VOLUNTEER with popDo you have an idea for an invention that could help solve the plastic pollution problem? Do you have skills that could benefit our media, education, or outreach campaigns?
We couldn’t do what we do without our talented group of volunteers and interns, aka POP-Stars! Regardless of your age or skill set we welcome anyone interested in joining us on mission of solving the plastic pollution problem. Stay updated on upcoming events & volunteer opportunities through Facebook, Instagram,
LinkTree and our new Community Outreach webpage (coming soon)! |
POP-Stars make our work possible.
Join our team today! |
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
We have some exciting upcoming Volunteer Events coming up and are always in need of volunteers, so grab a friend and join us on our mission to reduce plastic pollution in our communities!
June 8: Tabling at World Ocean's Day Film Screening of 356 (8:00 - 9:30pm) at Liv CBD (320 Castle St, Wilmington, NC)
Volunteers needed! Sign up here.
June 17: Tabling at Wilmington Farmer's Market at Tidal Creek (7:30am - 1pm)
Volunteers needed! Sign up here.
June 18: Tabling & Workshop Helpers for our Painting with Plastics Workshop at Flytrap Brewing (1 - 3pm)
Volunteers needed! Sign up here. Interested in attending the workshop as a guest? Get your spot before it fills up at www.flytrapbrewing.com
June 18: NC Blueberry Festival Cleanup at 100 S Wright St, Burgaw, NC (9 - 11am)
Volunteers needed! No sign-up needed, just join us there!
June 25: Trees4Trash Cleanup on Highway 421 (11am - 1pm)
Volunteers needed! Sign up here.
July 1: Pier Yoga & Beach Cleanup at Crystal Pier on Wrightsville Beach with Wilmington Yoga Center (7:30 - 9:45am). No sign-up needed, just join us there!
As new volunteer opportunities are scheduled, they will be added to our Volunteer Event Sign-up Form.
Volunteers needed! Sign up here.
June 17: Tabling at Wilmington Farmer's Market at Tidal Creek (7:30am - 1pm)
Volunteers needed! Sign up here.
June 18: Tabling & Workshop Helpers for our Painting with Plastics Workshop at Flytrap Brewing (1 - 3pm)
Volunteers needed! Sign up here. Interested in attending the workshop as a guest? Get your spot before it fills up at www.flytrapbrewing.com
June 18: NC Blueberry Festival Cleanup at 100 S Wright St, Burgaw, NC (9 - 11am)
Volunteers needed! No sign-up needed, just join us there!
June 25: Trees4Trash Cleanup on Highway 421 (11am - 1pm)
Volunteers needed! Sign up here.
July 1: Pier Yoga & Beach Cleanup at Crystal Pier on Wrightsville Beach with Wilmington Yoga Center (7:30 - 9:45am). No sign-up needed, just join us there!
As new volunteer opportunities are scheduled, they will be added to our Volunteer Event Sign-up Form.
Get your POP Volunteer Certificate!
If you are affiliated with an organization or firm that requires or recognizes volunteer hours we are happy to provide documentation by way of our volunteer certificate. Please let us know!
Certification requirements:
Attend 10 hours total of your choice:
Fill out the application below and let us know if you are a student seeking volunteer credit hours. In the comment section please put the name of your school and which grade you are currently in.
If you are affiliated with an organization or firm that requires or recognizes volunteer hours we are happy to provide documentation by way of our volunteer certificate. Please let us know!
Certification requirements:
Attend 10 hours total of your choice:
- Outreach opportunities (tabling, etc.)
- Research/science
- Arts/crafts
- Special events
- Cleanups
- Tree plantings
Fill out the application below and let us know if you are a student seeking volunteer credit hours. In the comment section please put the name of your school and which grade you are currently in.
Looking to get more involved?
Fill out the form below to learn about volunteer opportunities at our office/lab!
Fill out the form below to learn about volunteer opportunities at our office/lab!
Reach out through the form below!
If under 18, please include contact information from a parent and teacher.
If under 18, please include contact information from a parent and teacher.
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A new volunteer position has opened up!
Please contact bonnie@plasticoceanproject.org, if you're interested in joining our team!
(Please note: this position is on a volunteer-basis and at this time is unpaid). |
Intern with pop
Get your POP Internship Certificate!
Upon completion of the POP Internship Program you will receive the POP Internship Certificate!
Certification requirements:
Attend 40 hours total
Fill out the application below and let us know if you are a student seeking internship credit hours.
If under 18, please include contact information from a parent and teacher.
Upon completion of the POP Internship Program you will receive the POP Internship Certificate!
Certification requirements:
Attend 40 hours total
- Outreach opportunities (tabling, etc.)
- Research/science
- Arts/crafts
- Special events
- Cleanups
- Tree plantings
- Or design/execute a project of your choosing!
Fill out the application below and let us know if you are a student seeking internship credit hours.
If under 18, please include contact information from a parent and teacher.
