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
- —One-off Earth Day cleanups don't build community — you want monthly action with the same crew.
- —You want to give back in Point Loma but don't know which ocean nonprofits are trustworthy and BIPOC-led.
- —Volunteer tourism charges fees to 'help' — the logic feels backwards for Point Loma working households.
Lo que cambia cuando los jóvenes entran al agua
- Bilingual volunteer briefings and materials — 17% households in Point Loma fully included.
- Cultural competency training for every direct-youth volunteer — mentor BIPOC teens respectfully.
- Skills-based roles available — logistics, marketing, tutoring, photography, translation for Point Loma professionals.
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.
Volunteer with Un Mar from Point Loma is part of BIPOC-led Cali-Baja ocean equity movement — mentorship and stewardship as community infrastructure, not charity tourism.
Por qué Point Loma importa para nuestra misión
When we say free for Point Loma youth, we mean wetsuits, soft-tops, rashguards, sunscreen, transportation, and instruction — the full stack commercial programs charge $50–$150 per session for.
From Point Loma's Title I schools to the sand, our pipeline is built on real partnerships — not generic 'serving the area' language. Every cohort names the schools, beaches, and community orgs involved.
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.
How often are beach cleanup volunteer events?+
Monthly cleanups across Oceanside, Imperial Beach, Cardiff, and partner sites accessible from Point Loma. Quarterly workshops deepen advocacy skills for volunteers ready to organize beyond debris removal.
Do I need a background check to volunteer?+
Direct-youth volunteers (after-school mentorship, program support) complete a background check paid by Un Mar. Cleanup-only volunteers from Point Loma may not need full youth clearance — roles are matched to requirements at orientation.
¿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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