and recycled items for disposal. Promotes environmental sustainability. Uphold the center’s mission statement. Any other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader and/or Executive Director.

Program: Sea Turtle Hospital Team

Volunteer Team Members work closely with fellow and other team members. Volunteer Team Members report to the Team Leader. Volunteer Team Members will be responsible for the care and husbandry of sick and injured sea turtles. Volunteer Team Members will serve as ambassadors for sea turtles during guided tours and within the community.

 

Responsibilities:

Cut and weigh food for turtles, i.e., vegetables and various types of seafood. Clean tanks.  Feed turtles. Hold/restrain turtles. Weigh turtles. Maintain water/life support system.  Maintain accurate records, i.e., food chart, therapy pool, weekly weighing, and admission of injured turtles. Assist with medical care as needed. Kitchen duties, i.e., wash and fold laundry, wash and dry dishes. Clean restrooms, kitchen, hallways, and other accessible areas. Answer phone and take accurate messages, i.e., name, date, message, and return telephone number. Must participate in giving guided tours and other responsibilities associated withbeing open to the public. Adhere to all safety guidelines.  Collect garbage and recycled items for disposal. Promotes environmental sustainability. Uphold the center’s mission statement. Any other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader and/or Executive Director.

Program: Sea Turtle Hospital Team

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28460

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Sea Turtle Rescue - OUTDOOR BEACH PROGRAM

This spring we are doing spring break programs for children on the beach at access #5 in Surf City.


Sea Turtle Rescue: Become a sea turtle stranding volunteer and learn how we do an intake of a sea turtle.

We will:

place an "injured" (stuffed animal turtle) on the beach for children to find, where they will bring to the "sea turtle hosptial" (our tent on the beach)complete a stranding report where they will collect the following data: measurements, weigh, temperature, etc.

Program starts at 9:30am at beach access #5. Meet at the beach for 8:45am or at KBSTRRC at 8:30am to come in the van.

Program: Education & Outreach

This spring we are doing spring break programs for children on the beach at access #5 in Surf City.


Sea Turtle Rescue: Become a sea turtle stranding volunteer and learn how we do an intake of a sea turtle.

We will:

place an "injured" (stuffed animal turtle) on the beach for children to find, where they will bring to the "sea turtle hosptial" (our tent on the beach)complete a stranding report where they will collect the following data: measurements, weigh, temperature, etc.

Program starts at 9:30am at beach access #5. Meet at the beach for 8:45am or at KBSTRRC at 8:30am to come in the van.

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Greeter/Door Person

Welcome and check in guests using app or schedule. Provide introductory info about KBSTRRC. Send groups into tour guides as scheduled. Take down parking lot chain before tours, and replace chain after the last guest has left.

Program: Tours and Gift Shop

Welcome and check in guests using app or schedule. Provide introductory info about KBSTRRC. Send groups into tour guides as scheduled. Take down parking lot chain before tours, and replace chain after the last guest has left.

Program: Tours and Gift Shop

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Gift Shop Cashier

Cashier

Program: Tours and Gift Shop

Cashier

Program: Tours and Gift Shop

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Adoptions

Supporting the mission of the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in educating guest about the turtles and the care needed for those who are up for symbolic adoption. 

Assist guests in their purchase of their symbolic adoption. 

Program: Tours and Gift Shop

Supporting the mission of the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in educating guest about the turtles and the care needed for those who are up for symbolic adoption. 

Assist guests in their purchase of their symbolic adoption. 

Program: Tours and Gift Shop

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28460

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Gift Shop Sales

Assist guests in the gift shop, answering questions about sizes, colors of shirts, sweatshirts, etc. 

Monitoring stock and replenishing as necessary. Straightening up the gift shop. Maintaining the cleanliness of the gift shop.

 

Program: Tours and Gift Shop

Assist guests in the gift shop, answering questions about sizes, colors of shirts, sweatshirts, etc. 

Monitoring stock and replenishing as necessary. Straightening up the gift shop. Maintaining the cleanliness of the gift shop.

 

Program: Tours and Gift Shop

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Tour Shadow

Shadow tour guides to gain experience prior to giving tours

Program: Tours and Gift Shop

Shadow tour guides to gain experience prior to giving tours

Program: Tours and Gift Shop

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Tour Guide

Position Summary:

Volunteers serve as ambassadors for sea turtles during guided tours. 

Responsibilities:

Give guided tours and participate in other responsibilities associated with being open to the public.Disseminate accurate information to guests regarding sea turtles.   Adhere to safety guidelines.  Promote environmental sustainability. Uphold the KBSTRRC’s Mission Statement. Any other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader, Volunteer Manager, Executive Director, or other designated person in charge.

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.

Program: Tours and Gift Shop

Position Summary:

Volunteers serve as ambassadors for sea turtles during guided tours. 

Responsibilities:

Give guided tours and participate in other responsibilities associated with being open to the public.Disseminate accurate information to guests regarding sea turtles.   Adhere to safety guidelines.  Promote environmental sustainability. Uphold the KBSTRRC’s Mission Statement. Any other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader, Volunteer Manager, Executive Director, or other designated person in charge.

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.

Program: Tours and Gift Shop

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Sea Turtle TEDS - INDOOR Spring Break Program

We're doing spring break programs this year.

Sea tutle TEDS - Learn about the importance of "Turtle Excluder Device" and build your own model of one that could be used for sea turtles!

Join in to assist!

Program: Education & Outreach

We're doing spring break programs this year.

Sea tutle TEDS - Learn about the importance of "Turtle Excluder Device" and build your own model of one that could be used for sea turtles!

Join in to assist!

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Tuesday Hospital Team Member

Volunteer Team Members work closely with fellow and other team members. Volunteer Team Members report to the Team Leader. Volunteer Team Members will be responsible for the care and husbandry of sick and injured sea turtles. Volunteer Team Members will serve as ambassadors for sea turtles during guided tours and within the community.

