Beach Cleanup Site Captain Position Description
Thanks to our amazing volunteer Site Captains, we've maintained monthly cleanups at Oceanside Pier & Moonlight Beach for many years. These cleanups are well-known, well-attended, and much-appreciated by their respective communities. We would like to duplicate their success by offering monthly (or bi-monthly) cleanups in central and south San Diego County. If you have free time on Saturday mornings and would like to play a central role in keeping your beach clean, please read on!
Duties and Responsibilities
- Transport beach cleanup supplies to/from the cleanup site and Surfrider office
- Communicate with core volunteers signed up to help with beach cleanups
- Supervise core volunteers at beach cleanups, assign roles and provide assistance when necessary
- Ensure waiver forms are signed before volunteers begin cleaning the beach
- Provide bags, gloves, data cards and pencils to volunteers
- Give safety orientation and instructions on beach cleanup data collection
- Sort trash and recycling
- Compile waivers and volunteer data totals safely & securely
- Post pictures and stats on Facebook & our blog (optional)
- Communicate supply needs with Chapter Manager
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have a valid drivers license
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs
- Must have a vehicle large enough to transport a 10x10 tent, tables, chairs and supplies
- Must lead all beach cleanups scheduled for your assigned region (to be agreed upon in
- advance)
- Must be responsible, outgoing, organized and work well with others
- Must be willing to address the public at cleanups
- Must commit to a minimum of one year
If you’re interested in this position, please contact mitch@surfridersd.org or (858) 622-9661.
