Volunteer with the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network (TMMSN). There are many aspects of the TMMSN that volunteers become involved with including education, live animal rescue and rehabilitation, sampling and necropsies, research, and more. We love working alongside our volunteers!
Volunteers are reminded that we are not here to promote or engage in experiences such as swimming or communicating with the dolphins. With your continued commitment of time you will gain valuable experience that may enhance your studies, career, or personal life, however, the goal of our program is to contribute to the growing body of scientific knowledge and further the conservation of marine mammals.
How do you become A Volunteer?
To volunteer with TMMSN, you must be at least 18 years of age and submit an application (button below). Your application will be reviewed and, if you meet the current needs of the organization, you will be notified of our next training session in your area. Training consists of lectures on various aspects of the TMMSN and a series of physical tests both in and out of the water.
Volunteer Applications Currently Paused
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with TMMSN. We're currently pausing new volunteer applications so we can focus on properly training and onboarding the volunteers already in our queue. We're grateful for the community's enthusiasm for marine mammal conservation - please check back here or follow us on social media for updates on when applications reopen.