Volunteer
Join the POP team!
VOLUNTEER with POP
Do you have an idea for an invention that could help solve the plastic pollution problem? Do you have skills that could benefit our media, education, or outreach campaigns?
We couldn’t do what we do without our talented group of volunteers and interns, aka POP-Stars!
Regardless of your age or skill set we welcome anyone interested in joining us on mission of solving the plastic pollution problem.
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
We have some exciting upcoming Volunteer Events coming up and are always in need of volunteers, so grab a friend and join us on our mission to reduce plastic pollution in our communities!
February 28th: February Adopt A Highway Cleanup (10am to 12pm)
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March 3rd: First Quarter Halyburton Park Cleanup (3pm to 5pm)
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March 14th: Carolina Beach State Park Cleanup (10m to 12pm)
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March 21st: 2026 Concert Season Kickoff Cleanup (10am to 12pm)
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March 29th: Crystal Pier (Access 36) Cleanup (10am to 12pm)
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Interested in helping with outreach events contact Emily Mulvihill at emily@plasticoceanproject.org
We are filling various volunteer roles.
Trees4Trash Assistant – support POP through organizing and supervising cleanup efforts for events.
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Volunteer Coordinator – align volunteer efforts with POP events and other areas.
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Gala Committee Member – support POP’s annual For the Ocean Gala through event planning
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OFE Committee Member – support POP’s Ocean Friendly Establishments program through the recruitment of new businesses, forming relationships with current businesses, and renewing certificates.
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Please note these positions are unpaid.
If interested, please fill out the Volunteer Application and email a cover letter to emily@plasticoceanproject.org
Volunteer Application
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If you are affiliated with an organization, school, or firm that requires or recognizes volunteer hours we are happy to provide documentation.
