Individual SURF THERAPY
One-on-one sessions tailored to each athlete’s unique needs. With consistent support from trained instructors, athletes build confidence, resilience, and social-emotional skills while experiencing the healing power of the ocean.
Happy Camp & Day Camps:
Inclusive surf therapy, ocean fun, and connection—all in a single unforgettable beach day
Surf-Fit and Wellness
Where land-based fitness and pool training meet to support mind, body, and ocean readiness.
Caretaker Wellness
A restorative space for those who give so much. Through mindfulness, movement, and community, caretakers recharge, find balance, and strengthen the resilience they bring to their loved ones.
LITTLE LEGENDS WAVE FEST TRAVEL CLINIC
A traveling surf therapy clinic that brings the stoke to new beaches and communities. Athletes and families connect through inclusive surf sessions, celebration, and shared growth—spreading the magic of Gnome Surf beyond our home shores.
Youth Mentorship
Guiding the next generation of surfers and leaders through connection, responsibility, and growth. With support from trained mentors, young athletes build confidence, sharpen skills, and discover the power of belonging to an inclusive surf community.
Costa Rica
An immersive surf therapy adventure designed for our Gnome Surf families and the local Costa Rican community. Together, we share the magic of surfing, connection, and wellness—embracing warm waves, vibrant culture, and the restorative rhythm of pura vida.
Events
From paddle outs to community celebrations, our events bring athletes, families, and supporters together. Each gathering strengthens connection, spreads stoke, and fuels the mission of inclusive surf therapy.
News and Press
From local beaches to global stages—Gnome Surf has made waves in major publications and news programs, innovating and pioneering surf therapy one story at a time.
Images and Videos
View photos from every session—our photographers capture the magic at the beach daily. Browse the galleries and watch videos that bring the Gnome Surf story to life.
REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL SURF THERAPY SESSION
Experience the magic of Gnome Surf—book your individual session now
REGISTER FOR SURF THERAPY EVENTS
Celebrate connection, stoke, and community at our surf therapy events
Be Part of something bigger Than You
Volunteering at Gnome Surf isn’t just about serving others—it’s about transforming lives (including your own). Whether you’re high-fiving athletes as a beach buddy, leading stretches as a yoga guru, creating art on the beach, or ensuring safety as a water guardian, you’ll leave every session with a fuller heart and a brighter spirit. No surf skills? No problem! Our roles are as diverse as our tribe. No surfing experience needed, just a strong heart, a passion for others, and the drive to create a more empathetic world.
I came to help others. I didn’t expect how much they’d help me see the world differently.
A Gnome Volunteer
Jump In Where You Shine:
Athlete Buddies: Offer encouragement, celebrate wins, and witness courage firsthand as you guide your assigned athletes in their journey.
Beach Captains: Organize Athlete/Surf Instructor Line-up, rally smiles, and keep the stoke flowing.
Art & Movement Guides: Share your creativity or mindfulness skills on the sand with art or movement practices.
Safety & Support Crew: From keeping time, to sizing life jackets, to keeping the surf lanes safe and clear, these folks are the unsung magic superstars
Behind-the-Scenes Pros: Graphic designers, professional service providers, photographers, videographers—your talents matter on and off the beach too!
Why You’ll Stay Hooked
Volunteers often call this “the best kind of therapy.” You’ll smile harder, connect deeper, and rediscover what it means to belong to a tribe that radiates kindness. And hey—surf vibes are contagious.
Journey From Volunteer to Instructor
At Gnome Surf, every instructor begins with heart. Many start as volunteers—helping on the beach, supporting athletes, and learning the rhythm of surf therapy. Through mentorship, training, and hands-on experience, volunteers gain the skills and confidence to step into leadership roles. Along the way, they grow not only as surfers and mentors, but as role models within our community. This pathway creates instructors who are deeply connected, experienced, and committed to the mission of kindness, inclusion, and stoke.
Interested in becoming an instructor?
Ready to ride the wave of purpose? Bring your heart, your skills, or just your joy—we’ll handle the rest.
The Power of Our Tribe
10,000+
Yearly hours of volunteer experiences
300+
Volunteers
60+
Volunteer Opportunities (In-Water & On-Land)
100%
of volunteers experience extreme levels of joy, stoke, and community
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone with a kind heart, positive attitude, and willingness to learn is welcome! No surf experience is required—just a desire to help others, get your feet sandy, and share in the stoke.
No! We have many different volunteer roles. Some involve being in the water, some on the beach, or even some behind the scenes in the office.
Volunteers play a huge role in making our surf therapy sessions run smoothly. You might help athletes with wetsuits and boards, support in the water with instructors, assist on the beach, cheer on participants, or help capture the magic through photos and videos.
Yes! We’re happy to provide documentation for community service or internship hours. Just let us know what you need at the start of your volunteer experience.
It’s easy! Fill out our volunteer interest form on the website and we’ll reach out with upcoming opportunities, training dates, and next steps. Whether you join for a single session or an entire season, you’ll become part of a community that believes kindness, inclusion, and stoke can change lives.
There’s a role for everyone at Gnome Surf—both on the beach and behind the scenes! Beach-day volunteers help with wetsuits, life jackets, timing flags, photography, and cheering on our athletes. In-water volunteers support instructors and help ensure safety and stoke in every session. For those who prefer to help off the sand, we also have opportunities in communications, fundraising, social media, event planning, logistics, data entry, and outreach. Whether you’re sharing smiles in the surf or skills behind a screen, every role helps bring our mission to life
Anyone with a kind heart, positive attitude, and willingness to learn is welcome! No surf experience is required—just a desire to help others, get your feet sandy, and share in the stoke.
No! We have many different volunteer roles. Some involve being in the water, some on the beach, or even some behind the scenes in the office.
Volunteers play a huge role in making our surf therapy sessions run smoothly. You might help athletes with wetsuits and boards, support in the water with instructors, assist on the beach, cheer on participants, or help capture the magic through photos and videos.
Yes! We’re happy to provide documentation for community service or internship hours. Just let us know what you need at the start of your volunteer experience.
It’s easy! Fill out our volunteer interest form on the website and we’ll reach out with upcoming opportunities, training dates, and next steps. Whether you join for a single session or an entire season, you’ll become part of a community that believes kindness, inclusion, and stoke can change lives.
There’s a role for everyone at Gnome Surf—both on the beach and behind the scenes! Beach-day volunteers help with wetsuits, life jackets, timing flags, photography, and cheering on our athletes. In-water volunteers support instructors and help ensure safety and stoke in every session. For those who prefer to help off the sand, we also have opportunities in communications, fundraising, social media, event planning, logistics, data entry, and outreach. Whether you’re sharing smiles in the surf or skills behind a screen, every role helps bring our mission to life
Fuel the Magic. Be the Movement. Become a Sponsor
Behind every smile, every breakthrough, every child who finally believes they belong, stands you. Our sponsors and partners aren’t just supporters—they’re the backbone of our mission, the lifeline to our magic. These visionary companies and foundations don’t just write checks; they co-create futures. They invest in communities, champion corporate responsibility, and prove that profit and purpose can ride the same wave.
To our current partners: you’re the reason hope has a heartbeat here. Your mentorship, belief, and unwavering commitment fuel therapies that heal, programs that empower, and a tribe where no one walks alone. To those yet to join us: this is more than charity—it’s legacy. Align your brand with radical joy, unshakable inclusion, and a movement rewriting lives daily.
We don’t just need donors. We need partners who dare to ask, “What if?” What if your logo could stand for love? What if your business could be a beacon?
Join us. Be the tide that lifts every child home.
