VFFs 2026 Give Back Day

VFFs 2026 Give Back Day

Register via internal spreadsheet with Kristen Garabedian….

Join a group of your colleagues for a fun and educational shoreline cleanup hosted by VolunteerCleanup.org This is an opportunity to give back to our community and aligns with our commitment to caring for the environment we share. We’ll work to protect our marine ecosystem by removing plastic debris and collecting valuable citizen science data that supports ongoing conservation efforts. We’ll have prizes for the most unusual item found during the cleanup

VolunteerCleaunp.org will provide all of the supplies needed for the cleanup (gloves, bags, pickers, buckets, sunscreen, insect repellent, hand-sani) 

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 and strongly discourage disposable plastic bottled water at our events.
  • ATTIRE: Dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes like sneakers as the shoreline is rocky and uneven in some areas. 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 people.
  • 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

 

MEETING SPOT:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/ebQyniSPXG5ezuM67 

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 solutions
    • Count and weigh the bags to quantify the impact
    • Take Group Photo
    • Award Contest winners!

What Should Volunteers Bring?

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

What Will Be Provided?

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

Parking Information

Free parking in the grass parking lot. Display your parking pass provided by HR. https://maps.app.goo.gl/tWegQzfXFze7HsJa6

Meeting Spot Details

We will be meeting at Pompano Beach Park, Pavilion #1 https://maps.app.goo.gl/ebQyniSPXG5ezuM67

 

Organizer Information

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VolunteerCleanup.Org-Dara

Dara Schoenwald

January 30

VFFs 2026 Give Back Day

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About This Event

Register via internal spreadsheet with Kristen Garabedian….

Join a group of your colleagues for a fun and educational shoreline cleanup hosted by VolunteerCleanup.org This is an opportunity to give back to our community and aligns with our commitment to caring for the environment we share. We’ll work to protect our marine ecosystem by removing plastic debris and collecting valuable citizen science data that supports ongoing conservation efforts. We’ll have prizes for the most unusual item found during the cleanup

VolunteerCleaunp.org will provide all of the supplies needed for the cleanup (gloves, bags, pickers, buckets, sunscreen, insect repellent, hand-sani) 

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 and strongly discourage disposable plastic bottled water at our events.
  • ATTIRE: Dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes like sneakers as the shoreline is rocky and uneven in some areas. 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 people.
  • 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

 

MEETING SPOT:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/ebQyniSPXG5ezuM67 

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 solutions
    • Count and weigh the bags to quantify the impact
    • Take Group Photo
    • Award Contest winners!

What Should Volunteers Bring?

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

What Will Be Provided?

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

Parking Information

Free parking in the grass parking lot. Display your parking pass provided by HR. https://maps.app.goo.gl/tWegQzfXFze7HsJa6

Meeting Spot Details

We will be meeting at Pompano Beach Park, Pavilion #1 https://maps.app.goo.gl/ebQyniSPXG5ezuM67

 

Organizer Information

Dara Schoenwald

Dara Schoenwald

Cultural Anthropologist. Eco-Activist.  Social Entrepreneur. I'm the Executive Director of VolunteerCleanup.org, an initiative I cofounded with my partner Dave Doebler. Read more about our platform in our FAQ here: https://volunteercleanup.org/faqs/ In addition to VolunteerCleanup.Org (which is my day-job),  I am also President of the Board of Directors at Rhythm Foundation (bringing world music to Miami Beach) and Founding Member of 100+ Women Who Care Miami Beach Chapter (a women's philanthropic giving circle based on a micro-crowd-funding model).