Volunteer Possibilities

Volunteer Opportunities

The Bald Head Island Conservancy has many areas where volunteers make the difference. Click here for our volunteer form. For more information, email elyse@bhic.org or call Elyse at 910-457-0917 or stop by Turtle Central Gift Shop and ask for Elyse.

Note: The oportunity to work with the Sea Turtle is limited to the Conservancy college interns. Rising college juniors through Graduates can apply for these internships November through January each year. See our Summer intern page for more information.

Volunteers: the Foundation of the BHI Conservancy

By Kendyll Collins, Environmental Educator/Outreach Coordinator

Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not. ~Dr. Seuss

On November 7^th, 2013, the Bald Head Island Conservancy, BHIC, will celebrate a milestone birthday. Almost 30 years ago, the BHIC was created by a small group of island residents concerned for the future of Bald Head Island. Those of you that have spent only a day, and those that continually spend their summers on the island can relate to their abiding attachment to this unique coastal destination. Over the past 29 years, the BHI Conservancy has grown in many ways including the expansion of our staff, internship program, and campus. As we gracefully age, we will be returning our focus to the roots and foundation of our organization- our altruistic volunteers. We are looking for volunteers at least 15 years of age to assist with many facets of our nonprofit organization. Shortly after the New Year, BHIC will host two volunteer open houses. Representatives from all departments will explain the volunteer opportunities available and the training required to volunteer for specific tasks or programs. These open houses will help you understand the diverse roles within our community-based organization and help match you with your specific interests. Volunteer open house information will be announced shortly on our website. Are you interested in helping the BHI Conservancy for just a day? Need volunteer hours as a school requirement? Looking to stay busy during the chilly winter months? Please visit our website www.bhic.org, and fill out the volunteer form documenting your interests and availability. If you are specifically interested in volunteering for BHI Conservancy’s Education Department, please contact Director of Education, Tracey Ritchie at tracey@bhic.org for more information. We are currently in need of volunteers at the Turtle Central gift shop, for the holiday season. Please contact Gift Shop Manager, Elyse Brown at elyse@bhic.org. Hope to see you at our informational volunteer open house!

Wish List

Your donations of gently used or new items help with the running of all our programs as well as the housing of our interns.