Lend a Shaka 

Shaka Soul Surfers opened because of the lack of fun activities within the special needs community. There are not a lot of fun programs available so we opened this non profit for a fun way to give these kids and parents a break. Our primary mission is give these surfers a sense of water therapy. What we didn't realize was the passion we would see in these volunteers. We have volunteers who are either passionate about surfing, special needs or helping others. They tend to explain that they don't know how to surf but would be interested in learning. We offer the Lend the Shaka program. Lend a Shaka is a program where if they volunteer, they get free surfing lessons. We have some off time when we not are teaching, that the volunteers can take a board out and learn. The passion of surfing that has radiated off of them has been extremely inspiring.

Shaka Soul Surfers offers 1 hour private lessons to surfers for about a 10-12 week period. We have noticed the passion radiate from our students as well. Once they get the confidence on a surf board, it's hard for them to stop! We are very proud to be apart of these surfers journey and their passion for surfing. We are aware that starting a hobby/passion can be quite expensive (especially surfing) and have awarded our passionate volunteers and surfers boards when possible.