Every month we shine a light on one member of the Flock who goes above and beyond
🌊
Volunteer of the Month
Carrie Auerbach
Beach Cleanup Organizer · Treasure Island
"I show up every second Saturday because this beach is worth it. The people who come out — locals, visitors, kids — they all leave a little more connected to this place. That's the whole point."
12+Cleanups Led
150+Volunteers Mobilized
2K lbsTrash Removed
🎖️ Volunteer Badge System — Earn Your Stripes
Show up, earn badges, build your legacy on Treasure Island
🏖️
Beach Guardian
Attend 3 or more beach cleanups. The sand knows your name.
3 Cleanups
🐢
Turtle Protector
Complete sea turtle nest monitoring training and log a shift during nesting season.
1 Sea Turtle Shift
💪
Storm Warrior
Volunteer for hurricane recovery work. The island needed you and you showed up.
1 Recovery Shift
📸
Gulf Storyteller
Photograph a Salty Locals event and have your shots featured on the site or socials.
1 Photo Feature
🌊
Salty Lifer
Log 20+ volunteer hours across any combination of events. You are TI.
20+ Hours
🦩
Captain Flock's Crew
The highest honor — nominated by the community for extraordinary service to TI.
Community Nominated
🏆 Volunteer Leaderboard — 2026
The Flock members who show up the most — recognized and celebrated
Top Volunteers of 2026
Ranked by total hours contributed to Treasure Island
Want to appear on this leaderboard? Sign up to volunteer and start logging your hours with the Flock.
💬 Why the Flock Shows Up
Real volunteers. Real reasons.
"
I moved here two years ago and didn't know anyone. I showed up to my first beach cleanup and left with a group chat and three new friends. This is how you become a local.
Rachel P.
Beach Cleanup Volunteer · 2 years
🏖️ Beach Guardian
"
After Helene hit I felt helpless. Then I found the recovery volunteer crew and spent three weekends clearing debris. Hardest work I've ever done. Most meaningful too.
Tom B.
Hurricane Recovery Volunteer
💪 Storm Warrior
"
I trained for the sea turtle monitoring and it completely changed how I see this beach. I walk the same stretch of sand every morning now and it feels like a responsibility. A good one.
