Sea Island recognizes how committed its team members are not only in their role for the company, but as a community member. Team members have for years served on the boards of many local non-profit organizations or volunteered their time at these organizations. To foster this commitment, each team member receives one paid day each quarter to volunteer within the community with the charitable organization of their choice.
Additionally, the company sponsors Sea Island Cares, a team member-led initiative that provides volunteer opportunities. Hundreds of team members have participated in this program benefiting over a dozen local charities. Days of Caring offers our team the opportunity to work together on a single day with a specific organization. From stocking pantries and backpacks for America’s Second Harvest to building homes with Habitat for Humanity, the impact of our team spreads through the community.
The goal of the Sea Island Cares committee is to bring our company purpose to life by creating intentional partnerships with local leaders and non-profits that will: engage our team members, serve as an example of philanthropic efforts for local businesses, and re-invest in the community while focusing on the greater good. Five areas of need are routinely touched: food insecurity, housing insecurity, workforce development, youth mentorship and education, and individual initiatives.
Sea Island team members distribute food monthly at the Mobile Food Pantry and pack boxes for future distribution. Over a dozen team members act as champions for the Glynn County School Pantry Program which provides take-home meals for students. Team members also lead the design and building of the ‘Together, we CAN end hunger’ float in the annual Brunswick Christmas Parade.
Sea Island team members participate in the Boys & Girls Club leadership program by helping write the curriculum, speaking to the participants, and providing job shadowing opportunities. Members of the Sea Island Golf team volunteered at the Burroughs-Molette club, spreading mulch around the new playground and painting the club’s hallways, classrooms, and golf room.
Each summer, team members donate school supplies that aid students in local public school systems. Students in this program also attend an annual luncheon hosted by Sea Island at The Cloister, followed by job shadowing.
Each fall, team members raise funds and participate in the Golden Isles Alzheimer’s Walk, an event which was co-founded in 2018 by and continues to be led by a team member.
Team members participated in building days during the development of Century Place, a new neighborhood in Brunswick with fifteen homes.
Team members serve as St. Simons Land Trust Ambassadors, raising funds and volunteering at multiple outreach events each year.
Sea Island, under the leadership of team member, Jonathan Jerusalmy, raised the most donations in in the history of the Champion for Children fundraising event. He, along with other team members, are active participants in ongoing fundraising efforts.
Team members volunteered to help build tiny homes in the community as part of this organization’s effort to aid those experiencing chronic homelessness.
To support the learning programs offered throughout the year, Sea Island team members participate through speaking to and providing job shadowing opportunities for students.
Team members host students at Sea Island providing an in-depth view of the resort and its operations.
Members of the golf team mentor high-risk youth through the game of golf including clinics and lessons.
Team members volunteer to wash, walk, and spend time with pets available for adoption. They also work shifts at The Big Flea Shop, which raises money for the Humane Society.
Team members routinely volunteer to serve lunch for this organization.
Each December, team members purchase and donate toys providing Christmas gifts to over 200 children.
