For Volunteers
2023 ICC GUIDELINES FOR VOLUNTEERS
BEFORE THE CLEANUP:
Register at the website. You will receive an email acknowledging your participation. You may also signify your interest to join by email: iccphilippines@gmail.com. Check website for available cleanup sites or contact a local ICC coordinator, such as, City/Municipal Govt., DENR/CENRO/PENRO, NGOs, socio-civic organizations, resort owners, etc.
Know the basic information about ICC and its mechanics through the website. Become familiar with the Volunteer Ocean Trash Data Form, the different debris listed and proper recording. Learn how to make proper estimations like: 1 sack of debris ≥ 7 kilograms (15 x .45) and 1000 meters=1 kilometer
If possible, attend an orientation meeting to be given by your Group Coordinator.
Invite your friends, classmates, family and neighbors to join you in the cleanup.
Prepare the following for ICC Day:
Facemasks, rubber gloves, sacks or net bags, Volunteer Ocean Trash Data Form, ballpens or pencils, hat/cap, alcohol or hand sanitizer, grabbers or tongs. If available, long stick with hook, wire scoop nets (good when tide is high), food and water
Attire:
Preferably long pants and long sleeves shirt or any t-shirt with your school/organization logo and color; rubber shoes or any closed shoes, hat or cap
Wear facemask and gloves
Advisories on cancellations and reset date of ICC due to bad weather conditions will be posted at our websites and facebook. However, rescheduling of local cleanups will be upon the discretion of the local ICC Coordinators.
Learn the basic health and safety protocols during the cleanup.
ICC DAY:
Be at the cleanup site by 6 - 7 AM and proceed to your assigned station to register. Members of a volunteer group do not have to register individually since a pre-registered list will be submitted by the Group Coordinator. Meanwhile, walk-in volunteers may register at any stations. Ocean Trash Data forms and sacks will be available at some stations.
Observe order during the kick-off ceremony.
Before proceeding to the cleanup area, SAFETY FIRST is the number 1 rule for all volunteers. Watch out for sharp and pointed objects, as well as, slippery surfaces. Participating children will be tightly observed.
Apply what you have learned on debris/trash collection and data recording. Remember what debris to record, use of tick-marks and proper estimations. Do not record natural items, such as, coconut husk, driftwood, seaweed, & water lilies. Report to your coordinator any dead or entangled wildlife. If possible, recyclable items, such as, glass bottles, plastic bags and water bottles will be segregated.
Take as many photos as you can.
Go over the Ocean Trash Data Form, check for missing information (i.e., site name and location, name of school and coordinator, weight of trash, number of bags, etc.) before submitting it to your Group Coordinator or the Receiving Area. Every detail of data is important.
IMPORTANT TIPS ON TRASH COLLECTING:
Group yourselves into 4-5 members and collect only the debris you can carry. Do the segregation and recording in an area where it is shady, safe and far from the water or waves. One member will be in charge of data recording. Use tick marks and numbers, not words for the total count. Concentrate data recording in just 1 sack or bag. After recording, return trash back into the sack or bag. Determine its weight using a scale or estimations (i.e., 1 sack of trash=7 kg). Be sure filled sacks are brought to the hauling area.
AFTER ICC DAY:
If unable to submit your trash data form during ICC day, you can send it by:
E-mail: iccphilippines@gmail.com
On-line: https://sites.google.com/site/iccphilippines
You may also submit a mobile shot of your data form (front and back) by email, provided it is clear and complete
Send your high-resolution pictures in Jpegs and videos, as well as, stories during the cleanup by email. We may use your pictures for the Philippine ICC Report to Ocean Conservancy.
Inquire about individual certificates from your Group Coordinator .