Are you passionate about protecting the coastal environment and strengthening our beach communities? The Surfrider Foundation’s Grand Strand Chapter is reorganizing and looking for new leaders to join our Executive Committee. If you're interested in stepping up, we need your energy, vision, and commitment!
About the Surfrider Foundation Grand Strand Chapter
Chartered in 1998, the Grand Strand Chapter protects the coastline stretching from Little River to Georgetown, aka the Grand Strand, the largest stretch of beaches on the East Coast, with Myrtle Beach right in the center. Over 14 million people visit the Grand Strand every year to see our greatest attraction: the beach.
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 based in the Grand Strand area to help lead us into the future. 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*
- 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 Grand Strands’ unique environment for generations to come.