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Become A Volunteer
To become a Georgia Sea Turtle Center Volunteer:
Step One: Attend a volunteer interest meeting (1st Saturday of every month, 9am) for potential volunteers. You can meet the staff, learn more about our center’s goals, find out more about our volunteer opportunities, and provide your information and availability.
Step Two: Attend one orientation session (Tuesday and Saturday following interest meeting, 7pm and 9am respectively). To accommodate different schedules two sessions are offered monthly (one weekday session and one weekend session). You can get an in-depth tour and behind-the-scenes look at the rehab pavilion and hospital. This is also a great time for questions and for us to get to know you better.
Step Three: Find out when we need your help and sign-up for when you want to volunteer. For some work areas, you may have to complete training shifts or shadow experienced volunteers.
Interest Mtg: 1st Sat. of every month, 9am General Orientation: Tues and Sat. following Interest Mtg., 7pm and 9am respectively Focus Class: 4th Monday of every month, 7pm-9pm
*Changes to schedule due to holiday or event
January
Interest Meeting: Jan 5
Orientation: Jan 8
Focus Class: Jan 14*
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July
Interest Meeting: July 5
Orientation: July 8 & 12
Focus Class: July 28 |
February
Interest Meeting: Feb 2
Orientation: Feb 5 & 9
Focus Class: Feb 25 |
August
Interest Meeting: Aug 2
Orientation: Aug 5 & 9
Focus Class: Aug 25 |
March
Interest Meeting: March 1
Orientation: March 4 & 8
Focus Class: March 24 |
September
Interest Meeting: Sept 6
Orientation: Sept 9 & 13
Focus Class: Sept 22 |
April
Interest Meeting: April 5
Orientation: April 8 & 12
Focus Class: April 28 |
October
Interest Meeting: Oct 11*
Orientation: Oct 14* & 18*
Focus Class: Oct 27 |
May
Interest Meeting: May 10*
Orientation: May 13* & 17*
Focus Class: May 19 |
November
Interest Meeting: Nov 1
Orientation: Nov 4 & 8
Focus Class: Nov 24 |
June
Interest Meeting: June 7
Orientation: June 10 & 14
Focus Class: June 23 |
December
Interest Meeting: Dec 6
Orientation: Dec 9 & 13
Focus Class: Dec. 15* |
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Minimum age requirements:
Childrens’ Programs and Activities: Age 13+
Interpretation: Exhibit Gallery/Rehab Pavilion; Administrative: Gift Shop and Program Reservations; Educational Walk Guide (with parent): Age 14+
Educational Walk Guide (seasonal); Husbandry Work with Veterinary Staff: Age 18+
Commitment requirements:
Prefer at least 2 times per month
Center hours: 10am-6pm
We would like to have volunteer coverage in the center all day. It is optimal for us to schedule volunteers 10am-2pm and 2pm-6pm, but we are willing to work with your availability. Husbandry volunteer hours may vary sometimes beginning at 9am.
Let us know!
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