Volunteer

Volunteers play a critical role in the OBX MMSN.  Volunteers help by investigating reports of stranded marine mammals and communicating the species, size, condition, and specific location to help biologists prepare for their response.  Volunteers are often the first on scene at live strandings and are important in making the animal as comfortable as possible while on the beach.  Volunteers also help assess and monitor hauled-out seals that regularly visit during the winter.

Volunteer Resource Links

• Volunteer Application 

• Volunteer Handbook

• Volunteer Agreement

• Social Media Policy

Signed copies of waivers or policies can be emailed to marina.doshkov@ncaquariums.com 

• Volunteer Hours can be entered on  VIC Net Login , then navigate to the "Service" Tab  (see below for app details)

• Photographs or Videos of a marine mammal sighting or stranding can be emailed anytime to ncstrandingpartners@gmail.com. Include date, location, and animal type.

• Training Registration - Look for an email in the fall with a Google Form Registration

  *We have no training sessions planned at this time. See you in Winter 2025! 

Android Google Play Store: Vic Net Volunteer Portal

iPhone Apple App Store: Vic Net Volunteer Portal