Location: Skidaway Island State Park, approximately 15–25 minutes from central Savannah

The morning begins with a volunteer litter cleanup along designated trails, marsh edges, and accessible shoreline or park areas. After the cleanup and a short break, the group gathers under a picnic shelter or open pavilion for an educational session on clean-water chemistry, followed by informal conversation and a dedicated job and career information area.

White Star supplies gloves, bags, safety vests, basic tools, water, light snacks, and a simple lunch. The company partners with park staff and, if possible, a local group such as Keep Savannah Beautiful or a riverkeeper organization for logistics and added reach. Prizes are provided for trash collection.

Children and teens — Participate in the cleanup under adult supervision. They can also join hands-on education stations afterward, observing simple demonstrations of how surfactants and cleaning products interact with water, surface tension, and basic ideas about biodegradability and responsible use.

Parents and working-age adults — Join cleanup crews, help organize or supervise groups, and take part in the educational discussion. The job booth gives them a practical reason to stay and speak with company representatives.

Structure of the Day

1. Arrival and briefing — Check-in, safety talk, distribution of supplies, and a short overview of cleanup zones.

2. Cleanup period — Volunteers work in small groups for 60–90 minutes. Trash is collected, sorted where practical, and staged for proper disposal.

3. Transition and refreshments — Everyone reconvenes, washes up, and enjoys water and snacks while the educational area is prepared. Prizes are handed out.

4. Clean Water Chemistry session — White Star chemists or technical staff lead an accessible talk and demonstrations. Topics remain practical and tied to the company’s work with surfactants and specialty formulations: how cleaning agents work in water, why formulation choices matter for performance and the environment, simple observations of surface tension or emulsification, and everyday tips for responsible product use. The emphasis is on curiosity and real-world relevance rather than technical jargon.

5. Job and information booth — A clearly marked table or tent is staffed by White Star employees, including operators, quality-control or lab staff, safety personnel, and possibly HR staff or supervisors. Adults can ask about current or upcoming openings, roles at a surfactant and specialty chemical plant, preferred skills or training, workplace culture, and pathways from local technical programs, including Savannah Tech. Printed materials, a simple signup sheet for follow-up, and informal conversation keep the booth low-pressure and useful. Students and parents can also learn about internships, job-shadowing, and chemical-industry career paths.