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2025 TC Volunteer

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Deadline: Apr 24, 2025 11:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Apr 26, 2025 6:00 am - Apr 26, 2025 12:00 pm (EST)

About the event

Turtle Crawl was created in 2003 as a fundraiser for the Georgia Sea Turtle Center (GSTC) to support its mission of sea turtle research, rehabilitation, and education.
Jekyll Island Authority
Jekyll Island Authority
Jekyll Island Authority
Jekyll Island Authority

About the application

Volunteers receive a 2025 Turtle Crawl shirt Turtle Crawl is a time-sensitive event and punctuality is very important. Shifts have a firm start time. On race morning Stable Road from the three way at Riverview Drive to Old Plantation Road near Villa Ospo will close to all traffic at 6:45 – 7:30 A.M. to allow the Race Team, Georgia State Patrol and Jekyll Island Fire Dept to prepare & conduct a safe race. Arrive early to get to your volunteer station or use an alternate route around the island. Volunteering could require standing for long periods of time, lifting cases of water, holding water bottles, and transporting self to volunteer stations after checking-in. Read & familiarize yourself with your assigned volunteer map. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that volunteers pick up their shirts prior to the race morning as there will be limited time to check in and get to your volunteer location on Race Day. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR VOLUNTEERS TO ATTEND: 2025 Turtle Crawl Volunteer Training Meeting Date: Wednesday, April 16 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Location: Second Floor of Jekyll Island Golf Club (Above Tribuzio’s Grill) Elevator accessible 322 Captain Wylly Rd, Jekyll Island, GA 31527 Training Details • Pick up shirts, shift information, maps & Training Goodie Bag o Training Good Bag Only available for those attending the Evening Training Meeting • View a detailed presentation of the new race routes and location of the event • Enjoy a non-alcoholic beverage • Stay after the meeting to dine at Tribuzio’s Grill on your own SECOND RECOMMENDED Shirt Pickup - Jekyll Island Beach Village (31 Main St, Jekyll Island, GA 31527) Friday, April 25, 2:00 – 7:00pm Race Day Shirt Pickup- GEORGIA SEA TURTLE CENTER Saturday, April 26 Arrive 30+ minutes before the start of your volunteer shift