 

Responsibilities:

Cut and weigh food for turtles, i.e., vegetables and various types of seafood. Clean tanks.  Feed turtles. Hold/restrain turtles. Weigh turtles. Maintain water/life support system.  Maintain accurate records, i.e., food chart, therapy pool, weekly weighing, and admission of injured turtles. Assist with medical care as needed. Kitchen duties, i.e., wash and fold laundry, wash and dry dishes. Clean restrooms, kitchen, hallways, and other accessible areas. Answer phone and take accurate messages, i.e., name, date, message, and return telephone number. Must participate in giving guided tours and other responsibilities associated withbeing open to the public. Adhere to all safety guidelines.  Collect garbage and recycled items for disposal. Promotes environmental sustainability. Uphold the center’s mission statement. Any other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader and/or Executive Director.

Program: Sea Turtle Hospital Team

Volunteer Team Members work closely with fellow and other team members. Volunteer Team Members report to the Team Leader. Volunteer Team Members will be responsible for the care and husbandry of sick and injured sea turtles. Volunteer Team Members will serve as ambassadors for sea turtles during guided tours and within the community.

 

Responsibilities:

Cut and weigh food for turtles, i.e., vegetables and various types of seafood. Clean tanks.  Feed turtles. Hold/restrain turtles. Weigh turtles. Maintain water/life support system.  Maintain accurate records, i.e., food chart, therapy pool, weekly weighing, and admission of injured turtles. Assist with medical care as needed. Kitchen duties, i.e., wash and fold laundry, wash and dry dishes. Clean restrooms, kitchen, hallways, and other accessible areas. Answer phone and take accurate messages, i.e., name, date, message, and return telephone number. Must participate in giving guided tours and other responsibilities associated withbeing open to the public. Adhere to all safety guidelines.  Collect garbage and recycled items for disposal. Promotes environmental sustainability. Uphold the center’s mission statement. Any other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader and/or Executive Director.

Program: Sea Turtle Hospital Team

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28460

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Sea Turtle Sculptures - OUTDOOR BEACH ACTIVITY

We are doing spring break programs on the beach this year!


Sea Turtle Sculptures: Learn about the sea turtle species and build life-sized sea turtle sand "castles"

We will bring photos of each sea turtle species that can be found in NC, along with measuring tape, and sea turtle facts such as their height, width, weight, descriptions etc. 

We will give each group of children one turtle species and ask them to build a replica sea turtle by size and description ie. Leatherback should have the 5 ridges going up their backs.

Students will then introduce their sea turtle species given and compare the different turtle species sizes, etc.


Meet at Beach access #5 in Surf City at 9:00am. Classes are from 9:30am - 10:30am

Program: Education & Outreach

We are doing spring break programs on the beach this year!


Sea Turtle Sculptures: Learn about the sea turtle species and build life-sized sea turtle sand "castles"

We will bring photos of each sea turtle species that can be found in NC, along with measuring tape, and sea turtle facts such as their height, width, weight, descriptions etc. 

We will give each group of children one turtle species and ask them to build a replica sea turtle by size and description ie. Leatherback should have the 5 ridges going up their backs.

Students will then introduce their sea turtle species given and compare the different turtle species sizes, etc.


Meet at Beach access #5 in Surf City at 9:00am. Classes are from 9:30am - 10:30am

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Sea Turtle CSI- INDOOR Spring Break Program

We're doing spring break programs this year.

Sea Turtle CSI - Become a sea turtle detective by completing a sea turtle "necropsy" and learning more about marine ecosystems and conservation.

Come assist in this fun, new activity.

Program: Education & Outreach

We're doing spring break programs this year.

Sea Turtle CSI - Become a sea turtle detective by completing a sea turtle "necropsy" and learning more about marine ecosystems and conservation.

Come assist in this fun, new activity.

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Retired Woman's Social Group (Scene III)

Name
Linda Lusenskas


Email
LindaSasha@aol.com


Comment
I belong to a retired woman's social group (Scene III) in Wilmington, NC. There are 15-20 of us that would like to tour your facility. Are you willing to open please during the week, preferably March 10th or 11th for 1-2 hours that works for you? I realize from the website your facility is only open on weekends but hopefully the size of our group would be beneficial enough for you. Appreciate your consideration. Linda 408-234-7291

Program: Education & Outreach

Name
Linda Lusenskas


Email
LindaSasha@aol.com


Comment
I belong to a retired woman's social group (Scene III) in Wilmington, NC. There are 15-20 of us that would like to tour your facility. Are you willing to open please during the week, preferably March 10th or 11th for 1-2 hours that works for you? I realize from the website your facility is only open on weekends but hopefully the size of our group would be beneficial enough for you. Appreciate your consideration. Linda 408-234-7291

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 8, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Wednesday Hospital Team Member

Volunteer Team Members work closely with fellow and other team members. Volunteer Team Members report to the Team Leader. Volunteer Team Members will be responsible for the care and husbandry of sick and injured sea turtles. Volunteer Team Members will serve as ambassadors for sea turtles during guided tours and within the community.

 

Responsibilities:

Cut and weigh food for turtles, i.e., vegetables and various types of seafood. Clean tanks.  Feed turtles. Hold/restrain turtles. Weigh turtles. Maintain water/life support system.  Maintain accurate records, i.e., food chart, therapy pool, weekly weighing, and admission of injured turtles. Assist with medical care as needed. Kitchen duties, i.e., wash and fold laundry, wash and dry dishes. Clean restrooms, kitchen, hallways, and other accessible areas. Answer phone and take accurate messages, i.e., name, date, message, and return telephone number. Must participate in giving guided tours and other responsibilities associated withbeing open to the public. Adhere to all safety guidelines.  Collect garbage and recycled items for disposal. Promotes environmental sustainability. Uphold the center’s mission statement. Any other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader and/or Executive Director.

Program: Sea Turtle Hospital Team

Volunteer Team Members work closely with fellow and other team members. Volunteer Team Members report to the Team Leader. Volunteer Team Members will be responsible for the care and husbandry of sick and injured sea turtles. Volunteer Team Members will serve as ambassadors for sea turtles during guided tours and within the community.

