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131 people are interested
Night Time Sea Turtle Rescue & Research
ORGANIZATION: SEA TURTLE OVERSIGHT PROTECTION INC
Please visit the new page to apply.
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131 people are interested
This role requires stamina, dedication and commitment. If you want to be on the FRONT LINES of sea turtle conservation, this is it. 4 hour+ nighttime shifts (8pm-12am, 10pm-2am and 12-4am) with a minimum of 8 hours weekly. Mandatory training is initially conducted by the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) with more detailed training by us, including 40 hours in the field with senior staff before managing your own nest assignments on the habitat (beach).
Responsibilities include: Conduct night patrols of approximately 2 miles of habitat monitoring multiple nests in your assigned area for your shift, rescue, recover and release disoriented hatchlings. Collect statistical data of nesting habitat and hatchling disorientation. Educate the general public.
If you are interested in volunteering with S.T.O.P please fill out the application by going to our website
https://www.seaturtleop.com/index.php/volunteer
Volunteer Staff requirements:
Be over the age of 18.
You must be able to commit 8 hours per week (Two 4 hour shifts or one 8 hour shift)
You must be comfortable walking on the beach alone at night!
Have a smart phone or tablet to submit data.
Be able to lift 15-30lbs
Walk long distances in the sand on the beach
If you have questions please email them to, volunteer@seaturtleop.net.
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About SEA TURTLE OVERSIGHT PROTECTION INC
Location:
3104 Northeast 9th Street, Suite A, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, US
Mission Statement
RESCUE. EDUCATE. ADVOCATE. Mission: To protect and rescue sea turtles and protect their critical habitats (both land and sea), while remaining free of political influence for the benefit of conservation. Sea Turtle Oversight Protection (S.T.O.P.) is a non-profit sea turtle conservation organization made up of local volunteers who conduct nighttime nest surveys and monitoring to rescue and release disoriented sea turtle hatchlings in Fort Lauderdale, Florida between June-October each year.
Description
Rescue Personnel (June-October) have a defined enrollment period, as dictated by the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC). If you are interested in being a member of our rescue staff, complete your application ASAP. Training sessions are conducted ONLY in May & June and are very limited.
We are all volunteers. Regular people from all walks of life who have chosen to make a difference. For five to eight months out of the year, we re-arrange our lives to save disoriented sea turtle hatchlings. "Sea Turtle People" have to be a little crazy to get through the long nights, but the dedication of our volunteer staff is second to none. Being a STOP volunteer is the toughest job you will ever love.
We have "off the beach" opportunities as well:
- Events & Educational Outreach (Year-round)
- Lighting Task Force (Year-round)
- Marketing & Social Media (Year-round)
- Grant Writing & Fundraising (Year-round)
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3104 NE 9th st.Fort LauderdaleFort Lauderdale, FL 33304
DATE POSTED
March 7, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Animal Care / Handling
- Problem Solving
- Multi-Tasking
- Environmental Policy
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 8 hours per week
- walk on the sand, carry 15-30lbs, able to use phone/tablet to input data, work nights