Litter Cleanup along the 75N and South Highway on Coronado Island for ASCENDtials Climate CaresAt — Ascendtials

Opportunity Summary 

Join ASCENDtials as we clean up our designated one-mile stretch of highway as part of our Climate Cares initiative. We need volunteers to help us pick up garbage, plant trees, bushes and wildflowers on the North and South sides of the highway. The highway has sidewalks on both sides and plenty of beautiful views along the path. Free parking is available on strand way, and it's a very safe place for students and adults to participate. Join us as we keep the beautiful Coronado island beautiful! Join us for the best litter cleanup ever! We look forward to meeting you and building community on a lovely Saturday Morning. We will be cleaning up this strip once a month, until the end of time. You can participate as many times as you like. Join our signup by reaching out to us at info@ascendtials.org or signup directly here at https://tinyurl.com/adoptahighwayy

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 
  1. Participants will gain a greater understanding and sense of responsibility for protecting and preserving the beaches, the local marine life and watersheds;
  2. Participants develop and embrace necessary strategies to practice mental, spiritual, and physical wellness that can help them recognize and heal from institutionalized inequity related to outdoor spaces;
  3. Participants will be inspired to continue their involvement in coastal conservation efforts. 
  4. Learn new individual practices that are holistic, and inform how we might embrace holistic thinking, so we can sustain a healthy environment and bodies. 
  5. Learn what it means to be in balance, just as nature is.
Opportunity Training 

Safety orientation before clean up.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

Safety information for the cleanup is given during the orientation Students are required to dress appropriately with comfortable shoes.

Opportunity Application Instructions 

Yes student has to provide their updated resume and has to participate in the interview conducted by Ascendtials.

Program 
Service Learning
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
15hours per academic term
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing