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!
July 26th: Audi Cape Fear Sustainable Summer Cleanup
August 21st and 22nd: Copperhead Beer Relay
Plastic Ocean Project is helping Without Limits recruit volunteers for the Copperhead Beer Relay! There are a variety of volunteer areas and time slots!
Please indicate “Plastic Ocean Project” under affiliated organization!
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August 29th: Red Shark Digital and J&J Tattoo Sustainable Summer Cleanup
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We are filling various volunteer roles.
Trees4Trash Assistant – support POP through organizing and supervising cleanup efforts for events.
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Volunteer Recruiter– 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 and you must be local to the Wilmington, NC area.
If interested, please fill out the Volunteer Application and email a cover letter to emily@plasticoceanproject.org
Volunteer Application
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Fulfill Community Service Hours
If you are affiliated with an organization, school, or firm that requires or recognizes volunteer hours we are happy to provide documentation.
