Volunteer Opportunity Details:
| Last updated on April 27, 2010 |
Are you looking for an excuse to hang out on the beach? Do you care about protecting Hawaii’s beaches and reefs? If so, please consider volunteering with Reef Watch Waikiki. You will help to restore the health of Māmala Bay, learn more about the natural and cultural history of Waikīkī, and have the chance meet like-minded people from your community dedicated to responsible use of marine resources.
As a Beach Watch volunteer, you will conduct human use surveys and interact with beach-goers as you monitor one of ten zones that collectively span the length of the Waikīkī coastline. Each one-hour survey will assess the types of human activities and environmental threats present in the water and on the beach within your selected survey zone. Essentially, you will be counting and recording what people are doing on the beach and in the water. The data collected will be compiled into our Human Use Monitoring Program database, and over time, will create a clearer picture of how human behavior is affecting Waikīkī. This information will guide future efforts to improve the health and vitality of Māmala Bay through marine education programs, stewardship projects, and outreach to area businesses and other user groups to become better stewards of the bay’s beaches and reefs.
Duties & Expectations:
- Conduct human use surveys at field sites along the Waikīkī coastline
- Interact with beach-goers, answering questions about Reef Watch Waikīkī and the natural environment
- Ensure that the information you share with the public is accurate and presented in a nonthreatening manner
- Show consideration for, and working as a member of a team with, program staff and other volunteers
- Follow all the guidelines and policies established by Reef Watch Waikīkī
Minimum Commitment:
One or Two beach surveys per week
Training Provided.
Desired Qualifications (helpful, but not required):
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