Open Roles: 

Surfrider South Orange County is currently looking for a: Beach Cleanup Coordinator(s), Chapter Chair, Vice Chair,  Volunteer Coordinator, and a Communications Coordinator to serve on our Executive Committee. 

If you have other ideas or creative ways you'd like to volunteer with the local chapter as a core volunteer, please send our Southern California Regional Manager Newara a short blurb about how you envision yourself contributing at: nfaltas@surfrider.org.

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About Surfrider & The Executive Committee:

The Surfrider Foundation is the world’s largest grassroots coastal conservation organization; we thrive on a legacy of defending and protecting our ocean, coasts, and coastal communities through stewardship and environmental advocacy. The Surfrider Foundation is committed to fostering a just, equitable, diverse and inclusive organization for all people who protect and enjoy the world’s ocean, waves and beaches. Our success and impact depend on learning from our community, standing in solidarity with our allies and working toward a more just future, both for our organization and the environmental movement as a whole.

General Functions of the South Orange County Executive Committee (EC):

• Organize and implement Issue Campaigns & Programs
• Organize and staff outreach events
• Organize and plan fundraising and awareness events
• Participate in and co-lead subcommittees, i.e. campaign, program or event committees.
• Communicate regularly with and be responsive to Regional or National Staff
• Communicate regularly with and be responsive to chapter membership
• Conduct annual chapter planning early each year, including rough sketches of campaigns and budgets. Implement the annual plan over the course of the year
• Ensure that chapter funds are raised, spent, and accounted for properly
• Meet minimum requirements for chapter operation (see “How to Run an Effective Chapter”) and comply with Chapter Bylaws

As volunteers, perfection is not expected, but dedication is important. EC members typically meet separately from the general chapter meeting once a month to discuss chapter business and finances, along with engaging in regular communication via Surfrider officer email. Ideally, EC members can commit for a two year term. BIPOC and members of the LGBTQ+ communities are strongly encouraged to apply.