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Volunteer

Put your hands to the coast.

No experience required for most roles — just a willingness to show up. Find the crew that fits your schedule and interests, then tell us a little about yourself.

Beach Cleanup Crew

Show up, suit up, and help keep debris off the sand and out of the surf. The easiest way to start — drop-in friendly, no experience needed.

Drop-in · ~2 hours/month

Habitat Steward

Plant native dune and wetland species, remove invasives, and help sites recover under the guidance of restoration staff.

Seasonal · workdays

Water-Quality Monitor

Collect and log water samples along the watershed as part of our citizen-science network. We train you on the protocol.

Recurring · training provided

Education Docent

Lead tide-pool walks and support school field programs, helping students and families connect with the coast.

Flexible · training provided

Advocacy Volunteer

Track coastal policy, submit public comment, and help neighbors speak up when a decision affects the shoreline.

As issues arise

Sign up to volunteer

Tell us how you'd like to help and we'll be in touch with upcoming opportunities.

Areas of interest

Demo form — not wired to a backend.

A group of volunteers at a shoreline cleanup

What to expect & what to bring

  • A short safety briefing before every workday
  • Gloves, bags, and tools provided on site
  • Bring water, sun protection, and closed-toe shoes
  • Dress for sand, mud, and a little weather
  • Minors welcome with a guardian for most events

Teams welcome

Group & corporate volunteer days

Bring your company, class, or community group for a private cleanup or restoration day. We'll tailor the project, handle logistics, and send your team home having made a real difference. Reach out through our contact page to plan a date.

Plan a group day

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Advocacy & action alerts

Can't make it to the beach but still want to help? Get on our action-alert list. When a coastal vote or proposal comes up, we'll send a short note with a clear way to weigh in.

Demo form — not wired to a backend.