Un Mar de Colores · Point Loma, CA
Join Free Monthly Cleanups as a Point Loma Volunteer
Adults 18+ welcome — beach cleanups, youth mentorship, event logistics, and community organizing across San Diego.
Un Mar de Colores ofrece volunteer programs gratuitas para jóvenes de Point Loma de 18+ años, directamente en la costa de Point Loma. Sirviendo a una comunidad del 34% BIPOC (32,000 residentes), nuestra instrucción se lleva a cabo en Sunset Cliffs y Garbage Beach, con entrenadores bilingües certificados y todo el equipo proporcionado. La inscripción prioritaria es para estudiantes de Point Loma High, Cabrillo Elementary.
Horario — programa en Point Loma
Ongoing (monthly events + weekly program support) · Completamente gratis
Quizás sientes esto
- —Eco-volunteer events feel white-dominated — you don't see yourself in the cleanup flyer photos.
- —You tried volunteering at a school but paperwork and liability fears blocked you before you started.
- —Volunteer sign-up pages are confusing — you registered once and never heard back from organizers.
Lo que cambia cuando los jóvenes entran al agua
- Join a movement, not a transaction — Point Loma volunteers build ocean equity with lasting relationships.
- Monthly beach cleanup volunteer roles — supplies provided, bilingual briefings, citizen science training.
- Background check paid by Un Mar — Point Loma adults aren't charged to volunteer with youth.
Por qué operamos este programa en Point Loma
Point Loma's Sunset Cliffs coastline is too advanced for beginner instruction, but our Point Loma youth cohorts travel to OB Pier and Dog Beach for water sessions, with dryland instruction at Cabrillo National Monument and Point Loma Nazarene University (our educational partner). The Kumeyaay coastal history of the peninsula is woven into every Point Loma cohort curriculum.
- Población
- 32,000
- Residentes BIPOC
- 34%
- Hogares hispanohablantes
- 17%
- Distancia a la playa
- En la costa
Volunteer Programs en Point Loma — Lo que debes saber
Beach cleanup volunteers from Point Loma receive supplies, bilingual safety briefings, citizen science training, and certificates of service — no registration fees unlike some eco-tourism 'volunteer' experiences.
Youth mentorship volunteers for Ocean Stewards after-school support Point Loma teens Tuesday–Thursday — tutoring, environmental literacy, and Thursday beach days near Sunset Cliffs and Garbage Beach. Background check paid by Un Mar.
Por qué Point Loma importa para nuestra misión
Recruitment in Point Loma runs through counselors, teachers, and community partners who know which students need this most. We don't run open enrollment chaos — we build intentional cohorts.
Serving Point Loma means meeting families where they are: San Diego schools, community centers, and partner orgs that already hold trust. We don't wait for families to find the beach — we bring youth to the water.
Socios comunitarios locales en Point Loma
En asociación con el San Diego Unified School District y organizaciones comunitarias locales, reclutamos jóvenes de 2+ escuelas Título I.
Distrito escolar y escuelas Título I
- San Diego Unified School District
- •Point Loma High
- •Cabrillo Elementary
Socios comunitarios
- ◆Cabrillo National Monument (NPS)
- ◆Point Loma Nazarene University
- ◆Point Loma Library
Currículo del programa
Volunteers are the backbone of Un Mar de Colores. Monthly beach cleanups, weekly after-school program support, annual Surf Fiesta events, and ongoing community organizing all rely on volunteers from across San Diego County. We welcome adult volunteers (18+) with a range of skill sets and time commitments — from single-event cleanup volunteers to weekly mentors supporting Ocean Stewards. All volunteers complete a free orientation and a paid background check, and we provide cultural competency training to every direct-youth volunteer.
- →Volunteer orientation and safety
- →Background check and youth-safety training
- →Cultural competency training
- →Program-specific coaching (if direct-youth volunteer)
- →Event logistics and setup
- →Community organizing and advocacy
Qué se incluye — Gratis para cada joven de Point Loma
- ✓Free volunteer training
- ✓Background check paid by Un Mar
- ✓Volunteer appreciation events
- ✓Professional development hours
- ✓Branded volunteer gear
- ✓Certificate of service for school/work
Por qué Un Mar de Colores
Our coaches include graduates of the Surf Athletic Scholarship program and bilingual educators who reflect the BIPOC communities we serve. We partner with 15+ Title I schools across North County and San Diego.
Lo que dice nuestra comunidad
“"He used to approach new activities with extreme anxiety — to the point where sometimes we couldn't even get out of the car. Now he goes much deeper into the water."”
Preguntas frecuentes — Volunteer Programs en Point Loma
How do I sign up to volunteer from Point Loma?+
Contact Un Mar de Colores or complete our volunteer interest form. Attend free orientation, complete training matched to your role, and background check if mentoring youth. We'll match Point Loma adults to cleanup, event, or mentorship tracks.
Is volunteering with Un Mar free for Point Loma adults?+
Yes — 100% free. Orientation and training cost nothing. Un Mar pays background checks for direct-youth volunteers — typically $40–$75 elsewhere. No participation fees or gear purchases for Point Loma volunteers.
Are volunteer roles bilingual in Point Loma?+
Yes — bilingual briefings and materials are standard. In Point Loma, where 17% of households are Spanish-speaking, cleanup and event instructions are provided in English and Spanish.
¿Los programas de Volunteer Programs en Point Loma son realmente gratuitos?+
Sí. Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores en Point Loma son 100% gratuitos. Proporcionamos trajes de neopreno 3/2mm, tablas de surf, transporte desde escuelas asociadas como Point Loma High, Cabrillo Elementary, e instrucción bilingüe certificada. El financiamiento proviene de la San Diego Foundation, subvenciones comunitarias y donantes individuales.
¿Dónde se realizan exactamente las lecciones en Point Loma?+
Las lecciones principales se realizan en Sunset Cliffs. Todas las sesiones de agua ocurren dentro de las zonas salvavidas de la bandera.
¿Qué edades son elegibles en Point Loma?+
Servimos a jóvenes de 18+ años. Nuestra Beca One Ocean cubre las edades 6-12, Ocean Stewards After-School sirve a 13-17, y las Becas Atléticas de Surf están disponibles para jóvenes competitivos a través de nuestras asociaciones con San Diego Unified School District.
¿Cómo inscribo a mi hijo/a?+
Contáctenos a través de nuestra página de contacto. La inscripción prioritaria se otorga a estudiantes de Point Loma High, Cabrillo Elementary y otras escuelas de Título I en San Diego Unified School District. Los grupos de verano suelen llenarse con 3-4 semanas de anticipación.
¿Listo para entrar al agua?
Free means free. No hidden fees, no gear costs, no transportation charges for Point Loma participants.
Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores son gratuitos para jóvenes de Point Loma. Contáctanos para inscribirte, hacer voluntariado, o apoyar el movimiento.
Un Mar de Colores es una organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3) liderada por personas BIPOC, basada en Oceanside, California. Ofrecemos programación gratuita de surf, océano y educación ambiental para jóvenes en San Diego y Tijuana — conectando culturas, costas y comunidades desde 2018.
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