 

Responsibilities:

Cut and weigh food for turtles, i.e., vegetables and various types of seafood. Clean tanks.  Feed turtles. Hold/restrain turtles. Weigh turtles. Maintain water/life support system.  Maintain accurate records, i.e., food chart, therapy pool, weekly weighing, and admission of injured turtles. Assist with medical care as needed. Kitchen duties, i.e., wash and fold laundry, wash and dry dishes. Clean restrooms, kitchen, hallways, and other accessible areas. Answer phone and take accurate messages, i.e., name, date, message, and return telephone number. Must participate in giving guided tours and other responsibilities associated withbeing open to the public. Adhere to all safety guidelines.  Collect garbage and recycled items for disposal. Promotes environmental sustainability. Uphold the center’s mission statement. Any other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader and/or Executive Director.

Program: Sea Turtle Hospital Team

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Nest Quest- OUTDOOR BEACH ACTIVITY

We are doing spring break programs out on the beach this year.


Nest Quest: Become a "beach walker" - follow the sea turtle tracks, uncover hidden nests and learn about conservation.

Preparation:

- Create "sea turtle tracks" from the water to the "nest" and back.

- Dig up a sea turtle nest where they should have nested and place ping pong balls into the nest.During the activity:

- Walk from Access 5 to access 6 and/or 4 where they will look for tracks.

- find tracks. dig for nest. carefully move eggs to a safer location if necessary, dig new hole, etc. 

- put up nest protection site with stakes and flagging tape.


Meet at Beach acess 5 in surf city for 8:30am for prep or at KBSTRRC 8:00am if you want to come in the van.

Program: Education & Outreach

We are doing spring break programs out on the beach this year.


Nest Quest: Become a "beach walker" - follow the sea turtle tracks, uncover hidden nests and learn about conservation.

Preparation:

- Create "sea turtle tracks" from the water to the "nest" and back.

- Dig up a sea turtle nest where they should have nested and place ping pong balls into the nest.During the activity:

- Walk from Access 5 to access 6 and/or 4 where they will look for tracks.

- find tracks. dig for nest. carefully move eggs to a safer location if necessary, dig new hole, etc. 

- put up nest protection site with stakes and flagging tape.


Meet at Beach acess 5 in surf city for 8:30am for prep or at KBSTRRC 8:00am if you want to come in the van.

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Sea Turtle EED's - INDOOR Spring Break Program

We're doing spring break programs this year.

Sea tutle EED's - Learn about the importance of Environmental enrichment devices and build your own idaea of one for the sea turtles.

Join in to assist!

Program: Education & Outreach

We're doing spring break programs this year.

Sea tutle EED's - Learn about the importance of Environmental enrichment devices and build your own idaea of one for the sea turtles.

Join in to assist!

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Thursday Hospital Team Member

Volunteer Team Members work closely with fellow and other team members. Volunteer Team Members report to the Team Leader. Volunteer Team Members will be responsible for the care and husbandry of sick and injured sea turtles. Volunteer Team Members will serve as ambassadors for sea turtles during guided tours and within the community.

 

Responsibilities:

Cut and weigh food for turtles, i.e., vegetables and various types of seafood. Clean tanks.  Feed turtles. Hold/restrain turtles. Weigh turtles. Maintain water/life support system.  Maintain accurate records, i.e., food chart, therapy pool, weekly weighing, and admission of injured turtles. Assist with medical care as needed. Kitchen duties, i.e., wash and fold laundry, wash and dry dishes. Clean restrooms, kitchen, hallways, and other accessible areas. Answer phone and take accurate messages, i.e., name, date, message, and return telephone number. Must participate in giving guided tours and other responsibilities associated withbeing open to the public. Adhere to all safety guidelines.  Collect garbage and recycled items for disposal. Promotes environmental sustainability. Uphold the center’s mission statement. Any other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader and/or Executive Director.

Program: Sea Turtle Hospital Team

Volunteer Team Members work closely with fellow and other team members. Volunteer Team Members report to the Team Leader. Volunteer Team Members will be responsible for the care and husbandry of sick and injured sea turtles. Volunteer Team Members will serve as ambassadors for sea turtles during guided tours and within the community.

 

Responsibilities:

Cut and weigh food for turtles, i.e., vegetables and various types of seafood. Clean tanks.  Feed turtles. Hold/restrain turtles. Weigh turtles. Maintain water/life support system.  Maintain accurate records, i.e., food chart, therapy pool, weekly weighing, and admission of injured turtles. Assist with medical care as needed. Kitchen duties, i.e., wash and fold laundry, wash and dry dishes. Clean restrooms, kitchen, hallways, and other accessible areas. Answer phone and take accurate messages, i.e., name, date, message, and return telephone number. Must participate in giving guided tours and other responsibilities associated withbeing open to the public. Adhere to all safety guidelines.  Collect garbage and recycled items for disposal. Promotes environmental sustainability. Uphold the center’s mission statement. Any other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader and/or Executive Director.

Program: Sea Turtle Hospital Team

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28460

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Shore Stewards - OUTDOOR BEACH ACTIVITY

We're doing spring break programs on the beach this year!


This activity is a simple beach walk with others to help collect trash found on the beach. We may be working with Coastal Cleanup of Topsail on this.

But in the end- I'd like to seperate out the trash with the kids who participate and include this data into the international website. 

Meet at Beach Access #5 in Surf City for 9:15am or at KBSTRRC by 9:00am to ride in the van.

Program: Education & Outreach

We're doing spring break programs on the beach this year!


This activity is a simple beach walk with others to help collect trash found on the beach. We may be working with Coastal Cleanup of Topsail on this.

But in the end- I'd like to seperate out the trash with the kids who participate and include this data into the international website. 

Meet at Beach Access #5 in Surf City for 9:15am or at KBSTRRC by 9:00am to ride in the van.

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: ICE see a Sea Turtle - INDOOR Spring Break Program

We're doing spring break programs!

ICE see a Sea Turtle: Experience the process of sea turtle cold stunning, learning how sudden drops in temperature impact sea turtles.

Come to assist!

