Are you passionate about protecting the coastal environment and strengthening our beach communities? The Surfrider Foundation’s Outer Banks Chapter is reorganizing and looking for new leaders to join our Executive Committee for the next two-year term. If you're interested in stepping up, we need your energy, vision, and commitment!
About the Surfrider Foundation Outer Banks Chapter
Founded in 1993, our chapter includes more than 100 members, both locals and visitors, all united in preserving the natural beauty and access to the beaches that make the Outer Banks special—from Corolla to Frisco. Over the past two decades, we’ve tackled crucial issues like water quality, offshore energy, and coastal preservation, while also giving back to our community through scholarships, events, and regular beach cleanups.
We believe that the more people enjoy the beach, the more they’ll work to protect its culture and ecology. This is where you come in.
Seeking New Leaders
Our chapter is seeking new Executive Committee members to help lead us into the future. Elections for these roles are tentatively scheduled for 2025. Serving as a volunteer chapter leader is a fantastic way to make a direct impact on the health of our beaches and community. Check out the open positions and their responsibilities below:
Open Positions
- Chair: Leads the team, facilitates meetings, and serves as the primary contact with Surfrider Foundation HQ. You’ll also organize general membership and Executive Committee meetings. *Time commitment: ~1-5 hrs per week*
- Vice Chair: Supports the Chair and takes over in their absence. You’ll lead chapter marketing efforts across newsletters, social media, and more. *Time commitment: ~1-5 hrs per week*
- Secretary: Responsible for keeping and distributing meeting minutes, and assisting with marketing efforts like maintaining a marketing calendar. *Time commitment: ~1-5 hrs per week*
- Treasurer: Manages chapter finances, including deposits, payments, budgeting, and financial reporting. *Time commitment: ~2 hrs per week*
- Volunteer Coordinator: Fields volunteer inquiries and recruits for priority projects, organizing cleanups and maintaining volunteer opportunities. *Time commitment: ~1-5 hrs per week*
Ready to Step Up?
If you’re interested in learning more about any of these roles, please fill out our Chapter Leader Interest Form and indicate which position you’d like to explore. Your leadership could make a lasting difference in protecting the Outer Banks’ unique environment for generations to come.