ECO VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS
ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
FRIENDS OF ASSATEAGUE STATE PARK
FOASP is a volunteer organization that works to promote the park's efforts to ensure safe and positive interactions between visitors and the island's wild horses and other wildlife. FOASP organizes many different family friendly events and activities for visitors to enjoy throughout the season. Become a member today!
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MARYLAND COASTAL BAYS PROGRAM
MCBP offers several different volunteer opportunities including stranded spawning horseshoe crab recovery, oyster gardening, nurdle patrol, adopt a beach/adopt a street clean up program, and helping at Bay Day in Ocean Pines.
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ASSATEAGUE ISLAND ALLIANCE
AIA is a non-profit organization that promotes education, awareness, and stewardship of Assateague Island National Seashore's wildlife and natural resources for the enjoyment of current and future generations. Learn more about becoming an AIA member today!
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CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST
CBT is a non-profit organization whose mission is to engage and empower diverse groups to take actions that enrich natural resources and local communities of the Chesapeake Bay region, which includes the watersheds of the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland Coastal Bays, and Youghiogheny River. To support efforts to restore and protect these natural resource treasures, please visit their website.
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SEAL STEWARD | NATIONAL AQUARIUM
The NATIONAL AQUARIUM in Baltimore offers an on-call Seal Steward volunteer position for Eastern Shore locals to support animal rescue efforts along the Atlantic Coast of Maryland. Responsibilities may include monitoring resting seals, ensuring safe distances for seals, educating the public, and outreach events.
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There are a number of ways to get involved with ACT. Volunteers can be involved in supporting staff, become a part of the Assateague Coastkeeper program, or volunteer to assist with the Coast Kids summer camp. You can learn more information by visiting their website and the link below.
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ASSATEAGUE COASTAL TRUST
BEACH TO BAY HERITAGE AREA
BEACH TO BAY HERITAGE AREA’s mission is to promote, preserve and protect
the cultural heritage, historical linkages and natural assets of Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore. To learn how you can help sustain our heritage area's cultural and natural resources, please visit their website and link below.
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SURFRIDER is a national organization that is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network. The Ocean City Chapter is made up of beach-loving volunteers that ensure our ocean and beaches are clean and accessible for all.
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SURFRIDER FOUNDATION | OCMD CHAPTER
