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 The San Francisco-based non-profit,
Surf For Life, has announced that it has opened up
registration for its 2010 volunteer program for surfers who want to
make a difference for local children and communities near
world-class breaks. Supported by surf icons such as 2-time World
Longboard Champion
Cori Schumacher and Donald Takayama, the upcoming
February and March 2010 program places weekly teams of
10-12 volunteers to help hands-on with construction and community
projects that directly benefit the children of Puerto Viejo, Costa
Rica, and of the indigenous BriBri tribe. In operation of its
second year, Surf for Life's fun-filled, "volun-tourism" trips
enable participants to intimately experience foreign cultures and
great waves.
Cori Schumacher says, "I am excited by the opportunity
offered by Surf For Life to experience an amazing surf trip coupled
with helping Puerto Viejo's BriBri people in 2010. I have always
wanted to leave more than just wax, stickers and footprints in the
sand on surf trips. Some of the most amazing surf breaks in the
world are in areas inhabited by people who live in the world's worst
conditions. Working with groups of people who not only understand
this but seek to actively engage in transforming this reality
fulfills that part of me that yearns to leave this earth a better
place for my having been in it."
 Surf
for Life is a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to channel the
common interests and energy of surfers to get involved with hands-on
social and economic development projects near top surf breaks.
Its travel programs are open to anyone -- experienced surfers,
beginners, and non-surfers alike. Architects, designers and
others with applicable skills are also encouraged.
Surf
for Life is planning to also roll out trips to other locations
around the world in the near future. To learn more about their
programs, to register, and to view their recent video about their
2009 work in Playa Hermosa, please visit
www.surfforlife.org.
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