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High Priority Volunteer Opportunities

We value volunteers in all areas, but these roles are currently our top priority and highest need: 

Design & Social Media Coordinator

As the Design & Brand Lead, you will help maintain a consistent visual identity across the chapter’s website, social media, flyers, and other materials. This includes creating and updating Canva templates within the design guidelines.

You’ll also support our communications team by stepping in to publish social media posts when our primary social media lead is unavailable. This position is ideal for someone with a strong eye for design & creativity who enjoys supporting the team behind the scenes.

• Volunteer type: Ongoing
• Time commitment: Roughly 3 hours per week
• How to get involved: Sign up here

Events Co-Coordinator

As a Surfrider Events Co-Coordinator, you’ll help plan and support events like chapter meetings, community gatherings, and tabling. This is a great opportunity to connect with others and grow Surfrider’s impact in the Santa Cruz area.

You’ll work closely with the Program Coordinator to research upcoming opportunities, coordinate materials, conduct outreach, assist with setup, and help staff events. You may also represent Surfrider at public tabling events and support day-of logistics.

Training and guidance are provided. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers who can commit to supporting events for at least one year.

• Volunteer type: Ongoing
• Time commitment: Roughly 2-3 hours per week
• How to get involved: Sign up here