Program: Education & Outreach

We're doing spring break programs!

ICE see a Sea Turtle: Experience the process of sea turtle cold stunning, learning how sudden drops in temperature impact sea turtles.

Come to assist!

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: After-School Program at the Surf City Community Center

Contact name: Stephanie Brown
Contact email: sbrown@surfcitync.gov
Contact Number: (910) 328-4887

Students: 24 or 36, will be broken up into groups of 12

Program: Education & Outreach

Contact name: Stephanie Brown
Contact email: sbrown@surfcitync.gov
Contact Number: (910) 328-4887

Students: 24 or 36, will be broken up into groups of 12

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 10, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Friday Hospital Team Member

Volunteer Team Members work closely with fellow and other team members. Volunteer Team Members report to the Team Leader. Volunteer Team Members will be responsible for the care and husbandry of sick and injured sea turtles. Volunteer Team Members will serve as ambassadors for sea turtles during guided tours and within the community.

 

Responsibilities:

Cut and weigh food for turtles, i.e., vegetables and various types of seafood. Clean tanks.  Feed turtles. Hold/restrain turtles. Weigh turtles. Maintain water/life support system.  Maintain accurate records, i.e., food chart, therapy pool, weekly weighing, and admission of injured turtles. Assist with medical care as needed. Kitchen duties, i.e., wash and fold laundry, wash and dry dishes. Clean restrooms, kitchen, hallways, and other accessible areas. Answer phone and take accurate messages, i.e., name, date, message, and return telephone number. Must participate in giving guided tours and other responsibilities associated withbeing open to the public. Adhere to all safety guidelines.  Collect garbage and recycled items for disposal. Promotes environmental sustainability. Uphold the center’s mission statement. Any other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader and/or Executive Director.

Program: Sea Turtle Hospital Team

Volunteer Team Members work closely with fellow and other team members. Volunteer Team Members report to the Team Leader. Volunteer Team Members will be responsible for the care and husbandry of sick and injured sea turtles. Volunteer Team Members will serve as ambassadors for sea turtles during guided tours and within the community.

 

Responsibilities:

Cut and weigh food for turtles, i.e., vegetables and various types of seafood. Clean tanks.  Feed turtles. Hold/restrain turtles. Weigh turtles. Maintain water/life support system.  Maintain accurate records, i.e., food chart, therapy pool, weekly weighing, and admission of injured turtles. Assist with medical care as needed. Kitchen duties, i.e., wash and fold laundry, wash and dry dishes. Clean restrooms, kitchen, hallways, and other accessible areas. Answer phone and take accurate messages, i.e., name, date, message, and return telephone number. Must participate in giving guided tours and other responsibilities associated withbeing open to the public. Adhere to all safety guidelines.  Collect garbage and recycled items for disposal. Promotes environmental sustainability. Uphold the center’s mission statement. Any other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader and/or Executive Director.

Program: Sea Turtle Hospital Team

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28460

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Education Day - Door

A day for school-aged children to learn more about the rescue and rehabilitation of sea turtles. Students will engage in games & activities to help them understand the importance of conservation and preservation of sea turtles.  Students will also get a tour of our facility to see first hand the work we do at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabiliation Center. Be part of sharing your knowledge, passion & love of Sea Turtles with future conservationists & marine biologists!

 

Day begins at 8 a.m. each day.  You are welcome to sign up for one day or both days!  Activities will be both indoor and outdoor. 

 

Manage the door and the flow of the tours for the day. 

Program: Education & Outreach

A day for school-aged children to learn more about the rescue and rehabilitation of sea turtles. Students will engage in games & activities to help them understand the importance of conservation and preservation of sea turtles.  Students will also get a tour of our facility to see first hand the work we do at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabiliation Center. Be part of sharing your knowledge, passion & love of Sea Turtles with future conservationists & marine biologists!

 

Day begins at 8 a.m. each day.  You are welcome to sign up for one day or both days!  Activities will be both indoor and outdoor. 

 

Manage the door and the flow of the tours for the day. 

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Education Day -Floater

A day for school-aged children to learn more about the rescue and rehabilitation of sea turtles. Students will engage in games & activities to help them understand the importance of conservation and preservation of sea turtles.  Students will also get a tour of our facility to see first hand the work we do at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabiliation Center. Be part of sharing your knowledge, passion & love of Sea Turtles with future conservationists & marine biologists!

 

Day begins at 8 a.m. each day.  You are welcome to sign up for one day or both days!  Activities will be both indoor and outdoor. 

Plug in where ever is needed

Program: Education & Outreach

A day for school-aged children to learn more about the rescue and rehabilitation of sea turtles. Students will engage in games & activities to help them understand the importance of conservation and preservation of sea turtles.  Students will also get a tour of our facility to see first hand the work we do at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabiliation Center. Be part of sharing your knowledge, passion & love of Sea Turtles with future conservationists & marine biologists!

 

Day begins at 8 a.m. each day.  You are welcome to sign up for one day or both days!  Activities will be both indoor and outdoor. 

Plug in where ever is needed

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Education Day -Gift Shop Monitor

A day for school-aged children to learn more about the rescue and rehabilitation of sea turtles. Students will engage in games & activities to help them understand the importance of conservation and preservation of sea turtles.  Students will also get a tour of our facility to see first hand the work we do at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabiliation Center. Be part of sharing your knowledge, passion & love of Sea Turtles with future conservationists & marine biologists!

 

Day begins at 8 a.m. each day.  You are welcome to sign up for one day or both days!  Activities will be both indoor and outdoor. 

Monitor the gift shop to ensure students do not wander through unaccompianied

Program: Education & Outreach

A day for school-aged children to learn more about the rescue and rehabilitation of sea turtles. Students will engage in games & activities to help them understand the importance of conservation and preservation of sea turtles.  Students will also get a tour of our facility to see first hand the work we do at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabiliation Center. Be part of sharing your knowledge, passion & love of Sea Turtles with future conservationists & marine biologists!

 

Day begins at 8 a.m. each day.  You are welcome to sign up for one day or both days!  Activities will be both indoor and outdoor. 

