DATE: Sunday, September 20th, 2026
TIME: 9:00 am-1:00 pm, event starts at 9:30 am
TRANSPORTATION: SCAD transportation will be provided. SCAD buses will pick up at 9:00 am at the Turner bus stop and drop off after the event. If you plan to ride the bus, email SCAD SERVE Fellow Aleigha Shepherd at asheph24@student.scad.edu to reserve a spot. Please check in with a SCAD SERVE Fellow when you arrive. You are welcome to drive yourself in your personal vehicle, after check in you can obtain a parking pass.
LOCATION: We’ll be set up on the Tybee Pier & Pavilion (Tybrisa St, Tybee Island, GA 31328) where you’ll get your gear and instructions. Afterwards, visit with local coastal conservation groups such as the Tybee Marine Science Center to learn more about their mission and how to get involved! All equipment provided.
DESCRIPTION: Join us on Sunday, September 20th at the annual International Coastal Clean Up sponsored by the Ocean Conservancy! This event draws hundreds of thousands of volunteers across the globe in cleaning up their local waterways. We’ll be counting every piece of trash we remove from the beach and providing the results to the Ocean Conservancy for inclusion in their annual Marine Debris Report. SCAD SERVE Fellow Aleigha Shepherd will be leading this event. Any questions or concerns can be addressed directly by emailing Aleigha at asheph24@student.scad.edu.
For your protection, consider sun screen, bug spray, a hat for sun protection, a reusable water bottle to refresh yourself, and a snack as you may get hungry. All volunteers must register in advance of the event and be in good health.
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ATTIRE: Volunteers will be required to wear a SCAD SERVE t-shirt, this helps our group keep a unified look. Please contact SCAD SERVE Fellow Aleigha Shepherd at asheph24@student.scad.edu to pick up your SCAD shirt at Bradley Hall. All volunteers must wear appropriate clothing to participate. This includes shoes, t-shirts and pants or shorts that allow for bending, moving, lifting, and a strong potential for getting dirty. Do not wear bathing suits to participate in this activity.
WEATHER PLAN: We will inform volunteers in advance of the event if we need to cancel due to inclement weather. Please check your SCAD email to stay up to date with all SCAD SERVE communication.
If you're unable to make your shift, please cancel your registration 48 hours in advance as spots are limited.
