“Surfing is a metaphor for life: Waves come and go ~ We learn to respond with courage, balance, and joy.”
Surfrider Spirit Sessions Ohana is growing! We are looking for Surf Mentors of all abilities for our fall session! If you are interested in becoming a mentor, or know someone, please contact Sam or Scott:
sam@surferspirit.org, 721-5662
scott@surferspirit.org, 721-5966
We are currently seeking 15 male and 15 female volunteer Surf Mentors for each session. If you are thinking of mentoring, or for more info, contact: admin@surferspirit.org or visit:http://surferspirit.org/index.php/volunteer/
Fall Session: Sept 10 - November 5
Minimum Requirements:
-At least 23 years old -Pass criminal background check
-Can surf comfortably -Available 8 Saturdays in a row
We are also looking for "floating" mentors who cannot commit to the 8 Saturdays
Sessions are held at Kuhio Beach, Waikiki, just Ewa of the Duke Statue.
Girls Session: 7:30am-11:30am
Boys Session: 12:30pm-4:30pm
Boards, rashguards, and lunch provided.
Surfrider Spirit Sessions is an IRS 501(c)(3) Hawai'i non-profit organization that aims to create and deliver holistic, ocean-based experiential education, mentoring programs and activities that connect, enhance, and fill in the gaps within existing nonprofit programs serving adjudicated, at-risk, or vulnerable youth, and to teach ocean awareness and environmental sensitivity to the general community.
"The best thing about the program is the people. They're so supportive and encouraging. They care. They make you feel like family." ~Crystal
"I am happy because I met a lot of people who are really caring, loving, and helpful. The best thing about this program is the people because they are what makes it fun!" ~Sarah
"The mentors are awesome! I didn't think we'd get along at first, but they taught me some cool things and it was fun hanging out with them, even when they gave me a hard time. They pushed me to do things I didn't think I could do." ~Kainoalani