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.
Hello nature-lovers,
Join us from 1 PM for a few hours of good cleaning!!!
When: 21st of September at 1 PM
Where: Prestonpans East Beach (https://goo.gl/maps/1y6wDZVF32KZnSYt8)
How to get there: bus 26 from Edinburgh, stop Preston Links (Stop ID: 58235365)
Important information:
Please wear warm and waterproof clothes and appropriate shoes for staying at the beach for a few hours handling litter. We have litter picker and gloves available, but if you have your own litter picker + gloves, please bring it along. Also, remember to bring something to drink and a wee snack to keep your energy up.
Children (under 18) need to be accompanied by a legal guardian. If they are not, please contact the organiser before the beach clean.
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