About Volunteer with Hawaii Youth (Surf Mentor) - Ongoing

Make a difference in the life of Hawaii youth and become a surf mentor.

During sessions, mentors act as “Surf Buddies,” coaching youth in the water, cheering them on, and offering assistance. Spirit Sessions staff members and instructors conduct surf lessons and are also in the water, offering support. Mentors help youth journal their experiences and offer their perspectives and life-skills wisdom in talk circles. Mentors are invited to share their manaʻo (knowledge) and often take the lead in pre-surf stretching and sharing in the lesson.

This is a recurring volunteer position.
You will be paired with a mentee to work together with 1:1 for the duration of sessions + attend an initial Mentor Orientation.

Time commitment:
(1) 4-hour Mentor Orientation on a Saturday
(8) Consecutive Saturday mornings or afternoons at Kuhio Beach in Waikiki (by the Duke Statue).

**We run 3 sessions per year (Spring, Fall, and Summer) so please reach out if you're interested and we can share specific dates!**

Requirements:
* Are at least a beginner/low intermediate-level surfer (able to catch waves, paddle, and be comfortable on a longboard)
*Bonus but not required if you're an intermediate/ advanced surfer
* Embody and demonstrate healthy life choices (even if your path has been a bit bumpy, we welcome those who have made course corrections and are currently walking a healthier lifestyle!)
* Are a minimum of 21+ years old by the time sessions begin
* Are dedicated, reliable, caring, and patient

Please Note: all mentors are background checked.

Application Process

- Volunteer Mentor Application Form
- FBI Fingerprinting Background Check (Paid by us)
- Media Release Form