The Wave Project - Volunteers

Local Area
Countywide (all of Cornwall)
Role description

Over the past 10 years, surf therapy has become an established form of therapeutic support for both mental and physical health. It is recognised by the NHS in the UK as an effective form of therapy for children and young people at risk of mental ill-health and is also used by the Police and Blue Light services as therapy for serving officers and professionals.

Surf therapy has been our core project for over a decade and lies at the heart of what we do.

Our surf therapy programmes offer young people aged 8 to 21 the opportunity to participate in a specialised surf therapy session once a week for six weeks. Each young person is paired with a volunteer surf mentor and receives one-to-one support appropriate to their needs for the duration of the course.

We support children and young people who experience a range of physical and mental health issues, social deprivation or social isolation. Young people attending our courses are supported through surfing to build confidence and self-esteem, develop resilience, and make friends.

Volunteer - Get Involved

Our charity is built on volunteers. The generosity of our amazing extended Wave Project family helps us to continue our Surf Therapy courses and Surf Club and, with endless opportunities to lend a hand, we will never have enough volunteers. Whether you would like to become a surf mentor, shop assistant, events volunteer, office intern or fundraiser we would love to hear from you.

For more information please visit our website www.waveproject.co.uk

Type of activity
Admin and Office
Befriending, Coaching and Mentoring
Events & Stewarding
Fundraising and Campaigning
Retail Shops and Warehouse
Location for Volunteering Activity
Cornwall
Volunteering days
Monday Morning
Monday Afternoon
Tuesday Morning
Tuesday Afternoon
Wednesday Morning
Wednesday Afternoon
Thursday Morning
Thursday Afternoon
Friday Morning
Friday Afternoon
Saturday Morning
Saturday Afternoon
Sunday Morning
Sunday Afternoon
Flexible Days
The Wave Project

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Address

6 Fore street
Newquay
TR7 1LN
United Kingdom

Email address for volunteer applications