Volunteer
The Maritime Center is possible because of the amazing volunteers that donate their valuable time and talents. We encourage you to become part of this dynamic team!
Volunteer at the Maritime Center and make a difference!
Volunteers, the heart and soul of the Port Royal Sound Foundation, provide more than 500 hours a month in services. They welcome visitors, explain our exhibits and touch tanks, lead tours and presentations, facilitate field trips, answer phones, manage our databases, maintain our gardens, and much, much more! Volunteers must be at least 18 and are asked to work two shifts a month (about four to eight hours a month, depending on role).

How To Apply
A. Complete a volunteer interest form.
B. Sign up for orientation by calling Sarah Walbert
843-645-7774 ext. 201
C. Come to your orientation session and join the team!
If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Walbert at swalbert@portroyalsoundfoundation.org or 843-645-7774.

Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities
Host
Depending on shift, opening or closing functions.
Hours: Morning shift is 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Afternoon shift is 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Docent
Depending on shift, opening or closing functions.
Hours: Morning shift is 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Afternoon shift is 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Reception Host/Docent
Hours are usually late afternoon, early evening or weekends.
Field Trip Assistant
Hours: Field trips are usually mornings and early afternoon; tours of the center could be anytime.
Speaker (Speakers Bureau)
Hours: Varies, daytime or early evening; occasional weekends.
Tank Team
Hours: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays
Office Support
Hours: Variable, Monday through Friday during business hours or remote.
Maritime Center
(843) 645-7774
310 Okatie Highway, Okatie, SC 29909
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 1-5pm & Saturday 10am-2pm
Maritime Center
(843) 645-7774
310 Okatie Highway, Okatie, SC 29909
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 1-5pm & Saturday 10am-2pm