Needs From: Engagement Zone at UTRGV

Volunteer: Conservation Marketing and Outreach Assistant (Marketing Team)

Commitment: Minimum 100 hours of service
Description: Students work with the Sea Turtle Inc. marketing team to learn how conservation organizations use digital platforms to engage the public. Responsibilities include creating and organizing mission-related content for social media, documenting animal care, conservation work, nesting activity, and education programs, supporting digital storytelling through photos, short videos, and written content, and contributing ideas for campaigns that help people understand and support sea turtle conservation.

Schedule / Hours: Shifts typically range between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, split into 2–4 hour increments based on assignment.

Location: South Padre Island, Texas — onsite or offsite depending on activities.

Requirements:

Must be at least 15 years old Complete volunteer application Attend New Volunteer Training

Application Link: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/456966238

Agency: Sea Turtle, Inc.

Commitment: Minimum 100 hours of service
Description: Students work with the Sea Turtle Inc. marketing team to learn how conservation organizations use digital platforms to engage the public. Responsibilities include creating and organizing mission-related content for social media, documenting animal care, conservation work, nesting activity, and education programs, supporting digital storytelling through photos, short videos, and written content, and contributing ideas for campaigns that help people understand and support sea turtle conservation.

Schedule / Hours: Shifts typically range between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, split into 2–4 hour increments based on assignment.

Location: South Padre Island, Texas — onsite or offsite depending on activities.

Requirements:

Must be at least 15 years old Complete volunteer application Attend New Volunteer Training

Application Link: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/456966238

Agency: Sea Turtle, Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 78597

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Coastal Conservation Field Support (Conservation Team)

Commitment: Minimum 100 hours of service
Description: Students assist conservation staff with seasonal monitoring and protection efforts. In spring, volunteers may patrol beaches (via UTV or truck) and monitor corral for daytime hatching during sea turtle nesting season. In fall, volunteers may assist with monitoring activities around jetties and patrolling beaches to detect sick or injured turtles. Provides hands-on exposure to wildlife conservation and coastal ecosystem stewardship.

Schedule / Hours: Shifts typically range between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, split into 2–4 hour increments based on assignment.

Location: South Padre Island, Texas — onsite or offsite depending on activities.

Requirements:

Must be at least 15 years old Complete volunteer application Attend New Volunteer Training

Application Link: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/456966238

Agency: Sea Turtle, Inc.

Commitment: Minimum 100 hours of service
Description: Students assist conservation staff with seasonal monitoring and protection efforts. In spring, volunteers may patrol beaches (via UTV or truck) and monitor corral for daytime hatching during sea turtle nesting season. In fall, volunteers may assist with monitoring activities around jetties and patrolling beaches to detect sick or injured turtles. Provides hands-on exposure to wildlife conservation and coastal ecosystem stewardship.

Schedule / Hours: Shifts typically range between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, split into 2–4 hour increments based on assignment.

Location: South Padre Island, Texas — onsite or offsite depending on activities.

Requirements:

Must be at least 15 years old Complete volunteer application Attend New Volunteer Training

Application Link: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/456966238

Agency: Sea Turtle, Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 78597

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Sea Turtle Patient Care Assistant (Medical Care Team)

Commitment: Minimum 100 hours of service
Description: Students support the medical care team in assisting with daily care of sea turtle patients and resident sea turtles at the facility. Responsibilities may include helping prepare and distribute animal diets, assisting with habitat maintenance and water quality testing, cleaning tools and equipment, animal enrichment, and supporting staff with routine care tasks that contribute to recovery and rehabilitation. This position provides direct exposure to veterinary care of sea turtle patients.

Schedule / Hours: Shifts typically range between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, split into 2–4 hour increments based on assignment.

Location: South Padre Island, Texas — onsite or offsite depending on activities.

Requirements:

Must be at least 15 years old Complete volunteer application Attend New Volunteer Training

Application Link: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/456966238

Agency: Sea Turtle, Inc.

Commitment: Minimum 100 hours of service
Description: Students support the medical care team in assisting with daily care of sea turtle patients and resident sea turtles at the facility. Responsibilities may include helping prepare and distribute animal diets, assisting with habitat maintenance and water quality testing, cleaning tools and equipment, animal enrichment, and supporting staff with routine care tasks that contribute to recovery and rehabilitation. This position provides direct exposure to veterinary care of sea turtle patients.

Schedule / Hours: Shifts typically range between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, split into 2–4 hour increments based on assignment.

Location: South Padre Island, Texas — onsite or offsite depending on activities.

Requirements:

Must be at least 15 years old Complete volunteer application Attend New Volunteer Training

Application Link: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/456966238

Agency: Sea Turtle, Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 78597

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Environmental Outreach and Education Assistant (Education Department)

Commitment: Minimum 100 hours of service
Description: Students assist the education team with community engagement and environmental education initiatives. Responsibilities may include helping facilitate school field trips, supporting educational camps or programs, assisting with activities, and helping staff deliver engaging conservation education experiences for visitors.

Schedule / Hours: Shifts typically range between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, split into 2–4 hour increments based on assignment.

Location: South Padre Island, Texas — onsite or offsite depending on activities.

Requirements:

Must be at least 15 years old Complete volunteer application Attend New Volunteer Training

Application Link: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/456966238

Agency: Sea Turtle, Inc.

Commitment: Minimum 100 hours of service
Description: Students assist the education team with community engagement and environmental education initiatives. Responsibilities may include helping facilitate school field trips, supporting educational camps or programs, assisting with activities, and helping staff deliver engaging conservation education experiences for visitors.

Schedule / Hours: Shifts typically range between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, split into 2–4 hour increments based on assignment.

Location: South Padre Island, Texas — onsite or offsite depending on activities.

Requirements:

Must be at least 15 years old Complete volunteer application Attend New Volunteer Training

Application Link: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/456966238

Agency: Sea Turtle, Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 78597

Allow Groups: No