Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Positions – Event Opportunities

For more information on any of the volunteer positions or event opportunities, please contact:

Team OCEAN Apalachee Bay - Coming soon!

Team OCEAN Cedar Key - Coming soon!

Team OCEAN Collier County
(239) 417-6310, ext 232
Jennifer.Rogers@MyFWC.com

If you haven't joined the team, but are interested in volunteering, consider completing and submitting an application.

FWC application

Team OCEAN Supplemental application

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

On-Water Interpreter, Collier County
Engage the public through one-on-one or small group size interpretation; promote stewardship by instilling a sense of responsibility; and, establish a Team OCEAN presence on the water.

Boat Operator, Collier County
Assist Team OCEAN interpreters by safely operating, navigating, and mooring the outreach vessel at designated locations for outreach, as well as safely maneuvering the vessel close to other vessels for distribution of education materials and one-on-one education.

On-Island Interpreter, Collier County
Engage the public through one-on-one or small group size interpretation; promote stewardship by instilling a sense of responsibility; and, establish a Team OCEAN presence on popularly visited coastal islands in the county.

Non-Water/Island Interpreter, Collier County
Engage the public through one-on-one or small group size interpretation; promote stewardship by instilling a sense of responsibility; and, establish a Team OCEAN presence in Collier County at the Naples Pier, public docks, popular fishing locations, boat ramps, marinas, special events, fishing/boating stores, and parks.

Office Assistant, Collier County
Help out behind the scenes with data entry, copying, laminating, or outreach/educational materials assembly.

Occasional Service Volunteer, Collier County
Help out behind the scenes as an occasional office assistant. Or, work out in the field collecting boater survey data, being involved with beach/water-way cleanups, or collecting marine debris/trash survey data.

EVENT OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers are needed for events to help work information/display booths. Volunteers may cover portions of events as they are able and available. Times listed for setup and take down are approximate and will be confirmed with volunteer closer to event as more details become available. None of the time periods include travel time. Volunteers will need to provide own transportation to event locations.

Team OCEAN Apalachee Bay – Coming Soon!

Team OCEAN Cedar Key – Coming Soon!

Team OCEAN Collier County:

January 2008

January 24-27, Thursday-Sunday
Naples Boat Show
Naples
More detailed timing information to be posted soon.

February 2008

February 1-3, Friday-Sunday
Everglades Seafood Festival
Everglades City

Friday, February 1, 3 PM to 5 PM – setup
Friday, February 1, 5 PM to 9 PM – work booth
Saturday, February 2, 9 AM to 8 PM – work booth
Sunday, February 3, 9 AM to 6 PM – work booth
Sunday, February 3, 6 PM to 8 PM – take down

February 16, Saturday
Family Discovery Day
Delnor-Wiggins State Park
More detailed timing information to be posted soon.

March 2008

March 13-16, Thursday-Sunday
Ft. Myers Spring Boat Show
Lee County Civic Center

Thursday, March 13, 8 AM to 10 AM – setup
Thursday through Saturday, March 13-15, 10 AM to 6 PM – work booth
Sunday, March 3, 9 AM to 6 PM – work booth
Sunday, February 3, 6 PM to 8 PM – take down

April 2008

April 12, Saturday
Dive Into Oceans Family Day
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center

Saturday, April 12, 9 AM to 10 AM – setup
Saturday, April 12, 10 AM to 3 PM – work booth
Saturday, April 12, 3 PM to 4 PM – take down

April 26, Saturday
Naples FWC Kids' Fishing Clinic
Naples Pier
More detailed timing information to be posted soon.