Once you’ve registered with Club Heal the Bay online, you’re ready to get started on your green projects. Here’s some ideas to get you started.
Remember that all of these volunteer opportunities will be presented when you attend a Volunteer Orientation or schedule a Club Orientation from Jenn Swart at your school.
Volunteer
HtB Cleanup Programs
- Coastal Cleanup Day (3rd Saturday, September)
- Nothin’ But Sand (3rd Saturday, Monthly)
- Adopt-A-Beach (submit request at healthebay.org/cleanups min. 3 weeks notice)
- Organize Campus/Community Cleanup (Toolkit)
Office Support
- Weekly Volunteers (Weds, 1:30-5pm)
- Other Opportunities as specified in Newsletter
Philanthropy
Some Fundraising Ideas:
- Aluminum Can Collection Campaign (recycling)
- Selling Handmade Reusable Shopping Bags
- Campus Bake Sale
- Partner with us for other amazing events! (must coordinate with staff)
Citizen Science
Current Heal the Bay Projects
- Marine Debris Database (trash survey)
- Stream Team– Malibu Creek (training in Spring TBD, data collection monthly)
- Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Watch (training in February, regular opportunities after)
Independent Study
- iNaturalist, eBird, Project Noah, etc.
- Other opportunities from our many partners
Civic Engagement
Speakers Bureau
- Speakers Bureau Training (March)
- Speakers Bureau Talks (regular)
Community Advocates
- Community Advocates Training (March)
- Community Tablings, Festivals, Events (regular)
- Other events as specified in Newsletter
Campaigns
- Youth Summits (regular trainings)
- Storm Drain Stenciling (Toolkit)
- Other Heal the Bay Campaigns
