Horseshoe crabs will soon be climbing on the shores and we know you are as ready as we are to get out and help them AND help us make this another great year for reTURN the Favor.

All volunteers interested in conducting walks on their own for the program must attend an annual reTURN the Favor training, even if you have volunteered before. Check the training options below for returning and new volunteers. RSVPs are required. We will be unable to offer additional training opportunities this year. After your training, we will email you a form to complete.  We will then provide the required materials and the sign up schedule for walks via email. If you’re not able to join a training, you can always sign up for a public walk.

Registered walks for all volunteers can begin May 1, and after you have received required RTF materials. The season runs through June 30. 

Will this be your first season leading RTF walks? Welcome! These options are for you:

·        In-person Volunteer training will be Saturday April 12 9:00 AM –12:00 PM

·        *NEW Location*: Dorchester United Methodist Church – 453 Main Street, Dorchester, New Jersey 08316

·        Register  here

·        In-person Volunteer training will be Saturday April 26  10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

·        Location: The Wetlands Institute – 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd, Stone Harbor, New Jersey 08247

·        Register here

 

Are you a returning volunteer who has previously attended an RTF training, conducted RTF walks, and submitted RTF data? Thank you! These options are for you:

·        Either in-person Volunteer training listed above

·        Returning Volunteer training (virtual) Wednesday April 16, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

·        Register*: Click here

·        Returning Volunteer training (virtual) Saturday April 26, 2:00 – 4:00 PM

·        Register*:Click here

*After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Trainings are capped at 75. 
RTF shirts and vests will be available for pick up at in-person trainings. We will provide other shirt and vest pick up options for virtual training attendees during the trainings.

Are you interested in helping RTF but not leading your own walks? Fantastic! No training is needed if you want to join a walk led by a trained volunteer or one of our partner organizations. Check here for updated public walks to join.  

Questions? Get in touch at info@returnthefavornj.org