Shoreline Users Resource Force, or SURF will be holding a training course required for volunteers at the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station located at the Navarre Beach Park at 8638 Blue Heron Court on Friday, July 30 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

SURF volunteers are stationed on Navarre Beach to provide information and answer questions from beach visitors and residents about beach and water safety, coastal habitats, wildlife, clean-up response, beach conditions, seafood safety and the Navarre Beach "Leave No Trace Behind" ordinance. Volunteers will also help with oil reconnaissance by watching and reporting changing beach conditions. Due to the complex nature of oil cleanup, coupled with health and safety concerns, volunteers are not allowed to participate in clean up activities.

Teams of volunteers are stationed at public beach access walkovers, Navarre Beach Park and the pier for three hour shifts from 9 a.m. to noon, noon to 3 p.m. or 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

To register for the training courses, contact Santa Rosa County Help Thy Neighbor Volunteer Center at (850) 983-5223 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  For more information contact Chris Verlinde at (850) 623-3868 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .