Volunteer with Us

Join our team of ocean advocates and make a hands-on difference for coral reefs - no ocean required!

Ways to Help

Volunteer Opportunities

Whether you're a certified diver or a landlocked ocean lover, there's a meaningful role for you in our conservation community.

In-Water Coral Planting

Join our dive team to transplant coral fragments from the nursery back onto degraded reef sites. One of the most direct ways to contribute to reef restoration.

Requirements
  • SCUBA certified (Open Water minimum)
  • Good physical fitness
  • Attend volunteer orientation

Nursery Maintenance

Support our land-based nursery at Summerland Farms. Help with coral fragment care, tank cleaning, water quality monitoring, and equipment maintenance.

Requirements
  • No experience required
  • Comfortable with hands-on tasks
  • Attend volunteer orientation

Education & Outreach

Share your passion for ocean conservation by assisting with school programs, community events, nursery tours, and educational presentations.

Requirements
  • Strong communication skills
  • Enthusiasm for ocean science
  • Training provided

Events Support

Help organize and staff community events, fundraisers, workshops, and special programs. Great for volunteers who prefer flexible, event-based commitments.

Great For
  • Flexible schedulers
  • People & event coordinators

Remote Volunteering

Can't make it to the Florida Keys? Help us from anywhere through social media advocacy, grant research, data entry, translation, and digital content creation.

Skills Useful
  • Writing, social media, design
  • Research and data skills

Administrative Support

Support our team with fundraising administration, donor communications, grant writing assistance, and organizational tasks.

Skills Useful
  • Administrative experience
  • Strong organizational skills
See Our Volunteers in Action

Volunteer Gallery

Volunteers at Plant A Million Corals Foundation
Volunteering at the Nursery
Volunteer assisting with coral propagation
Coral Propagation
Volunteer training on-site in the classroom
On-Site Training
Volunteers working at the coral nursery
Team in Action
Solar panels on water treatment at the facility
Sustainable Facility

Volunteer Application

Download and complete our volunteer application form to get started.

Internship Application

Interested in an internship? Download the internship application form.
Make a Difference

Every Volunteer Matters

From planting coral fragments on living reefs to supporting outreach that inspires the next generation of ocean stewards, your time and skills help save a species. Join us.

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From Our Community

What Volunteers Say

"Planting coral on the reef was the most meaningful thing I've ever done underwater. Seeing it thrive months later is extraordinary."

Dive Volunteer
In-Water Planting Team

"I came for a weekend and fell in love with the mission. I've been volunteering at the nursery every month for two years now."

Nursery Volunteer
Summerland Farms Team

"Helping with school outreach events showed me how excited kids get when they learn about coral. Their enthusiasm is contagious!"

Education Volunteer
Outreach Team
Ready to Help?

Volunteer Sign-Up Form