Monitor the gift shop to ensure students do not wander through unaccompianied

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Education Day -Outdoor Education

A day for school-aged children to learn more about the rescue and rehabilitation of sea turtles. Students will engage in games & activities to help them understand the importance of conservation and preservation of sea turtles.  Students will also get a tour of our facility to see first hand the work we do at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabiliation Center. Be part of sharing your knowledge, passion & love of Sea Turtles with future conservationists & marine biologists!

 

Day begins at 8 a.m. each day.  You are welcome to sign up for one day or both days!  Activities will be both indoor and outdoor. 

Work one of the stations outside- leading and managing an activity with students

Program: Education & Outreach

A day for school-aged children to learn more about the rescue and rehabilitation of sea turtles. Students will engage in games & activities to help them understand the importance of conservation and preservation of sea turtles.  Students will also get a tour of our facility to see first hand the work we do at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabiliation Center. Be part of sharing your knowledge, passion & love of Sea Turtles with future conservationists & marine biologists!

 

Day begins at 8 a.m. each day.  You are welcome to sign up for one day or both days!  Activities will be both indoor and outdoor. 

Work one of the stations outside- leading and managing an activity with students

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Education Day Tour Guide

A day for school-aged children to learn more about the rescue and rehabilitation of sea turtles. Students will engage in games & activities to help them understand the importance of conservation and preservation of sea turtles.  Students will also get a tour of our facility to see first hand the work we do at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabiliation Center. Be part of sharing your knowledge, passion & love of Sea Turtles with future conservationists & marine biologists!

 

Day begins at 8 a.m. each day.  You are welcome to sign up for one day or both days!  Activities will be both indoor and outdoor. 

Give tours to students of the facility

Program: Education & Outreach

A day for school-aged children to learn more about the rescue and rehabilitation of sea turtles. Students will engage in games & activities to help them understand the importance of conservation and preservation of sea turtles.  Students will also get a tour of our facility to see first hand the work we do at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabiliation Center. Be part of sharing your knowledge, passion & love of Sea Turtles with future conservationists & marine biologists!

 

Day begins at 8 a.m. each day.  You are welcome to sign up for one day or both days!  Activities will be both indoor and outdoor. 

Give tours to students of the facility

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Hunters Creek Middle School


School Contact Name: Katie Bollinger (Sunday Team) 
Email: Katie.Bollinger@onslow.k12.nc.us
Phone Number:

School Name: Hunters Creek Elementary 
School Address: 


Program Options: Group tour and program (Sea Turtle Careers)
Grade Level(s): 6
Number of Students: 34
Number of Adults/Chaperones: 2

Schedule: 

10:00 a.m.

Group 1 (16 students): Tour *Katie would like to give both tours 

Group 2 (18 students): Sea Turtle Careers Program

11:00 a.m.

Groups switch activities

Program: Education & Outreach


School Contact Name: Katie Bollinger (Sunday Team) 
Email: Katie.Bollinger@onslow.k12.nc.us
Phone Number:

School Name: Hunters Creek Elementary 
School Address: 


Program Options: Group tour and program (Sea Turtle Careers)
Grade Level(s): 6
Number of Students: 34
Number of Adults/Chaperones: 2

Schedule: 

10:00 a.m.

Group 1 (16 students): Tour *Katie would like to give both tours 

Group 2 (18 students): Sea Turtle Careers Program

11:00 a.m.

Groups switch activities

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Meadow View Elementary

School/Organization Name: Meadow View Elementary
Contact Name: Kately Lopez-Lamb
Contact Email: katelyn.lopez-lamb@onslow.k12.nc.us 
Contact Phone Number: 559-389-6548
Organization Address:
1026 Firetower Rd Jacksonville, NC
Number of students/children: 94 
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 8
Number of Seniors/Military: 


Preferred Date(s): April 21


*will be split into two groups with around 47 students coming at 9:00 am and the other 47 students coming at 10:00 am 

Program: Education & Outreach

School/Organization Name: Meadow View Elementary
Contact Name: Kately Lopez-Lamb
Contact Email: katelyn.lopez-lamb@onslow.k12.nc.us 
Contact Phone Number: 559-389-6548
Organization Address:
1026 Firetower Rd Jacksonville, NC
Number of students/children: 94 
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 8
Number of Seniors/Military: 


Preferred Date(s): April 21


*will be split into two groups with around 47 students coming at 9:00 am and the other 47 students coming at 10:00 am 

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 21, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Living Water Christian School

Lynn Bowden
Lbowden@lwcs.net
Living Water Christian School

37 students
~37 adults

2 classes
10 am- 19 students 
11 am-18 students

Program: Education & Outreach

Lynn Bowden
Lbowden@lwcs.net
Living Water Christian School

37 students
~37 adults

2 classes
10 am- 19 students 
11 am-18 students

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Faith Co-Op

School/Organization Name: Faith Co-Op
Contact Name: Autumn Greenleaf
Contact Email: autumn.s.greenleaf@gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 618-409-1201
Organization Address: 1625 Ray Rd, Spring Lake NC


Number of students/children: 30ish
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 5
Number of Seniors/Military: almost everyone is military: 10

Program: Education & Outreach

School/Organization Name: Faith Co-Op
Contact Name: Autumn Greenleaf
Contact Email: autumn.s.greenleaf@gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 618-409-1201
Organization Address: 1625 Ray Rd, Spring Lake NC


Number of students/children: 30ish
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 5
Number of Seniors/Military: almost everyone is military: 10

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 23, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Creekside Homeschool Co-op  

School/Organization Name: Creekside Homeschool Co-op    Contact Name: Wendie Loizzi or Barbara Schoonover Contact Email: Creeekside@bluecreekbaptist.com
Contact Phone Number:910-548-6099    Organization Address: 1251 Burgaw Hwy, Jacksonville, NC 28540 ·
Number of students/children: 24
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 12Number of Seniors/Military: Some families may be dependents Below is the breakdown of our students by grade level:PreK–1st (Total: 6)
Eli
Addie
Abner
Jameson
Renna
Willow2nd–4th (Total: 7)
Gideon
Jeb
Wyatt
Oscar
Maebry
Jace
Hadley5th–7th (Total: 8)
Noa
Daniel
Cooper
Braedon
Garren
Brennan
Baylie
AvaHigh School (Total: 3)
Maddie
Rose
Kailynn
Preferred Date(s): April 20th or that Week if possible. 

