Volunteer: Self-Led Beach Clean-up - Jax Beach Pier
DIY Volunteering Made Easy
Start your project with these quick steps:
• Create your profile on the Volunteer Hub if you don’t have one yet
• Respond to the volunteer need you want to support
• Complete the required waiver before beginning
• Log your hours using the self reporting tool after you finish
Beach Clean Up Guidelines
Directions
Jacksonville Beach Pier
303 N 1st Street
Jacksonville Beach FL 32250
Google Maps link available upon request
Parking
There is plenty of parking at the pier. Parking is free Monday through Friday, with a small fee on weekends. Early morning cleanups are usually not affected. Dress for the weather and bring gloves, trash bags, sunscreen, hats, and plenty of water. You can volunteer solo or as part of a team.
Where to clean up
You can collect trash anywhere on the sand, around the walkways, under the pier, along the main boardwalk, in the pier parking lot, and in nearby city parks on the beach including the amphitheater.
Where not to clean up
Avoid stepping into the dunes, as this causes erosion. If you can safely reach an item without entering the dunes, feel free to pick it up.
If you encounter hazardous trash, handle it carefully or skip it entirely. Place any hazardous waste you do pick up in a sealed container using a tool to avoid direct contact. Never pick up needles or broken glass with your hands.
Consolidating trash and recycling
Bring everyone together about fifteen minutes before your end time to look through what was collected and consolidate smaller bags into larger ones.
If you want to separate recyclables like plastic bottles, you are welcome to do so, but there are no recycling bins on the beach. You will need to take recyclables home or to a local facility.
Where to place your trash bags
Place your tied trash bags next to any city trash can near the beach clocks. Do not place bags inside the cans. The city prefers them beside the cans for easier pickup and to avoid overflowing the containers.
Photos Take photos of: All participants (group photos work great!)The area cleanedA photo of your trash, tied up and placed next to the trash bins
Volunteer hours Your hours will be verified using your self reported entry and the photos you send. Hours are awarded one to one, with a maximum of three per day. Please log your time through the self reporting tool in your Volunteer Hub profile.
Notes
Volunteers do not all need large bags. Smaller bags are fine for cigarette butts and small debris.
These cleanup instructions work for any beach or public waterway access point in Duval County.
For teams
You may choose the date and time that works best for your group. Be mindful of weekend parking fees.
The organizer should register on the Volunteer Hub and create a team for their event.
Encourage participants to create their own Volunteer Hub profiles so they can explore more opportunities in the community.
After your cleanup, email Volunteer@uwnefl.org with:
• Photos
• Full names of participants
• Date and times of your cleanup
Be sure to log your hours before emailing, as we verify them once your message is received. Please keep in mind that our team is small and often out in the community, so we ask for three to five business days to respond and approve hours.
We will verify hours for all participants based on the information provided and can prepare a recognition letter for your team.
Agency: Volunteer Center of United Way Northeast Florida
DIY Volunteering Made Easy
Start your project with these quick steps:
• Create your profile on the Volunteer Hub if you don’t have one yet
• Respond to the volunteer need you want to support
• Complete the required waiver before beginning
• Log your hours using the self reporting tool after you finish
Beach Clean Up Guidelines
Directions
Jacksonville Beach Pier
303 N 1st Street
Jacksonville Beach FL 32250
Google Maps link available upon request
Parking
There is plenty of parking at the pier. Parking is free Monday through Friday, with a small fee on weekends. Early morning cleanups are usually not affected. Dress for the weather and bring gloves, trash bags, sunscreen, hats, and plenty of water. You can volunteer solo or as part of a team.
Where to clean up
You can collect trash anywhere on the sand, around the walkways, under the pier, along the main boardwalk, in the pier parking lot, and in nearby city parks on the beach including the amphitheater.
Where not to clean up
Avoid stepping into the dunes, as this causes erosion. If you can safely reach an item without entering the dunes, feel free to pick it up.
If you encounter hazardous trash, handle it carefully or skip it entirely. Place any hazardous waste you do pick up in a sealed container using a tool to avoid direct contact. Never pick up needles or broken glass with your hands.
Consolidating trash and recycling
Bring everyone together about fifteen minutes before your end time to look through what was collected and consolidate smaller bags into larger ones.
If you want to separate recyclables like plastic bottles, you are welcome to do so, but there are no recycling bins on the beach. You will need to take recyclables home or to a local facility.
Where to place your trash bags
Place your tied trash bags next to any city trash can near the beach clocks. Do not place bags inside the cans. The city prefers them beside the cans for easier pickup and to avoid overflowing the containers.
Photos Take photos of: All participants (group photos work great!)The area cleanedA photo of your trash, tied up and placed next to the trash bins
Volunteer hours Your hours will be verified using your self reported entry and the photos you send. Hours are awarded one to one, with a maximum of three per day. Please log your time through the self reporting tool in your Volunteer Hub profile.
Notes
Volunteers do not all need large bags. Smaller bags are fine for cigarette butts and small debris.
These cleanup instructions work for any beach or public waterway access point in Duval County.
For teams
You may choose the date and time that works best for your group. Be mindful of weekend parking fees.
The organizer should register on the Volunteer Hub and create a team for their event.
Encourage participants to create their own Volunteer Hub profiles so they can explore more opportunities in the community.
After your cleanup, email Volunteer@uwnefl.org with:
• Photos
• Full names of participants
• Date and times of your cleanup
Be sure to log your hours before emailing, as we verify them once your message is received. Please keep in mind that our team is small and often out in the community, so we ask for three to five business days to respond and approve hours.
We will verify hours for all participants based on the information provided and can prepare a recognition letter for your team.
Agency: Volunteer Center of United Way Northeast Florida
Need Type: Volunteer
Date: Is Ongoing
Zip Code: 32250
Allow Groups: Yes
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