Following the latest restrictions, governments across the UK have updated their guidance on volunteering. Volunteering can continue provided you do not need to self-isolate, you follow social distancing guidance and are Covid-secure.
Your safety is of utmost importance to us. Where possible, we are happy for volunteers to run small, private beach cleans with their family or allocated bubble, but please always check and follow national and local guidelines around lock down restrictions, along with the following rules:
To help we have updated all our resources including the health and safety guidelines and Q&A. Please do have a look at these and review the government advice before you start.
If you’ve never run a beach clean or litter survey before we’re happy to help you get started. Please give our team a call on 01989 567807 or email us at Beachwatch@mcsuk.org
Part of the annual Great British Beach Clean
To join us on this beach clean, please first register as a volunteer. You will then be able to sign up to this event on this page to let us know that you will be coming.
Please join us on International Coastal Clean-up Day for a beach clean on the Esplanade in the town centre.
Corran Esplanade – the seafront road north out of Oban
(access via the steps opposite The Gem Box, The Chocolate Shop and Coasters)
Saturday 21st September 11am - 1pm
We’ll be carrying out a survey of the 100m survey area (from the high tide to the back of the beach) and a wider clean up too.
You can take part as you wish, picking up, the survey or both. Everyone welcome. Children and young people under sixteen, please bring a well-behaved adult with you.
Equipment provided but please do bring your own protective gloves and a bucket if you have them.
Please dress for the weather and boots or sturdy shoes are of course recommended.
Remember your water bottle, suncream and midge cream...just in case (preferably the sunshine!)
Thank you and looking forward to seeing you,
Janie, MCS Sea Champion,
Footprint Alba
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