Galveston Beach Ambassador Program

The Coastal Zone Management crew picks up over 2,000,000 pounds of trash from the 32 miles of beachfront on Galveston Island every year. With the number growing larger every year, the Park Board began a discussion with the community of Galveston, dubbed as the 'Let's Talk Trash' Roundtable Series. The series was an opportunity for locals to identify problems and solutions with the Park Board in order to mitigate the amount of trash that ends up on the sand or in the sea.

The Park Board noticed many dedicated individuals cleaning the beaches of Galveston on their own initiative and created the Galveston Beach Ambassador Program to highlight these individuals, provide resources, and create an open communication line for observations and data collected throughout the ambassador's cleaning efforts. 

The Galveston Beach Ambassador Program was launched in the fall of 2022 as a result of the 'Let's Talk Trash' Roundtable Series. 

Are you interested in applying to be a Galveston Beach Ambassador? Apply to be a Galveston Beach Ambassador!

Galveston Beach Ambassadors

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Galveston Beach Ambassador Requirements

In order to be a Galveston Beach Ambassador, an individual must:

  • Must be at least 18 years old and commit to the following:
    • Picking up trash a minimum of once a week
    • Reporting the amount of trash collected to the Park Board's Environmental Coordinator for data collection purposes
    • Exemplifying kindness, a willingness to help, and a positive attitude when completing Beach Ambassador duties
    • Lending an extra hand for beach cleaning after holiday weekends or during times of high visitor volume 
    • Complete training to be a Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA)
    • Maintain an open line of communication with the Park Board's Environmental Coordinator
    • Complete and submit an application form

What are the benefits?

  • Leaving a positive impact on the community
  • Knowing you helped protect wildlife
  • Open line of communication with the Park Board's Environmental Coordinator
  • Beach cleaning backpack with cleaning supplies and Park Board goodies

Who's a good fit to be a Galveston Beach Ambassador?

  • Anyone who champions environmental sustainability
  • Anyone who champions beach recreation
  • Anyone who champions Galveston
  • Anyone who wants to give back to their community
  • Anyone who loves the beach

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