
Clean Beaches, Happy Souls – Donate Today!
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Your Paradise, Your Impact – Help Keep Mykonos Beautiful! Give a little back to keep Mykonos beaches pristine. Our Sweat Vacay wellness hospitality volunteers, yogis, and cycling instructors work in their spare time to keep the sand and water clean for all the island's visitors + residents. Sun, Sand, and Support – Keep Our Shores Sparkling!
Launching a large-scale beach cleanup requires funding for various expenses. Here's a breakdown of potential costs:
1. Planning & Coordination
Permits & Legal Fees: $500 – $5,000 (varies by location & government requirements)
Insurance (Liability Coverage): $500 – $3,000
Subtotal: $1,000 – $8,000
2. Volunteer Support & Logistics
Volunteer Incentives (T-shirts, hats, giveaways): $5 – $15 per person × 500 volunteers = $2,500 – $7,500
Food & Beverages: $5 – $10 per volunteer = $2,500 – $5,000
Transportation (buses, vans, fuel costs): $1,000 – $5,000
First Aid & Safety Supplies: $500 – $2,000
Subtotal: $6,500 – $19,500
3. Cleanup Supplies & Equipment
Trash Bags, Recycling Bins: $500 – $2,000
Gloves, Protective Gear: $1 – $3 per volunteer × 500 = $500 – $1,500
Grabbers & Scoopers: $10 – $30 per unit × 100 = $1,000 – $3,000
Boats/Kayaks for Offshore Cleanup: $2,000 – $10,000 (rentals & fuel)
Drones for Surveillance: $500 – $3,000 (rent or purchase)
Subtotal: $4,500 – $19,500
4. Waste Disposal & Recycling
Hauling & Dumping Fees: $1,000 – $10,000 (depends on waste volume & local rates)
Recycling Processing: $500 – $5,000
Subtotal: $1,500 – $15,000
5. Marketing & Outreach
Website & Social Media Ads: $1,000 – $5,000
Printed Materials (Posters, Flyers, Banners): $500 – $2,500
PR & Media Coverage (Photography, Videography, Press Releases): $2,000 – $7,000
Subtotal: $3,500 – $14,500
6. Post-Cleanup Efforts
Data Collection & Reporting: $500 – $2,000
Thank You Event (for volunteers & sponsors): $2,000 – $7,500
Educational Programs (workshops, online content): $1,000 – $5,000
Subtotal: $3,500 – $14,500
Total Estimated Budget
Minimum: ~$22,500
Maximum: ~$91,000
Organizer
Lauren Demarest
Organizer
Naples, FL