Program: Education & Outreach

School/Organization Name: Creekside Homeschool Co-op    Contact Name: Wendie Loizzi or Barbara Schoonover Contact Email: Creeekside@bluecreekbaptist.com
Contact Phone Number:910-548-6099    Organization Address: 1251 Burgaw Hwy, Jacksonville, NC 28540 ·
Number of students/children: 24
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 12Number of Seniors/Military: Some families may be dependents Below is the breakdown of our students by grade level:PreK–1st (Total: 6)
Eli
Addie
Abner
Jameson
Renna
Willow2nd–4th (Total: 7)
Gideon
Jeb
Wyatt
Oscar
Maebry
Jace
Hadley5th–7th (Total: 8)
Noa
Daniel
Cooper
Braedon
Garren
Brennan
Baylie
AvaHigh School (Total: 3)
Maddie
Rose
Kailynn
Preferred Date(s): April 20th or that Week if possible. 

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 23, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Catholic Schoolhouse-WF

School/Organization Name: Catholic Schoolhouse-WF  Contact Name: Samantha Faggiana Contact Email: sfaggiana@yahoo.com Contact Phone Number: 7326007066 Organization Address: 247 Wood Green Dr, Wendell NC 27591 Number of students/children: 36 Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 24 Number of Seniors/Military: 2

Program: Education & Outreach

School/Organization Name: Catholic Schoolhouse-WF  Contact Name: Samantha Faggiana Contact Email: sfaggiana@yahoo.com Contact Phone Number: 7326007066 Organization Address: 247 Wood Green Dr, Wendell NC 27591 Number of students/children: 36 Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 24 Number of Seniors/Military: 2

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 24, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Blacksburg High School

School/Organization Name: Blacksburg High School, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Contact Name: Shannon St Germain
Contact Email: shannonstgermain@mcps.org
Contact Phone Number: 540-599-6224
Organization Address: 3401 Bruin Lane, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Number of students/children: up to 27
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: up to 5

Preferred Date(s): April 29 before 1 pm, if possible

Program: Education & Outreach

School/Organization Name: Blacksburg High School, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Contact Name: Shannon St Germain
Contact Email: shannonstgermain@mcps.org
Contact Phone Number: 540-599-6224
Organization Address: 3401 Bruin Lane, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Number of students/children: up to 27
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: up to 5

Preferred Date(s): April 29 before 1 pm, if possible

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 29, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Topsail Beach Volunteer

Walk designated area of beach observing for any signs of a Turtle nesting May 1st- August 31st.  

Assist with nest sitting through the end of October/beginning of November

Program: Topsail Turtle Project Volunteer

Walk designated area of beach observing for any signs of a Turtle nesting May 1st- August 31st.  

Assist with nest sitting through the end of October/beginning of November

Program: Topsail Turtle Project Volunteer

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: May 1, 2026 through Nov 30, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: North Topsail North Beach Volunteer

Walk designated area of beach observing for any signs of a Turtle nesting May 1st- August 31st.  

Assist with nest sitting through the end of October/beginning of November

Program: Topsail Turtle Project Volunteer

Walk designated area of beach observing for any signs of a Turtle nesting May 1st- August 31st.  

Assist with nest sitting through the end of October/beginning of November

Program: Topsail Turtle Project Volunteer

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: May 1, 2026 through Nov 30, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: North Topsail South Beach Volunteer

Walk designated area of beach observing for any signs of a Turtle nesting May 1st- August 31st.  

Assist with nest sitting through the end of October/beginning of November

Program: Topsail Turtle Project Volunteer

Walk designated area of beach observing for any signs of a Turtle nesting May 1st- August 31st.  

Assist with nest sitting through the end of October/beginning of November

Program: Topsail Turtle Project Volunteer

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: May 1, 2026 through Nov 30, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Surf City South Beach Volunteer

Walk designated area of beach observing for any signs of a Turtle nesting May 1st- August 31st.  

Assist with nest sitting through the end of October/beginning of November

Program: Topsail Turtle Project Volunteer

Walk designated area of beach observing for any signs of a Turtle nesting May 1st- August 31st.  

Assist with nest sitting through the end of October/beginning of November

Program: Topsail Turtle Project Volunteer

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: May 1, 2026 through Nov 30, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Surf City North Beach Volunteer

Walk designated area of beach observing for any signs of a Turtle nesting May 1st- August 31st.  

Assist with nest sitting through the end of October/beginning of November

Program: Topsail Turtle Project Volunteer

Walk designated area of beach observing for any signs of a Turtle nesting May 1st- August 31st.  

Assist with nest sitting through the end of October/beginning of November

Program: Topsail Turtle Project Volunteer

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: May 1, 2026 through Nov 30, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Herbert Akins Elementary.

Contact Name:  Tony Infantino
Contact Email:  tony@emeraldstudenttravel.com 
Contact Phone Number: 919-218-4050
Organization Address: 922 Consortium Drive, Raleigh NC 27603

Number of students/children: 75
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 15
Number of Seniors/Military: 0


This school will have one group with 90 total arrive on April 2.  They will have another group of 90 total arrive on May 1.

Program: Education & Outreach

Contact Name:  Tony Infantino
Contact Email:  tony@emeraldstudenttravel.com 
Contact Phone Number: 919-218-4050
Organization Address: 922 Consortium Drive, Raleigh NC 27603

Number of students/children: 75
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 15
Number of Seniors/Military: 0


This school will have one group with 90 total arrive on April 2.  They will have another group of 90 total arrive on May 1.

