Our Team

Choosing eco-friendly is a commitment to a brighter, greener tomorrow.

How to Become a Volunteer

1

Sign Up

Fill out our volunteer form and tell us about yourself and your interests.

2

Get Matched

We will connect you with a local team leader in your area or help you start a new team.

3

Join a Cleanup

Attend your first cleanup event and meet fellow caretakers in your community.

4

Make It Regular

Become a regular volunteer and help us organize monthly cleanups in your area.

What to Bring

Reusable water bottle

Stay hydrated without single-use plastic

Sunscreen & hat

Protect yourself from sun exposure

Sturdy closed-toe shoes

For safety on uneven terrain

Work gloves

We provide gloves, but bring your own if preferred

Comfortable clothing

Clothes you don't mind getting dirty

Positive attitude!

The most important thing to bring

Safety & Insurance

Your safety is our priority. All cleanup events are supervised by trained team leaders. We provide safety briefings before every event and ensure all necessary equipment is available. Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

All registered volunteers are covered by our volunteer insurance policy during official Planet Caretakers events.

Volunteer Opportunities

Find the right role for you and start making a difference.

Beach Cleanup

Beach Cleanup Volunteer

Join our regular coastal cleanups removing trash and debris from beaches across Portugal.

Multiple locations, Portugal

Underwater Cleanup

Underwater Caretaker

Certified divers can join our underwater cleanup operations removing debris from the ocean floor.

Various coastal locations

Team Leader

Team Leader

Lead your own local cleanup team. We provide training, resources, and ongoing support.

Anywhere in the world

Education

Education Ambassador

Help spread environmental awareness through school visits, workshops, and community events.

Portugal & worldwide

Portugal Team Leaders

Ana Brites

Ericeira, Portugal

Bárbara Camões

Cascais, Portugal

Andreia

Sintra, Portugal

Diana Tavares

Almada, Portugal

diogo amaral

Diogo Amaral

Figueira da Foz, Portugal

Filipa Marques

Oeiras, Portugal

Katia

Meco, Portugal

Kristine

Fonte da Telha, Portugal

Maria Gabriela

Ericeira, Portugal

Marta Iva

Monte da Caparica, Portugal

Pedro Trevidic

Setúbal, Portugal

Rita Martins

Lisboa, Portugal

tania garfinho

Tânia Garfinho

Trafaria, Portugal

Worldwide Leaders

maddie howarth

Maddie Howarth

United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Pike

Malawi, Malawi

Modou

Gambia, Gambia

Himal

Nepal, Nepal

Ollin Lak'ech

Ollin Lak'ech

Tepoztlán, Mexico

Want to get involved?

Together, we can turn awareness into action.