Network for Endangered Sea Turtles

The Network for Endangered Sea Turtles (N.E.S.T.) is an all-volunteer organization permitted by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission to respond to sea turtle activity from Oregon Inlet to the NC/VA state line. The following application is for volunteers interested in volunteering with the program. Upon completion of the application your email will be added to our list-serve from which you will hear about volunteer trainings and opportunities. We look forward to working with you!

Please note, due to the nature of our state permit requirements, volunteers must be able to attend training classes for permit-associated activities. These requirements make it challenging for volunteers who will be in the region for only short periods of time. Most activities are best suited for volunteers who will be in the area for longer than a month.

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Will you be in OBX for a month or longer? *

Yes, I plan to attend annual training and participate as a volunteer.
No, I am not able to volunteer at this time but I am a supporter of N.E.S.T. and would like to receive general emails and updates.
No, you may remove me from the email list. I will keep up through the website and Facebook.

To volunteer with N.E.S.T. it is necessary to be in the area for durations lasting at least a month. To receive general information and updates from NEST, register as a 'supporter'. For specific questions, please call us at 252-441-8622

Email Address *

First Name *

Last Name *

Mailing Address *

City *

Zip Code *

Cell Phone (if applicable)

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Home Phone (if applicable)

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Emergency Contact (name & phone number) *

Please list the name, the relationship, and phone number. If you are a supporter and will not be volunteering in the field with us, put "N/A"

What year did you start volunteering with NEST?

If you are new, enter this year. If you have previously volunteered, enter the year you started.