Beach Clean Up
Beach Cleanups and Volunteer Events
Welcome potential volunteers! We have many different opportunities for people and groups looking to give back to our beach. Whether you are looking for a long term commitment or a one day event, we can accommodate your request.
If you are looking to bring your company, group or school to the beach to participate in a clean-up, we have the program for you! Below are the guidelines that outline the steps you need to take to reserve a date and forms you will need.
*ALL FORMS ARE DUE AT LEAST 15 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF YOUR EVENT.
Forms:
Private Sponsored Beach Clean-Up Reservation Request
Volunteer Group Services Agreement
Acuerdo De Servicio Voluntario (Español)
COVID-19 Special Project Sign In
Autorización De Los Padres/Tutores (Español)
Map of Bolsa Chica State Beach
Adopt-A-Beach
Our Adopt-A-Beach Program is for groups that would like to participate in more than one clean-up a year. This program has groups dedicate 3 days a year to help keep our beaches clean and upon completion of your third clean-up, your group receives a certificate of recognition. School groups can fulfill the obligation with a single clean-up. This activity is sponsored by the California Coastal Commission.
For groups other than schools, choose 3 monthly clean-up dates in a year. Fill out the Adopt-A-Beach Application with the dates you plan on attending. For schools, attach the Adopt-A-Beach Addendum to your Reservation Request.
Monthly Cleanups
Outside organizations hold monthly clean-ups at our beach which are open to the public. You can find the dates and registration information at their respective websites or on our Volunteer Portal.
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Litter Getters
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Litter Getters is an all-ages beach cleanup perfect for kids and adults to get outside at their local state park and make a difference. On this hour-long volunteer event participants will go through a short safety orientation grab supplies and head out on the sand to look for trash treasures with State Park staff! At the end of the program each volunteer will receive a prize and the satisfaction that comes with doing a good deed. You do not need to RSVP to attend - just show up! |
WHERE: Meet at Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground Picnic Tables. We recommend participants park by Beach City Provisions - our oceanfront concession - and walk over from there.
WHEN: Every Tuesday from May through August, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
You do not need to bring anything, but for the most comfortable experience we recommend bringing:
- Layers
- A Hat
- Shoes that you don't mind getting dirty
- Hair tie (if you have long hair - it can get windy)
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunscreen
Long Term Volunteers
Long term volunteers are those that would like to give more than 3 days of volunteer work a year. Long term volunteers have helped monitor endangered birds, dune restoration, interact with the public at community programs, and more. Contact Elizabeth.Bailey@parks.ca.gov
Scout Projects & Other Volunteer Opportunities
If you are a scout group that would like to give your service to our beach, we have half day, full day, and complex projects available.
If your group wants an activity other than participating in a beach clean-up, we have other opportunities. We are flexible if your group has a special interest.
There are larger, public days of service such as Earth Day at the Beach (April) and Coastal Clean-up Day (September).
For more info about any of these opportunities, please contact Elizabeth.Bailey@parks.ca.gov
Camp Host
Bolsa Chica State Beach boasts a beautiful beachside campground that attracts thousands of visitors a year. We have a full schedule of camp hosts but if an opportunity arises, we would love to have you! Please contact Joseph.Buss@parks.ca.gov for more information.