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Make A Difference: Loggerhead Marinelife Center

Seeking Volunteers For Open Positions

Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) is seeking
dedicated volunteers who are passionate about marine life
and are looking to make a difference in their community.
LMC volunteers play an active role in sea turtle recovery,
as well as ocean conservation and education.
With numerous events and programs aimed at engaging
the community, the center relies heavily on the support
of local volunteers. LMC offers a range of volunteer
positions for anyone wanting to make an impact, including
assisting in education and conservation programs,
providing excellent customer service in the gift shop,
working at the Juno Beach Pier, and assisting the sea turtle
veterinary team. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old
and work a minimum of one, three-and-a-half-hour shift
per week over the course of six months.
“Volunteers play a crucial role in our efforts to
protect sea turtles and their habitats,” said Kay Tennison,
Volunteer Program Manager at Loggerhead Marinelife
Center. “We are calling on individuals passionate about
marine life to join us in making a difference.”

Drainage Information

From Northern

Palm Beach County

Improvement District To apply, fill out and submit the required application
Benefits of volunteering at LMC include: online. Applicants will be contacted about open positions,
Why do some yards flood after large • Exclusive staff and volunteer sea turtle experiences. with additional training provided. Certain positions may
quantities of rain? The simple answer is • Continued education opportunities through mission- require applicants to be a minimum of 18 years old. Seasonal
according to most approved drainage designs, aligned training lectures and classes. and short-term internships and volunteer positions are
some water is meant to be temporarily stored • Volunteer recognition awards and appreciation events. available in several mission-serving areas. Recruitment will
• Staff discounts at the center’s gift store, and for
be ongoing through October 31 or until positions are filled.
in public recreational areas, yard swale and summer camps and visitor experiences. If you are looking for a meaningful way to give back
streets. The excess surface water slowly drains • Staff discounts on scuba certifications, boat fees, and to the community, LMC is the place for you!
to community lakes or on-site ponds via street rental gear. For more information about volunteering at LMC or
and yard drainage grates and/or via swales, • A fun community and environment of like-minded to apply, visit marinelife.org/volunteer.
ditches and canals. The more complex answer individuals making a positive difference! Photos by Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
is that each yard is different. Some yards have
drainage swale areas. These are areas that are
sloped to catch water and filter out pollutants as
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