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International Coastal Cleanup
Volunteer Information

It's Paradise, but we call it home - Florida. Yes, it's America's playground
with fun under the sun. But we know there is a price to pay. So we're willing
to get involved to make sure the future is beautiful too. This is, after all, our
heritage, our responsibility, our future, our Florida!

Make plans to organize your family, friends, co-workers, schools, civic and church groups to participate in the International Coastal Cleanup 2008 at a site near you.     Pre-registration is requested, so that we may have adequate supplies on hand. Volunteers will receive T-shirts (while supplies last), trash bags, vinyl gloves, data cards and pens.

  • Great community service opportunity for students!
  • Children and students are welcome with proper supervision. Some sites may require a chaperone/student ratio so check with the site coordinator.
  • Volunteers will complete data cards to document types of collected debris. Data will be provided to the The Ocean Conservancy, which compiles an annual report to combat sources of debris through enforcement and education.
  • Volunteers should be prepared to possibly get wet and should dress accordingly, including old, sturdy, closed-toe shoes.
  • Volunteers are encouraged to wear sunscreen, sunglasses and visors/hats.
  • Although vinyl gloves are provided, volunteers are encouraged to bring garden or work gloves for comfort and additional protection. Pick up tools may be provided at some sites.
  • Refreshments may be provided at some sites, however, volunteers may wish to bring bottled drinking water.

Volunteer Guidelines

  • Please make sure you have registered at the registration table.
  • After you are finished, please return to the registration table to turn in the data card. Make sure you understand the system for recording data. The volunteer coordinator is there to help you. Click here to see data card front side. Click here to see data card back side.
  • All trash bags should be left at the locations designated by your volunteer coordinator. Please make sure they are securely tied when full and placed for pick up.
  • No consumption of intoxicating liquids, beverages, or illegal drugs will be allowed during the clean-up.
  • It is suggested that you work in teams of at least two to four; with one person recording the data. Even though it may be a hassle to fill out data cards, many beneficial laws passed, and programs were developed, based on information collected.
  • Wear gloves and use caution when picking up sharp objects. Watch out for broken glass and metal.
  • Do not pick up hypodermic needles or other hazardous waste such as paint, used motor oil, automobile batteries, etc. Note location and report it to Site Coordinator.
  • Do not lift anything too heavy. Report location of large debris to your volunteer coordinator.
  • Do not approach large drums. They may contain hazardous wastes; even vapors can be harmful. Leave the drum and report its location to the site coordinator.
  • Avoid suspected hazardous substances or areas where herbicides were recently applied.
  • Avoid areas where snakes, fire ants, jellyfish, crabs or other dangerous species may be located. If you encounter domestic animals the best policy is to avoid them and leave them alone.

THANK YOU FOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE CARE OF OUR ENVIRONMENT!

For general event information, contact Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful at (561) 686-6646 or keepPBC@bellsouth.net

 


kab.jpg (3244 bytes) Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful, Inc.
1920 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 210
West Palm Beach, FL  33409
Phone (561) 686-6646
Fax (561) 686-6642
keepPBC@bellsouth.net

 

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