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See Youth volunteering for information on how to set up an account as a minor, or on volunteering as a family.
See Team Signup to learn about options for groups.
WHAT: Help keep Narragansett Bay clean with Save The Bay! Shoreline trash is ugly and harmful to wildlife, and cleanups are a great way to make a difference. We provide trash bags, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, and insect repellant - you bring the helping hands!
WHERE: 100 Save The Bay Drive, Providence, RI. The entrance to Save The Bay is through the Johnson & Wales Harborside Campus, via the main entrance at Harborside Blvd. Waze works best to get you here! Google Maps and other systems may take you down a gated road (Shipyard St) that you cannot access without a key card. If you use another system, just ignore any directions to turn from Allens Ave onto Ernest St, and continue along Allens until you get to Harborside Blvd. See map for exact location.
PREPARE
- Bring your own water - we recommend a reusable bottle!
- Bring garden or work gloves (disposable gloves available).
- Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, long pants, and dress for the weather (be sure to bundle up!).
- Plan time to shower and change afterward.
- Optional: Save resources by bringing your own trash grabber and bucket for collecting trash.
SAFETY TIPS
- Use tick repellent and sunscreen (provided).
- Watch for poison ivy and don’t touch it! Learn to recognize it here.
- Stay within sight of the group.
- Watch your step! Avoid slippery rocks and sensitive dunes.
- Don’t overfill trash bags or carry heavy items without help.
- For sharp items or needles, inform a leader for proper disposal
WHAT NOT TO PICK UP
- Dead animals
- Embedded items (anything you'd have to dig out of the ground)
- Anything too heavy, sharp or hazardous to handle safely. Report these items to your cleanup leader.
AFTER THE CLEANUP: Use hand sanitizer, do a tick check, and shower/change at home to minimize exposure to ticks and poison ivy.
REGISTRATION NOTES
- Pre-registration required.
- Age: Cleanups are recommended for ages 8+. Ages 16+ may participate independently; Ages 8-15 may participate with a parent or guardian. Parents with children will be asked to sign a family waiver at the event.
- Team volunteering: Signing up as a team? See our Team Signup page for helpful information!
- If the cleanup is full, join the waitlist! Spaces often open up.
Confirmation of service letters are available upon request! Just ask your cleanup leader at the end of the event.
For questions or registration help, contact July Lewis at jlewis@savebay.org. We want you on our team!
