Un Mar de Colores · Santee, CA
Free Volunteer Training for Santee Adults 18+
Partnership with ocean stewardship cleanups — Santee volunteers deepen into movement leadership.
Un Mar de Colores ofrece volunteer programs gratuitas para jóvenes de Santee de 18+ años, con transporte gratuito de 17 millas desde Santee a nuestras playas de enseñanza. Sirviendo a una comunidad del 38% BIPOC (58,895 residentes), nuestra instrucción se lleva a cabo en OB Pier (17 miles) y Coronado Central (16 miles), con entrenadores bilingües certificados y todo el equipo proporcionado. La inscripción prioritaria es para estudiantes de Hill Creek Elementary, Cajon Park Elementary.
Horario — programa en Santee
Ongoing (monthly events + weekly program support) · Completamente gratis
Quizás sientes esto
- —You have limited time but deep commitment — nobody offered single-event cleanup entry without weekly obligation.
- —You want to support BIPOC youth without savior narratives — training on how to mentor respectfully is rare.
- —Eco-volunteer events feel white-dominated — you don't see yourself in the cleanup flyer photos.
Lo que cambia cuando los jóvenes entran al agua
- Free volunteer orientation — clear roles, safety protocols, and movement context before your first event.
- Monthly beach cleanup volunteer roles — supplies provided, bilingual briefings, citizen science training.
- Community organizing and advocacy training for volunteers ready to deepen beyond cleanups.
Por qué operamos este programa en Santee
Santee is an East County city home to Santee School District (approximately 6,000 students). Our Santee cohort travels 17 miles to OB Pier for water programming, making Santee one of our more transportation-intensive partnerships. Hill Creek and Cajon Park Elementary are our Title I partnership schools.
- Población
- 58,895
- Residentes BIPOC
- 38%
- Hogares hispanohablantes
- 17%
- Distancia a la playa
- 17 mi
Volunteer Programs en Santee — Lo que debes saber
Volunteer near OB Pier (17 miles) and Coronado Central (16 miles) through Un Mar connects Santee neighbors to citizen science databases tracking pollution across San Diego County.
How much does it cost to volunteer with youth programs? Background checks alone often cost $40–$75. Un Mar pays background checks and provides free orientation and cultural competency training for Santee direct-youth volunteers.
Por qué Santee importa para nuestra misión
Parents in Santee often ask how a nonprofit can offer everything free. Answer: San Diego Foundation grants, community donors, and partners who believe Santee youth belong in the lineup — same as any other kid in San Diego.
Cross-border watershed work matters to Santee because Tijuana River pollution and coastal health don't stop at a border fence. Our education modules name that reality honestly.
Socios comunitarios locales en Santee
En asociación con el Santee School District / Grossmont Union High y organizaciones comunitarias locales, reclutamos jóvenes de 2+ escuelas Título I.
Distrito escolar y escuelas Título I
- Santee School District / Grossmont Union High
- •Hill Creek Elementary
- •Cajon Park Elementary
Socios comunitarios
- ◆Santee School District
- ◆Santee Library
- ◆Town Center Community Park
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 Santee
- ✓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
Board and staff leadership is BIPOC-majority. Decisions about Santee programming are made with community partners, not corporate sponsors.
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 Santee
Can I volunteer if I don't surf?+
Absolutely — most volunteer roles don't require surfing. Tutoring, cleanup leadership, event logistics, translation, marketing, and organizing are critical. Santee adults bring diverse skills beyond board skills.
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 Santee may not need full youth clearance — roles are matched to requirements at orientation.
Who can volunteer with Un Mar from Santee?+
Adults 18+ with a range of skill sets and time commitments. Roles include monthly beach cleanups, weekly Ocean Stewards after-school support, Surf Fiesta event logistics, and community organizing. Single-event and ongoing volunteers from Santee both welcome.
¿Los programas de Volunteer Programs en Santee son realmente gratuitos?+
Sí. Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores en Santee son 100% gratuitos. Proporcionamos trajes de neopreno 3/2mm, tablas de surf, transporte desde escuelas asociadas como Hill Creek Elementary, Cajon Park 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 Santee?+
Los jóvenes de Santee viajan en nuestro transporte a OB Pier (17 miles), aproximadamente a 17 millas. Los componentes de aula ocurren en escuelas y bibliotecas asociadas dentro de Santee.
¿Qué edades son elegibles en Santee?+
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 Santee School District / Grossmont Union High.
¿Cómo inscribo a mi hijo/a?+
Contáctenos a través de nuestra página de contacto. La inscripción prioritaria se otorga a estudiantes de Hill Creek Elementary, Cajon Park Elementary y otras escuelas de Título I en Santee School District / Grossmont Union High. Los grupos de verano suelen llenarse con 3-4 semanas de anticipación.
¿Listo para entrar al agua?
Ready to get your child in the water? Contact Un Mar de Colores — priority enrollment for Santee Title I school students.
Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores son gratuitos para jóvenes de Santee. 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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