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Volunteer downloads

Start your volunteer experience today by downloading the volunteer application form and information booklet.

Testimonials

  • "I walk away with from this feeling like so much has happened, so much was achieved and there are so many stories to tell and a lot of great experiences to share" - Raffael Schmidt
  • "I just want to thanks all the WAVES staff for the 2 weeks that I spent in this very special place that I will visit again and again, for sure." - Caio
  • This is a great stop-off for people spending an extended time in South America. - Marieke
  • It's a great atmosphere for teamwork and cooperation. - Jeremy Koons
  • You get to interact every day with the townspeople and learn about a way of life that is probably foreign to most. - Will Moritz

Donate

Help enrich the lives of local youth today!

SebastianPhoto thanks to: Forest Woodward

How your donations make an impact

Salaries of local English, Entrepreneurship and Environmental instructors in coastal Peru

Since 2009, over 100 Peruvian youth demonstrated the ability to communicate with tourists in basic English, properly dispose of waste and/or advocate for their beach environment.  Henry and Dario have gone on to start their own small businesses and attend culinary school because of their participation in the WAVES programs.

* For $20 you can sponsor a class.

Building and art supplies for community projects

In 2009, volunteers and community members together built a structure to house educational activities where youth painted a mural of their vision for the future of their community. Today youth are learning skills to launch local businesses and increase their families’ income.  Education that leads to more education and jobs.

* A $50 donation will help fund community & education projects that provide healthy outlets for creative expression.

Surfing, swimming and first aid equipment, supplies, and materials

Over 50 youth have learned to swim because of WAVES programming, reducing their risk of drowning and improving their health. 5 youth have been trained in first aid, some of the only people in their community ready to take action in the case of an emergency.

* $200 supports the maintenance, storage and replacement of equipment and supplies for 1 month.

Donate a gift

Gift a donation today.  Simply click on the donate button and indicate the person’s name (and email address if you’d like a message sent to them) and amount you’d like to give.

Become a WAVES-maker

We’re looking for 300 investors that contribute $10 a month (or more) to support the ongoing costs in Lobitos.   Becoming a member at this level will stabilize revenue and allow us to plan better when volunteer visits fluctuate.  Investors will receive an exclusive photo from Lobitos each month, taken that month. Start a recurring donation now.

Where your money goes

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