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Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride

October 4, 2026

Any volunteer under the age of 18 needs a parental signature on volunteer application/waiver
Any volunteer under the age of 16 needs to be accompanied by a parent/guardian (the exception to this is if a minor is volunteering as part of an organized group like a team, and they have adult supervision, like a coach or teacher, it is OK for their parent/guardian not to be there)
The Coalition reserves the right to establish a minimum volunteer age, particularly for activities such as Land Stewardship

Group should call or email volunteer coordinator to discuss their group, what type of opportunities they're interested in, etc.
Then the group volunteer application needs to be completed. A contact for the group can complete most of it but all participants need to write and sign their names on the application
Form needs to be submitted before volunteering

Monitoring (Baywatchers and Baykeeper support)
Land Stewardship (Volunteer Workdays and Adopt-a-Reserve).
Community Engagement (Bay Adventure support, Youth Programs, Onset Bay Center Free Community Day support)
Signature Events (Buzzards Bay Swim, Watershed Ride)
Administrative
Add Photo/Video (sometimes we ask for volunteers to serve as videographers or photographers at our Bay Adventures or Signature Events)

Volunteer Spotlight!

Al Humphrey has been a dedicated Baywatcher and volunteer for over 20 years. From early mornings in the field to long days at our signature events, Al consistently shows up with reliability and a strong sense of purpose. Whether he’s monitoring the health of the Bay or lending a hand behind the scenes, Al’s willingness to step in wherever needed has made him an invaluable part of our team. We are deeply grateful for Al’s continued support and the many ways he contributes to protecting and celebrating the Bay.