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Cumberland Island National Seashore
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Cumberland Island volunteers removing a wire fence
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Cumberland Island volunteers remove wire fence.

Volunteers donate literally thousands of hours of time, expertise and good old fashioned hard work. Thier efforts contribute greatly to the NPS mission of preservation, protection and stewardship of our Nation's special places.

Cumberland Island volunteers assist in the upkeep of painting various trail signs.
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Cumberland Island volunteers assist in the upkeep of painting various trail signs.

Volunteers assist in horse count inventories, provide support for education and interpretation programs, create exhibits, assist in museum and archival work, work on historic structures, perform trail restoration and maintenance, conduct visitor use surveys, staff the Cumberland Island Museum and numerous other tasks.

If you are interested in volunteering please contact the volunteer coordinator: Ginger Cox via email or call 912-882-4336 ext 257. Due to the overwhelming interest in volunteer opportunities, the vip coordinator may not be able to contact all applicants. Lodging on the island is limited depending on availablity and work project.

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Loggerhead Sea Turtle  

Did You Know?
There are many endangered species that rely on barrier islands such as Cumberland. They include wood storks, piping plovers, least terns, gopher tortoises, manatees and sea turtles.

Last Updated: August 24, 2006 at 08:14 EST