It is only through our supporters that the Surfrider Foundation can fight the battles that face our oceans, waves and beaches. Ways to learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities:
Locally.
- Come to a meeting. Unless otherwise noted, chapter meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month. We like to move around, so please check out our Events Calendar for details.
- Be a friend. Become our friend on facebook and we’ll let you know what we’re up to!
- Follow us. Follow us on Twitter for the most up-to date info.
- Keep dropping in. Really, it’s okay. Check out our Blog and Events Calendar for the latest volunteer opportunities.
Headquarters.
Environmental Issues Team (EIT):
As a grassroots organization, the Surfrider Foundation would be unable to mobilize or operate successful community-based campaigns without the help of our volunteer activists. One arm of our activist organization is the Environmental Issues Team (EIT). Comprised of a group of highly trained science-based professionals, the EIT is the environmental brain trust of the Surfrider Foundation. The EIT works with chapters to help address various environmental issues while developing their campaigns. Surfrider Foundation’s Environmental Issues Team played a part in assisting our chapters earn victories at Sandy Hook, Loch Arbor, Solana Beach.
The Surfrider Foundation is always recruiting new EIT members. If you are interested please email Mark Rauscher at mrauscher@surfrider.org.
Legal Issues Team (LIT):
The role of the Legal Issues Team (‘LIT’) is to provide pro-bono services to the Chapters and Surfrider Foundation as a whole (through the international headquarters) on a case-by-case, issue-by-issue basis. LIT participants are talented and accredited attorneys from various geographic locations, representing a vast range of legal expertise. The list of volunteer attorneys is maintained in the LIT database. The LIT is managed by the Managing Attorney and directed by the Legal Issues Committee of the Board of Directors.
To join our LIT, just send your resume and short note of interest to Angela Howe at ahowe@surfrider.org.
Does this branch of Surfrider offer any summer internship opportunities? I am a third year undergraduate environmental studies student at Tulane University, and I will be home in Manhattan this summer. I would love the opportunity to get involved with an organization such as Surfrider.
Hello –
My name is Stephanie Cwynar and I am interested in becoming a volunteer with the NYC Surfrider Foundation. I was browsing the website and tried to find some information in regards to meetings and events, but couldn’t seem to find any posted dates.
Is there anyone I can get in contact with in regards to becoming a volunteer?
Thanks!
Stephanie Cwynar
stephanie.a.cwynar@gmail.com
I would also like to volunteer for the surfrider foundation branch in manhattan. Is there anyone I can talk to about getting involved? Thanks!
Hi Emma,
Thanks for reaching out. Sorry for the delay! We’d love to have you involved.
I’ll send an email to you and to JM, our volunteer coordinator, and see when you’re free to come help us out!
Thanks,
Hi,
I’ve been to a few Surfrider events in NYC but would love to get more involved and volunteer my time to help coordinate and provide promotional support for some of your initiatives. Would you mind sending me more information?
Thanks a bunch!
Kristi
Hi Kristi,
Sure thing! We’d love to have you on board.
Can you please send your contact info to me at secretary@nyc.surfrider.org? I’ll get you added to our email list and let you know about volunteer opportunities.
Thanks!
Ashley
Hello! I am a graduate student and I would like to work with Surfrider on a public participation initiative. Please let me know if this is possible!
Thank you
Lauren
Hi Lauren,
Sure, we’d love to get involved. Please let me know what you have in mind!
Can you send a more detailed email to me at secretary@nyc.surfrider.org?
Thanks!
Ashley