Black's Beach CleanupAt — Ascendtials

Opportunity Summary 

We are excited to offer individuals, groups, and organizations the opportunity to help clean our adopted beach Black’s Beach near Torry Pines. We hold these cleanups once a month to clean litter and monitor for any signs of pollution or other issues. By participating in the “Climate Cares Beach Cleanup Initiative”, you will be making a direct impact on the health and beauty of our beaches, and helping to preserve them for future generations to enjoy. Clean-ups will be held every first Saturday of the month at Black’s Beach near Torry Pines. Black’s Beach, from 9:15am-10:30 am, (PDT)

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 

Onboarding Meet and Greets Syllabus Gantt charts Final Project

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