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How To Help

 

Numerous Ways to Support The NYMRC Mission

Make a Donation

Volunteer

How To Help

 

Numerous Ways to Support The NYMRC Mission

Make a Donation

Volunteer

Volunteer

We could not do it without our volunteers! Join our volunteer team and help us make a difference in our marine environment.

We now have a Junior Volunteer Program, in which individuals aged 12 to 15 can volunteer (with a parent or legal guardian present and both the supervising adult and prospective junior volunteer must attend the orientation training sessions)!

Volunteer Orientations are held virtually each month. Once you have completed your application you will be able to sign up for the orientation that best fits your schedule.

Cold Stun Patrolling

Learn more about how to join our cold stun patrol team, as well as what cold stunning is here!

Cold stun patrolling occurs every year throughout the island from September-January!

Volunteer

We could not do it without our volunteers! Join our volunteer team and help us make a difference in our marine environment.

We now have a Junior Volunteer Program, in which individuals aged 12 to 15 can volunteer (with a parent or legal guardian present and both the supervising adult and prospective junior volunteer must attend the orientation training sessions)!

Volunteer Orientations are held virtually each month. Once you have completed your application you will be able to sign up for the orientation that best fits your schedule.

Career Opportunities

Please check back for new opportunities

Program Assistant/Biologist 1

Position Responsibilities

The Program Assistant/Biologist I will support the organization’s education, volunteer, rescue, rehabilitation, and research programs. Responsibilities include:

· Assist the Program Coordinator with educational programming and volunteer management.

· Coordinate beach cleanup events and animal adoption programs.

· Support the Office Manager with fundraising events, and donor acknowledgments.

· Deliver engaging educational programs to audiences of all ages.

· Support daily operations of the marine mammal and sea turtle rehabilitation program.

· Participate in the 24-hour stranded marine mammal and sea turtle response hotline.

· Respond to reports of stranded marine mammals and sea turtles in the field.

· Assist with all aspects of animal husbandry, including feeding, enclosure and tank maintenance, and water quality monitoring.

· Assist senior staff and veterinarians with medical examinations and treatments for rehabilitation patients.

· Collect, manage, and enter data for marine mammal and sea turtle research projects.

How Else Can You Help?

NYMRC depends greatly on philanthropic support from the community in order to do the work we do. There are a number of ways to support and donate to NYMRC beyond one-time and recurring donations, such as virtual animal adoptions to support their care, becoming a member of NYMRC, contributing to and attending our annual gala and races, corporate sponsorships or even physical donations from our wishlist. The support we have received over the last 26 years and continue to receive enables us to achieve our mission.

Physical Donations

Our Amazon Wishlist!

Membership

Commit to conservation!

Virtual Adoptions

Symbolically adopt a patient!

Shop!

Cuddle up with a favorite!

How Else Can You Help?

NYMRC depends greatly on philanthropic support from the community in order to do the work we do. There are a number of ways to support and donate to NYMRC beyond one-time and recurring donations, such as virtual animal adoptions to support their care, becoming a member of NYMRC, contributing to and attending our annual gala and races, corporate sponsorships or even physical donations from our wishlist. The support we have received over the last 23 years and continue to receive enables us to achieve our mission.

Physical Donations

Our Amazon Wishlist!

Membership

Commit to conservation!

Virtual Adoptions

Symbolically adopt a patient!

Shop!

Cuddle up with a favorite!

Upcoming Events

By partnering with and sponsoring NYMRC, companies can provide beneficial support to our mission to preserve and protect the marine environment through conservation efforts including education and research. Whether you want to sponsor the rehab, tagging and release of a seal or sea turtle, support facility and tank improvements, host a volunteer event for your employees — NYMRC offers a number of corporate sponsorship levels to showcase your company’s philanthropic support and marketing for prime brand recognition but can also work with your organization to customize a specific package that is aligned with your brand and goals.

Inquire About NYMRC Sponsorship

Sponsorship

By partnering with and sponsoring NYMRC, companies can provide beneficial support to our mission to preserve and protect the marine environment through conservation efforts including education and research. Whether you want to sponsor the rehab, tagging and release of a seal or sea turtle, support facility and tank improvements, host a volunteer event for your employees — NYMRC offers a number of corporate sponsorship levels to showcase your company’s philanthropic support and marketing for prime brand recognition but can also work with your organization to customize a specific package that is aligned with your brand and goals.

Inquire About NYMRC Sponsorship

Where Does Your Support Go?

Your donations, adoptions, memberships, event contributions, corporate sponsorships and physical donations are key to helping marine animals and our conservation efforts in New York State.

2015

  • Response / Rehab / Research 48% 48%
  • Management / Operations 24% 24%
  • Facility / Equipment 21% 21%
  • Education / Events 7% 7%

2016

  • Response / Rehab / Research 38% 38%
  • Management / Operations 34% 34%
  • Facility / Equipment 23% 23%
  • Education / Events 5% 5%

2017

  • Response / Rehab / Research 33% 33%
  • Management / Operations 34% 34%
  • Facility / Equipment 28% 28%
  • Education / Events 5% 5%

2018

  • Response / Rehab / Research 35% 35%
  • Management / Operations 32% 32%
  • Facility / Equipment 30% 30%
  • Education / Events 3% 3%