The idea for WAVES originated in 2004 on the beaches of northern Peru, when a group of international surfers shared a desire to help local youth with little resources enjoy surfing. Today it is an established nonprofit and international network offering volunteer learning opportunities for surfers beginning the first and third weekend of every month in Lobitos. Based on your skills, you will contribute in one of the program areas: English and Arts, Environmental Responsibility, Life Skills, Swimming or Surfing and Social Entrepreneurship. If you stay three weeks or more, you will do an additional community service project. Costs are $495 volunteer contribution, plus $295/week.
With a mission to provide clean water for everyone who needs it, Waves For Water is aiming to solve the global water crisis around the world. Waves For Water understands the immediate need of water for people globally and has already implemented a water filtration system in over 90 countries. Waves For Water strives to use their platform to serve as a resource of information when it comes to accessible water sources and they also encourage ordinary people to help with the water crisis through their hands-on courtier program. This program gives travelers the opportunity to impact the community they visit by implementing a filtration system that is sent to travelers by Waves for Water. The goal is to have a network of travelers all over the world helping solve the water crisis one filter at a time.