PRESQUE ISLE STATE PARK
VOLUNTEER POSITION
Volunteer Position Title: Adopt a Beach
Site: Presque Isle State Park
Position Description:
- Will be provided with clean-up supplies such as bags and gloves
- Can choose a favorite beach location or be assigned one by the park Educator
- You should be able to walk on sandy beach and pick up litter and record each piece of litter on a data card that will be provided to you and check off each item.
- Put the bags of litter in a dumpster or leave the bag along the road for maintenance to pick up
- Please return any items such as clipboards, pencils, extra bags and gloves, and the data card
Time Requirements:
- Adopt a beach dates are Saturdays May 2, June 6, July 11, August 15, and October 17 of 2026.
- Each session runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- You can pick up litter for an hour or all three if you choose
Skills/Training:
- You will be shown your location on a park map
- Able to fill out a data card which will be returned to the Educator when you’re finished
- You must be able to drive to your location or have a means to get to your location
Uniform:
- Wear the prescribed volunteer vest, T-shirt and/or hat while cleaning up.
- Professional, appropriate dress for being on a beach picking up litter
- You may also wear an official Alliance for the Great Lakes volunteer shirt if you are supplied with one, supplies are limited
Evaluation:
DCNR staff will perform evaluations of performance and provide feedback for development
