Volunteers are the heart and soul of Jekyll Island Authority operations, and are utilized within the Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum, Georgia Sea Turtle Center, and Conservation department. Without these dedicated individuals, staff would be unable to fulfill their daily duties. Volunteers are regularly needed to support education, conservation, and stewardship of Jekyll Island’s natural and historic resources.
Volunteer applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis in advance of our volunteer orientations. Please note if you submit an application, it has been received, but you won’t be contacted until there is an opening for our next volunteer orientation.
Know Before Applying…
All volunteers are responsible for a $35 registration fee which includes the cost of their background check and administrative fees.
Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and if they are under the age of 18, they must have parental/guardian consent and may serve only in our education docent assignments.
What positions are available?
- Georgia Sea Turtle Center – Learning Center Docent
- Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum – Greeter/Gallery Docent
What are the benefits?
- Jekyll Island parking pass for one vehicle
- A volunteer will receive two (2) amenity passes for volunteering sixteen (16) hours during a quarter, volunteering for thirty-two (32) hours or beyond during a quarter you will receive four (4) amenity passes. Amenity passes will be distributed quarterly (January, April, July, October)
- Training on biology, conservation, rehabilitation, and/or Jekyll Island history
- The chance to serve with a team of passionate and dedicated individuals
What are the minimum age requirements?
- At least 16 years old (must have parental consent if under 18) to volunteer in education only
- Must be 18 or older for any conservation/research/rehabilitation volunteer opportunities
- Volunteers can be any age for our marine debris initiative. If you are under 16 and interested in the marine debris program please email gstcvolunteer@jekyllisland.com
What are the commitment requirements?
- Volunteers are expected to complete at least two shifts per month and 16 hours quarterly for a minimum of three months
- Shifts are typically two to four hours in length and are scheduled during business hours from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Volunteers must attend orientation and training, and be available for at least three months due to the large time investment to properly train volunteers. Orientation is offered quarterly (February, May, August, November).
- Volunteers interested in service with Summer Patrols and Turtle Walks must complete orientation no later than February. Volunteers that attend the May orientation will not be eligible to help with Turtle Walks or participate in Turtle Patrol research for that current season.
Current Volunteers
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