Volunteer Program
Helping Hands
Year-round volunteer opportunities are many and varied at Turtle Island. Some folks come for a day, a weekend, two weeks, or two months; schedules pending. Each volunteer experience is set on an individual basis. Some volunteers specialize in one area, others experiment with a variety of duties, depending on climate and season. Some volunteers come from very far distances. Others, who live and work nearby come repeatedly throughout the year depending on the events and needs of Turtle Island that also works into their schedules. Our diverse team of volunteers is what keeps Turtle Island alive. Fill out your application and send in today! We will promptly be in touch.
Building Community
Turtle Island's overwhelming and steadfast success is due largely in part to the countless souls who have donated their time, and come out for over two decades to "plug-in." Now in our 10th year as a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we have developed an official Volunteer Application Process to place interested persons in roles that will enrich many lives. If you are interested in learning more about our volunteer program, please click the link below to download an application packet. This is the most efficient process for keeping our arsenal of help well organized.
Preserving Heritage
Whether you have a long weekend, a month, a summer off, or a day or two to spare every few months - once you have completed the application process there is a world of opportunity for volunteers to come out and get a hands-on, behind-the scenes, enriching experience with the Turtle Island Community. Many volunteers have been helping for years. From dish-washing to wood-chopping, from chain sawing to carpentry, there are always tasks needing done and many hands make light work. We thank you in advance for all your interest and assistance.
2023 Volunteer Review:
Earlier this month I spent 3 days and 2 nights at Turtle Island Preserve in North Carolina. It was amazing to see the beautiful trees, creeks, animals and the old timey log structures. The staff were very supportive and provided me with a log cabin with candles for light. They also provided me with all the tools I needed to complete the tasks I was assigned. I have never enjoyed camping like I did at Turtle Island. I rate this experience an A plus. I encourage anyone to sign up for a trip to Turtle Island.
Mark Stone - Arizona
My volunteer experience at Turtle Island was absolutely amazing! From the beginning when it was pouring down rain, the attitudes of everyone were wonderful, we all had a common goal there and the teamwork to make everything happen was so fantastic! I really learned so much about myself and I highly recommend this experience to anyone that has any interest in the way of life that our ancestors lived. From the kitchen, garden, streams, and woods, it was all incredibly refreshing and an all around fabulous time. I highly recommend volunteering to everyone!
Ashleigh Closen - South Carolina
Volunteering at Turtle Island over the last several years has been very gratifying and such a valuable experience in my life. Not only have I met people who share the same interests about outdoor life, living as our ancestors have, and preserving land, I have also gained so many valuable insights and knowledge about these topics and so much more. I highly recommend giving of your time to Turtle Island as I feel you would grow so much as an individual, just as I have. Go ahead, take the plunge and give it a try. I know you will be glad you did.
Cheryl Alexander - North Carolina
Volunteer Resources:
Orientation Form:
Before you arrive to volunteer, please familiarize yourself with our camp orientation form so you can completely understand our expectations
What to Bring List:
Before you arrive to volunteer, please familiarize yourself with our list of ‘What to Bring’ so you can be fully prepared to volunteer
Guidelines:
Read up on our guidelines; the rules we live by.
Volunteer Handbook:
Our handbook prepares volunteers in detail.
Attention All Camp Visitors - Please Note:
WARNING: Under North Carolina Law, There Is No Liability For An Injury To Or Death Of A Participant In An Agritourism Activity Conducted At This Agritourism Location If Such Injury Or Death Results From The Inherent Risks Of The Agritourism Activity. Inherent Risks Of Agritourism Activities Include, Among Others, Risks Of Injury Inherent To Land, Equipment, And Animals, As Well As The Potential For You To Act In A Negligent Manner That May Contribute To Your Injury Or Death. You Are Assuming The Risk Of Participating In This Agritourism Activity.
WARNING: Under North Carolina Law, A Farm Animal Activity Sponsor Or Farm Animal Professional Is Not Liable For An Injury To Or The Death Of A Participant In Farm Animal Activities Resulting Exclusively From The Inherent Risks Of Farm Animal Activities. Chapter 99E Of The North Carolina General Statutes.