The Dermot Company Cleanup

The Dermot Company Cleanup

Join a group of your colleagues for a fun and educational beach cleanup hosted by VolunteerCleanup.org. We’ll help protect our marine environment by removing plastic marine debris while collecting important citizen science data, and compete for the chance to win prizes for whoever finds the strangest thing! VolunteerCleaunp.org will provide all of the supplies for the cleanup (gloves, bags, pickers, buckets, sunscreen, insect repellent, hand-sani) Please RSVP via the Ticket Information tab below Important Reminders for Volunteers:

  • FOOD/DRINK:  Please bring water in your own reusable water bottles. We will have coolers for cold water refills but do not provide plastic disposable bottled water.
  • ATTIRE: Dress for the weather and wear shoes suitable for walking on the beach. We suggest closed-toed shoes like sneakers or water shoes in case of broken glass or jellyfish on the sand.  Hat and sunglasses are also recommended for a hot and sunny day.
  • Download the Clean Swell App to participate in the Citizen Science Data Logging. You will work in teams of 2-3pp
  • WAIVERS: Volunteers must check-in and sign waivers before you start. Pre-signing the online waiver will help expedite check-in! https://forms.gle/1Xx8yk2Ro59avBySA
  Breakdown of activities for 2-hour cleanup: 
  • Volunteers arrive and check-in (10 min)
  • Introduction and safety briefing (10 min)
  • Explain tasks, distribute supplies (10 min)
  • Shoreline Cleanup, Citizen Science Data logging (1 hour)
  • Regroup at check-in point (30 min)
    • Marine Debris discussion, Q&A, and key takeaways, potential solution
    • Count and weigh the bags to quantify the impact
    • Take Group Photo
    • Award Contest winners

What Should Volunteers Bring?

  • Closed Toed Shoes
  • Water In Reusable Bottle
  • Hat & Sunglasses

What Will Be Provided?

  • Gloves
  • Garbage Bags
  • Water Refills
  • Pickers
  • Buckets
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect Repellent

Parking Information

Metered parking onsite at the beach, 646 S Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. but park on the south end of the lot closest to B Ocean Hotel

Meeting Spot Details

On the beach near B Ocean Resort https://maps.app.goo.gl/wFeLs9LDKiRvmTmX8

Organizer Information

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VolunteerCleanup.Org

Michelle Marrero

October 16

The Dermot Company Cleanup

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About This Event

Join a group of your colleagues for a fun and educational beach cleanup hosted by VolunteerCleanup.org. We’ll help protect our marine environment by removing plastic marine debris while collecting important citizen science data, and compete for the chance to win prizes for whoever finds the strangest thing! VolunteerCleaunp.org will provide all of the supplies for the cleanup (gloves, bags, pickers, buckets, sunscreen, insect repellent, hand-sani) Please RSVP via the Ticket Information tab below Important Reminders for Volunteers:
  • FOOD/DRINK:  Please bring water in your own reusable water bottles. We will have coolers for cold water refills but do not provide plastic disposable bottled water.
  • ATTIRE: Dress for the weather and wear shoes suitable for walking on the beach. We suggest closed-toed shoes like sneakers or water shoes in case of broken glass or jellyfish on the sand.  Hat and sunglasses are also recommended for a hot and sunny day.
  • Download the Clean Swell App to participate in the Citizen Science Data Logging. You will work in teams of 2-3pp
  • WAIVERS: Volunteers must check-in and sign waivers before you start. Pre-signing the online waiver will help expedite check-in! https://forms.gle/1Xx8yk2Ro59avBySA
  Breakdown of activities for 2-hour cleanup: 
  • Volunteers arrive and check-in (10 min)
  • Introduction and safety briefing (10 min)
  • Explain tasks, distribute supplies (10 min)
  • Shoreline Cleanup, Citizen Science Data logging (1 hour)
  • Regroup at check-in point (30 min)
    • Marine Debris discussion, Q&A, and key takeaways, potential solution
    • Count and weigh the bags to quantify the impact
    • Take Group Photo
    • Award Contest winners

What Should Volunteers Bring?

Closed Toed Shoes, Water In Reusable Bottle, Hat & Sunglasses

What Will Be Provided?

Gloves, Garbage Bags, Water Refills, Pickers, Buckets, Sunscreen, Insect Repellent

Parking Information

Metered parking onsite at the beach, 646 S Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. but park on the south end of the lot closest to B Ocean Hotel

Meeting Spot Details

On the beach near B Ocean Resort https://maps.app.goo.gl/wFeLs9LDKiRvmTmX8

Organizer Information

Michelle Marrero

Michelle Marrero