Volunteers are the Key to TortoiseLand’s Success!
We are always in need of volunteers of all ages and walks of life. You don’t need to know anything about reptiles, but you will definitely learn all about them, and you’ll come to love them as much as we do. Watch this video and see for yourself!
Our volunteers rocked the house at the huge Leimert Park Jazz Festival and at the popular Larchmont Village Block Party!
Amilcar is a champ! He’s here working hard every day:
Curtis, Oliver, Ryan, Gonzalo, and all of our other volunteers are amazing!
It takes a village!
TortoiseLand, founded by Kevin Proulx aka “The Tortoise Guy”, is a grassroots, volunteer-led non-profit organization. Feeding, housing, and providing world class medical care for our animals is a huge responsibility and we are blessed to have dedicated, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic volunteers.
With dozens of Chelonians (turtles and tortoises) of different sizes, shapes, and over 14 species currently in our care, TortoiseLand is a busy place!
Maintaining the world class care that our critters receive is critical to our mission of rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming these amazing animals, while educating the public about their vital importance in our world and the threats of extinction they face.
List of Current Volunteer Projects and Affiliated Organizations
Adults with Disabilities Program
Kevin and the TortoiseLand staff are proud to be mentoring adults volunteers with disabilities where they learn valuable work skills that will help them find meaningful employment. Click here to find out more!
Youth Outreach Program
Local High School students will be working with TortoiseLand staff on our very first turtle relocation/conservation program.
U.S. Veteran’s Outreach Program
Networking with the wonderful staff at the local Veteran’s Administration to provide great opportunities for veterans to volunteer at TortoiseLand.
Community Volunteers Program
Inviting the community to work with our tortoises and turtles and gain hands-on experience caring for them.
Volunteer Sign Up
Please fill out all of the information below. After submitting, we will contact you to discuss your experience, skills and to schedule you.