Wildlife Monitoring · OPP-4917
Sea Turtle Nesting Survey — Dawn Patrol
Anastasia State Park · Northeast DistrictDawn shift, 3x per week (May–Oct)18 of 18 positions filled
About this position
Walk an assigned 1.5-mile beach segment at sunrise, identify and mark new nests, and record data in the statewide nesting database.
Volunteers in this role report to the location volunteer coordinator, complete a site-specific safety briefing, and log service hours in the Volunteer Management System after each shift. Hours are reviewed and approved by the coordinator or an assigned volunteer supervisor.
Requirements before you serve
- FWC Marine Turtle Permit Holder Training
- Level 1 Orientation
- Level 2 Background Screening
Eligibility screening. When you apply, the system checks your profile against these prerequisites. If any are missing, you receive an immediate notice listing exactly what to complete — your application is held rather than rejected.