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Join Galveston Bay Foundation as we work around the Bay to protect the vital natural resource we're all connected to.
Volunteers are the driving force behind the Galveston Bay Foundation, propelling our efforts to ensure a thriving Galveston Bay estuarine system. When you volunteer with us, you’re not just giving your time — you’re gaining invaluable hands-on experience in environmental conservation and restoration, earning service hours, having team building experiences, and deepening your understanding of Galveston Bay.
We believe in the power of community and that everyone can find a way to contribute towards our mission. Please review the volunteer opportunities below to determine how you would like to help. Email volunteer@galvbay.org if you would like more information.
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Community Events
Join us at one of our scheduled community events! Volunteers enjoy participating in events like Marsh Mania, Trash Bash, Abandoned Crab Trap Removal, and more.
Water Monitoring Team
Conduct regular water sampling around Galveston Bay and perform chemical analyses, physical testing, and field observations. Email waterquality@galvbay.org for more information.
Dolphin Research Field Assistant
Assist with field surveys of the bottlenose dolphins that reside in Galveston Bay through our partnership with the Environmental Institute of Houston. Email vmintzer@galvbay.org for more information.
Marine Debris Surveys and Nurdle Patrol
Get trained and participate in marine debris surveys to better understand what the greatest trash issues on our shorelines are, and help collect and report nurdles (small, plastic pellets, or plastic in raw form before it is manufactured into a product). Email waterquality@galvbay.org for more information.
Environmental Educator
Help teach students and families about the importance of the Bay and the environmental problems that affect it. Email cwilems@galvbay.org for more information.
Care for Pear the Terrapin
Help with basic care of our animal ambassador, Pear the diamondback terrapin, by helping with feeding, water changes, cleaning, and other care tasks as needed. Email volunteer@galvbay.org for more information.
Regular weekday and weekend opportunities are dynamic at Galveston Bay Foundation, occurring seasonally or on an as-needed basis. Please make sure to sign up to get volunteer e-mail alerts!
When you sign up for our volunteer alerts (above!), you’ll receive emails about volunteering for upcoming events and additional volunteer opportunities.
We do offer a number of options that are well-suited for corporate volunteers or groups like hands-on habitat restoration activities, shoreline cleanups and event support. Email volunteer@galvbay.org to get more detailed information!
We do! For the best experience for student groups, we recommend our Students in Action program. Please contact the Director of Education at cwilems@galvbay.org for more information.
We do, and the opportunities can vary. We sometimes need assistance with administrative tasks like organizing or shredding papers, and also like to get help with the care of our animal ambassador, Pear. Email volunteer@galvbay.org to inquire about youth summertime volunteering.
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For more detailed information on our volunteer programs and opportunities, email volunteer@galvbay.org