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 1, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Little Pink Houses of Hope Visit

Tour for 60-70 people during their Little Pink Houses of Hope Retreat

Program: Education & Outreach

Tour for 60-70 people during their Little Pink Houses of Hope Retreat

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 5, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Hillsborough Elementary School

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 teachers: 4 @ free  
Number of Chaperones: 40 @ $7 each plus tax

Program: Education & Outreach

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 teachers: 4 @ free  
Number of Chaperones: 40 @ $7 each plus tax

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 7, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: NC State Center for Applied Aquatic Ecology

School/Organization Name: NC State Center for Applied Aquatic Ecology
Contact Name: Christine Van Gorder
Contact Email: cvangor@ncsu.edu
Contact Phone Number: 919-523-1554
Organization Address: 100 Eugene Brooks Ave, David Clark Labs, Rm 115, Raleigh, NC 27695

Number of students/children: 35
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 7-8

Program: Education & Outreach

School/Organization Name: NC State Center for Applied Aquatic Ecology
Contact Name: Christine Van Gorder
Contact Email: cvangor@ncsu.edu
Contact Phone Number: 919-523-1554
Organization Address: 100 Eugene Brooks Ave, David Clark Labs, Rm 115, Raleigh, NC 27695

Number of students/children: 35
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 7-8

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 9, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Peace Rose Montessori

School/Organization Name: Peace Rose Montessori
Contact Name: Elena Rosemond
Contact Email: elena@peacerose.org
Contact Phone Number: 240-515-6547    
Organization Address: 2173 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington NC 28405


Number of students/children: 16
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 2
Number of Seniors/Military: 0

Program: Education & Outreach

School/Organization Name: Peace Rose Montessori
Contact Name: Elena Rosemond
Contact Email: elena@peacerose.org
Contact Phone Number: 240-515-6547    
Organization Address: 2173 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington NC 28405


Number of students/children: 16
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 2
Number of Seniors/Military: 0

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 12, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: WAVES Day Program

School/Organization Name:  WAVES Day Program Contact Name: Erin Long Contact Email: waves.ilm.23@gmail.com Contact Phone Number: 910-617-1536 Organization Address: 1939 Independence Blvd. Number of students/children: 13 Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 2-5

Program: Education & Outreach

School/Organization Name:  WAVES Day Program Contact Name: Erin Long Contact Email: waves.ilm.23@gmail.com Contact Phone Number: 910-617-1536 Organization Address: 1939 Independence Blvd. Number of students/children: 13 Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 2-5

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 13, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Island Montessori Charter School

School Contact Name: Wendy Royal
Email: wroyal@islandmontessorischool.com
Phone Number: 9107954860
School Name: Island Montessori Charter School
School Address: 6339 Carolina Beach Road
Wilmington, North Carolina United States 28412


Program Options: Group Tour
Grade Level(s): 1st-3rd
Number of Students: 24
Number of Adults/Chaperones: 2


Month Interested in Visiting
May
Preferred Dates
5/14, 5/15

Program: Education & Outreach

School Contact Name: Wendy Royal
Email: wroyal@islandmontessorischool.com
Phone Number: 9107954860
School Name: Island Montessori Charter School
School Address: 6339 Carolina Beach Road
Wilmington, North Carolina United States 28412


Program Options: Group Tour
Grade Level(s): 1st-3rd
Number of Students: 24
Number of Adults/Chaperones: 2


Month Interested in Visiting
May
Preferred Dates
5/14, 5/15

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 14, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: The Franciscan School

School/Organization Name:   The Franciscan School 
Contact Name:  Nancy Slone 
Contact Email:  nancy.slone@stfrancisraleigh.org 
Contact Phone Number: 919-345-2901
Organization Address:  10000 St. Francis Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27613

Number of students/children:   69 students as of right now(that could change depending on if we get new students)
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults:  5 or 6 teachers
 And I don't know about chaperones because we don't announce it until December.  However, last year we only had teachers going.
Number of Seniors/Military:  0 right now

-Group will split into two (roughly 34 people in each group), One half will start the tour at 9:15 am while the other group is at the park. When that tour is done around 10:15 am they will switch.
-Wants to be done around 11:00 am.

Program: Education & Outreach

School/Organization Name:   The Franciscan School 
Contact Name:  Nancy Slone 
Contact Email:  nancy.slone@stfrancisraleigh.org 
Contact Phone Number: 919-345-2901
Organization Address:  10000 St. Francis Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27613

Number of students/children:   69 students as of right now(that could change depending on if we get new students)
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults:  5 or 6 teachers
 And I don't know about chaperones because we don't announce it until December.  However, last year we only had teachers going.
Number of Seniors/Military:  0 right now

-Group will split into two (roughly 34 people in each group), One half will start the tour at 9:15 am while the other group is at the park. When that tour is done around 10:15 am they will switch.
-Wants to be done around 11:00 am.

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Girls Scouts Troop #126

School/Organization Name: Girls Scouts Troop #126

Contact Name: Kara Gil

Contact Email: karajogil@gmail.com

Contact Phone Number: 619-913-3054

Organization Address: 2604 Seth Williams Blvd, Camp Lejeune, NC 


Number of students/children: Approx 24

Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: Approx 4 (all military)


Preferred Date(s): May 17, May 23, or May 31

Program: Education & Outreach

School/Organization Name: Girls Scouts Troop #126

Contact Name: Kara Gil

Contact Email: karajogil@gmail.com

Contact Phone Number: 619-913-3054

Organization Address: 2604 Seth Williams Blvd, Camp Lejeune, NC 


Number of students/children: Approx 24

Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: Approx 4 (all military)


Preferred Date(s): May 17, May 23, or May 31

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 17, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Homeschool KIDS Group

School/Organization Name: Homeschool KIDS Group Contact Name: Jaimie ConlanContact Email: jleeconlan@hotmail.com Contact Phone Number: 919-616-4927Organization Address: 7124 Eastridge Drive 
Number of students/children: 30Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 15Number of Seniors/Military: 

Program: Education & Outreach

School/Organization Name: Homeschool KIDS Group Contact Name: Jaimie ConlanContact Email: jleeconlan@hotmail.com Contact Phone Number: 919-616-4927Organization Address: 7124 Eastridge Drive 
Number of students/children: 30Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 15Number of Seniors/Military: 

