Opportunities From: Galveston Bay Foundation

Track the tide. Tally the debris.

Join Galveston Bay Foundation and our partners at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to document the debris that reaches our shoreline.

This is more than a cleanup. This is community science and the data you help collect will tell the story of where debris comes from and how it moves through the Bay.

As a Marine Debris Survey Volunteer, you will:

Collect and remove trash from designated shoreline survey plots Help measure and mark survey areas using simple field tools Sort and identify debris by type to support NOAA data collection Record findings alongside staff and trained volunteers Assist with loading and unloading supplies

No experience needed. Staff will guide you through each step of the survey process.

This role involves walking on sand, mud, or uneven shoreline terrain while working outdoors. Dress for the weather and bring water.

Minors welcome. Volunteers under 18 must be registered with a parent or guardian and accompanied by an adult chaperone.

Your effort helps turn today’s data into tomorrow’s solutions for the Bay.

Help power a cleanup as big as Texas itself!

Since its inception in 1986, the Texas Adopt-A-Beach program has witnessed the dedication of more than 567,000 volunteers who have collectively removed over 9,800 tons of trash from Texas shores.

As an Adopt-A-Beach Event Support Volunteer, you will assist with one or more of the following roles:

Parking Lot Support: Guide arriving vehicles, assist with signage, and welcome guests Check-In Greeter: Greet arrivals, collect waivers, and direct volunteers to the next station Supply Monitor: Keep cleanup supplies stocked and volunteers moving Setup & Breakdown Support: Help staff prepare the event area and pack materials at the end Trash Data Assistant: Support GBF staff with weighing collected debris and recording data

No experience is necessary. Staff will show you everything you need to know.

Portable restrooms will be available onsite. Breakfast will be provided, and Adopt-A-Beach swag will be available for volunteers to take home.

Site Map Parking Just before reaching the Ballester Fishing Area, you will be directed to turn right and park in the grassy area closest to event check-in Parking is limited, so please carpool when possible

By helping staff welcome community members to what may be their first cleanup, you help ensure that more debris is removed safely while inspiring future action for Galveston Bay.

Track the tide. Tally the debris.

Join Galveston Bay Foundation and our partners at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to document the debris that reaches our shoreline.

This is more than a cleanup. This is community science and the data you help collect will tell the story of where debris comes from and how it moves through the Bay.

As a Marine Debris Survey Volunteer, you will:

Collect and remove trash from designated shoreline survey plots Help measure and mark survey areas using simple field tools Sort and identify debris by type to support NOAA data collection Record findings alongside staff and trained volunteers Assist with loading and unloading supplies

No experience needed. Staff will guide you through each step of the survey process.

This role involves walking on sand, mud, or uneven shoreline terrain while working outdoors. Dress for the weather and bring water.

Minors welcome. Volunteers under 18 must be registered with a parent or guardian and accompanied by an adult chaperone.

Your effort helps turn today’s data into tomorrow’s solutions for the Bay.