Terms & Conditions

Please see attached: Release and Waiver of Liability Maps of Volunteer Locations

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
Friday Packet Pickup Beach Village (31 Main St, Jekyll Island,GA 31527) Apr 25, 2025 1:45 pm - 4:30 pm 0 3
message Assist with packet pickup by helping to organize and distribute race bibs and t-shirts. You may be asked to move heavy boxes of t-shirts, so physical strength and the ability to handle large packages is important. SEE: Friday Packet Pickup MAP
Friday Packet Pickup Beach Village (31 Main St, Jekyll Island,GA 31527) Apr 25, 2025 4:15 pm - 7:15 pm 1 3
message Assist with packet pickup by helping to organize and distribute race bibs and T-shirts. You may be required to move heavy boxes of t-shirts, so physical strength and the ability to handle large packages is important.
Saturday Bib Pick up GA Sea Turtle Center Lawn Apr 26, 2025 6:00 am - 8:30 am 0 3
message Assist with the distribution of race bibs on race morning SEE: Saturday Bib Pick up MAP
Saturday Race Shirt Pick up Georgia Sea Turtle Center Lawn Apr 26, 2025 6:00 am - 10:00 am 0 4
message Help race team pass out shirts SEE: Saturday Race Shirt Pick up MAP
Volunteer & Info Tent Help Georgia Sea Turtle Center Lawn Apr 26, 2025 6:00 am - 10:00 am 0 4
message Help Staff check in volunteers and provide basic event information from provided notebook SEE; Volunteer & Info Tent Help MAP
10k & 5k Course Help Capt. Wylly & Old Plantation At the intersection of Capt. Wylly & Old Plantation Apr 26, 2025 6:30 am - 9:30 am 0 3
message Guide runners along the correct race route, ensuring they stay on track and help maintain the flow of the races. At the intersection of Capt. Wylly & Old Plantation heading toward Villa Ospo. SEE: 10k & 5k Course Help Capt. Wylly & Old Plantation MAP
10k & 5k Course Help Stable & Old Plantation At the intersection of Stable & Old Plantation Apr 26, 2025 6:30 am - 9:30 am 0 3
message Guide runners along the correct race route, ensuring they stay on track and help maintain the flow of the races. At the intersection of Stable & Old Plantation heading toward Villa Ospo. SEE: 10k & 5k Course Help Stable & Old Plantation MAP
10k & 5k Start Line Help On Stable Road between GA Sea Turtle Center parking lot & Schoolhouse Rd Apr 26, 2025 6:30 am - 7:30 am 0 1
message Assist at the start line by helping participants line up. SEE: 10k & 5k Start Line Help MAP
10k / 5k / Fun Run, Course Help behind Crain Cottage At electric arm on bike path behind Crane Cottage near Riverfront Lawn Apr 26, 2025 6:30 am - 9:00 am 0 3
message Guide runners along the correct race route, ensuring they stay on track and help maintain the flow of the races. At electric arm on bike path behind Crane Cottage near Riverfront Lawn, All three races will pass this location heading toward Villa Ospo. SEE: 10k / 5k / Fun Run, Course Help behind Crain Cottage MAP
10k / 5k / Fun Run, Course Help Faith Chapel Old Plantation Bike Path & Schoolhouse Ln by Faith Chapel Apr 26, 2025 6:30 am - 10:00 am 0 4
message Guide runners along the correct race route, ensuring they stay on track and helping maintain the flow of the races. All 3 races will pass this location. SEE: 10k / 5k / Fun Run, Course Help Faith Chapel MAP
10k / 5k / Fun Run, Course Help Schoolhouse Ln Schoolhouse Ln and James Rd Apr 26, 2025 6:30 am - 10:00 am 0 4
message Guide runners along the correct race route, ensuring they stay on track and helping maintain the flow of the races. All 3 races will pass this location. SEE: 10k / 5k / Fun Run, Course Help Schoolhouse Ln MAP
Beverage Distribution Georgia Sea Turtle Lot/Finish Line Apr 26, 2025 6:30 am - 10:30 am 0 4
message Distribute water to runners after they cross the finish line, providing a refreshing post-race experience. SEE: Beverage Distribution MAP
Finish Line & Chute Help Georgia Sea Turtle Center Lot/Finish Line & chute Apr 26, 2025 6:30 am - 10:30 am 1 4
message Monitor the finish line chute to prevent spectators from entering, while cheering on and encouraging runners as they cross the finish line SEE: Finish Line & Chute Help MAP
Hydration Station #1 & #2 Crosswalk on Riverview next to the airport near the Jekyll Island Baptist Church Apr 26, 2025 6:30 am - 9:30 am 0 3
message Support runners at the hydration station by providing water. SEE: Hydration Station #1 & #2 MAP
Awards Assistant Georgia Sea Turtle Center lawn Apr 26, 2025 8:00 am - 10:30 am 0 3
message Help Georgia Sea Turtle Center staff organize and pass out awards after the races. SEE: Awards Assistant MAP

Questions on the application

Volunteer information

  • Name
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Gender
  • Age
  • Address
  • Emergency contacts
  • T-shirt size

Additional information

  • I have read and understand the Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability. By selecting "Yes" I am digitally signing and agreeing to its terms.
  • I understand that each volunteer shift has an accompanying map of its volunteer location. By selecting “Yes” I am digitally signing and acknowledging that I have reviewed my map and understand where my volunteer shift is located for the Turtle Crawl.
  • T-Shirt Size (Guarantee shirt size is April 11. (Shirts sizes are not guaranteed after this date)
  • I will be attending the HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 2025 Turtle Crawl Volunteer Training Meeting on April 16
  • What color is the unique word on your assigned volunteer map?
  • I understand that Volunteer Training Good Bag is Only available for those attending the Evening Training Meeting on April 16
  • What is the unique word on your assigned volunteer map?
2025 TC Volunteer
2025 TC Volunteer
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