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 20, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Carolina Friends School

School/Organization Name: Carolina Friends School 
Contact Name: Larissa Wood
Contact Email: lwood@cfsnc.org
Contact Phone Number: 828-989-5024
Organization Address: 4809 Friends School Rd, Durham, NC 27705 


Number of students/children: 12
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 3 
Number of Seniors/Military: n/a 


Preferred Date(s):Friday, May 22nd at 11 am

Program: Education & Outreach

School/Organization Name: Carolina Friends School 
Contact Name: Larissa Wood
Contact Email: lwood@cfsnc.org
Contact Phone Number: 828-989-5024
Organization Address: 4809 Friends School Rd, Durham, NC 27705 


Number of students/children: 12
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 3 
Number of Seniors/Military: n/a 


Preferred Date(s):Friday, May 22nd at 11 am

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 22, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: YMCA Hamstead

Alexi Bennet  lexi.bennett@ymcasenc.org


June 1st:

30 children, 4 adults


June 3rd: 

30 children, 3 adults


June 4th: 

18 children, 2 adults


June 5th:

18 children, 2 adults 

Program: Education & Outreach

Alexi Bennet  lexi.bennett@ymcasenc.org


June 1st:

30 children, 4 adults


June 3rd: 

30 children, 3 adults


June 4th: 

18 children, 2 adults


June 5th:

18 children, 2 adults 

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: YMCA Barlow Vista

Alexi Bennet  lexi.bennett@ymcasenc.org


June 3rd: 

20 children, 2-3 adults 

Program: Education & Outreach

Alexi Bennet  lexi.bennett@ymcasenc.org


June 3rd: 

20 children, 2-3 adults 

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 3, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: New River Science Institutes

School/Organization Name: New River Science Institutes Contact Name: Pat Donovan-BrandenburgContact Email: pdonovan-brandenburg@jacksonvillenc.gov
Contact Phone Number: 910 358 0558Organization Address:
Number of students/children: 35 
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 8Number of Seniors/Military:

Program: Education & Outreach

School/Organization Name: New River Science Institutes Contact Name: Pat Donovan-BrandenburgContact Email: pdonovan-brandenburg@jacksonvillenc.gov
Contact Phone Number: 910 358 0558Organization Address:
Number of students/children: 35 
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 8Number of Seniors/Military:

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 26, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Onslow County Parks and Recreation

School/Organization Name: Onslow County Parks and RecreationContact Name: Taylor Kirkland Contact Email: Taylor_Kirkland@OnslowCountyNC.gov
Contact Phone Number: 910-347-5332Organization Address: 1244 Onslow Pines Rd. Jacksonville, NC
Number of students/children: No more than 40
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 4Number of Seniors/Military: 0
Preferred Date: July 29th 

Program: Education & Outreach

School/Organization Name: Onslow County Parks and RecreationContact Name: Taylor Kirkland Contact Email: Taylor_Kirkland@OnslowCountyNC.gov
Contact Phone Number: 910-347-5332Organization Address: 1244 Onslow Pines Rd. Jacksonville, NC
Number of students/children: No more than 40
Number of teachers/chaperones/adults: 4Number of Seniors/Military: 0
Preferred Date: July 29th 

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jul 29, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Easterseals EMPOWER - Wilmington

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

Program: Education & Outreach

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

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jul 30, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Team Leader Meetings

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

 

Held on the third Tuesday of every month.

Program: Administration & Fundraising

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

 

Held on the third Tuesday of every month.

Program: Administration & Fundraising

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Children's Cottage of Wilmington

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

Program: Education & Outreach

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

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Aug 13, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Childcare Network 81

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

Program: Education & Outreach

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

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Aug 18, 2026

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Autumn With Topsail

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 the booth up on Friday, Oct. 17th and then volunteers to help out Saturday, Oct. 18th and Sun. Oct. 19th.  The final shift on Sunday will help with breakdown of the booth.  

Program: Education & Outreach

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 the booth up on Friday, Oct. 17th and then volunteers to help out Saturday, Oct. 18th and Sun. Oct. 19th.  The final shift on Sunday will help with breakdown of the booth.  

Program: Education & Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Beach Volunteer Coordinator

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

Program: Topsail Turtle Project Coordinators

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

Program: Topsail Turtle Project Coordinators

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Medical Team

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.

Program: Medical Team

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.

Program: Medical Team

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Water Team Volunteer

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:

  Make salt water and utilize the pump system to distribute the water mixture to where it is needed in the facility.  Check and maintain salinity and temperature of the salt water. Maintain the filtering system as needed, and setup, operate, and remove temporary pumping systems.   Must develop a conceptual understanding of plumbing lines and able to operate plumbing valves.   Plumbing system requires depressurization for cleaning and maintenance activities.   Must be able to de-energize electrical equipment when needed.  Able to remove and replace aquarium filters and filter lids.   Able to use the garden hose or pressure washer to remove waste and debris.

 

 



   

Program: Water Team

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:

  Make salt water and utilize the pump system to distribute the water mixture to where it is needed in the facility.  Check and maintain salinity and temperature of the salt water. Maintain the filtering system as needed, and setup, operate, and remove temporary pumping systems.   Must develop a conceptual understanding of plumbing lines and able to operate plumbing valves.   Plumbing system requires depressurization for cleaning and maintenance activities.   Must be able to de-energize electrical equipment when needed.  Able to remove and replace aquarium filters and filter lids.   Able to use the garden hose or pressure washer to remove waste and debris.

 

 



   

Program: Water Team

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Gardening and Landscaping

Working to enhance the outside of the facility. 

Program: Gardening & Landscaping

Working to enhance the outside of the facility. 

Program: Gardening & Landscaping

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Gift Shop Management

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

Program: Administration & Fundraising

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

Program: Administration & Fundraising

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Board Services

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

Program: Administration & Fundraising

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

Program: Administration & Fundraising

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Administrative

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

Program: Administration & Fundraising

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

Program: Administration & Fundraising

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 28445

Allow Groups: No