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Clean Ocean FoundationBecome a WaveMaker Volunteer

The amount of garbage dumped in the world's oceans each year is three times the weight of fish caught from them.

No matter what your age, experience or abilities, you can make a difference in the campaign to make the ocean free from pollution.

Everybody has a skill and we need to know what yours is!

Whether you can change a washer, call up talk back radio, find time to conduct a beach survey or spearhead a Clean Ocean campaign we want to work with you.

Volunteer opportunities include:

* Editing / publications
* Fundraising
* Grant / Submission writing
* Clean Ocean Odyssey
* Research
* WaveMaker Ocean Ambassadors
* Media Watch / Monitoring on water issues
* Database maintenance


Make a Donation

Your small change can make the difference

Clean Ocean Foundation relies solely on membership and fundraising activities. By making a donation to Clean Ocean your contributions go directly towards our campaigning, community awareness and education program. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Your Say....

We value your opinion

We value our members and supporters views. If you have a topic you would like to raise for discussion or just an idea to contribute to our current campaigns please let us know.

Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone Clean Ocean at (03) 5988 6768.


Report Pollution

Let us know

Keeping an eye on unauthorized pollution is everyone responsibility. If you notice an unusual or irregular pollution spill, please let us know at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (03) 5988 6768 and the following responsible authorities:

EPA - www.epa.vic.gov.au
Parks Victoria www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
Your local Council - www.(CouncilName).vic.gov.au



Lend a Hand


We would appreciate your help

Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organisation. If you have a couple hours a week, or even more,
then we have a great range of varied activities for you get involved in. Volunteers are needed to
assist on weekends at stalls and markets, conduct and interoperate research, help with general administrative
tasks and a whole lot of other fun and interesting tasks. Either call us on (03) 5988 6768 or
email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


Help Us Raise Funds

Ways you can help:

Sign up new members

If you have a friend or know someone that you think would like to be a WaveMaker give them a membership form today

Hold ya own event
The only limit is your imagination. Some people donate instead of receiving presents on special occasions, others hold music gigs or an office party. If you got a plan, drop us a line: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Join our Membership Recruitment Team Casual Employment
Are you passionate about our oceans, are you motivated and able to inspire others. Then this may be job for you. We are interested in speaking to people that have direct sales, telemarketing, customer service experience or are just passionate about our cause. This role is school hours friendly, and offers an opportuntity to earn extra income. Please call Clean Ocean on (03) 5988 6768.
The Clean Ocean Odyssey - Fundraising with attitude!
Imagine riding away on your very own Clean Ocean Odyssey - Register now and you could be at beautiful Samoa in twelve months time.

To register for Clean Ocean Odyssey you can assist Clean Ocean Foundation in closing ocean outfalls across Australia.
Clean Ocean Foundation and World Surfaris have chosen Sa' Moana for its great surf, cultural experiences and environmental practices.
To join Clean Ocean Odyssey you will make a personal contribution of $400 to Clean Ocean Foundation and a commitment to raise another $4000 on our behalf. Upon reaching your target Clean Ocean and World Surfaris will present you a travel voucher for a superb 7 day stay at Sa' Moana Resort. To register for Clean Ocean Odyssey call (03) (03) 5988 6768, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or download pdf forms here.


Assist in our Research

Do you have the skills to help?
Do you have research or analytical skills?
We need to be continually building our knowledge and information base. If this is something you feel you would be able to help with and are able to make a regular commitment to the cause, please email us - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone (03) 5988 6768.