Date: Sunday, August 24 – Friday, August 29, 2025

Time: August 24th (Set-up): 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT

August 25th – 29th (Clinics): 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT

Location: La Jolla Shores Beach (Look for AmpSurf Van/Trailer and Pop-ups) San Diego, CA 92037

The San Diego Surfing Hall of Fame is proud to highlight VetSurf®, a profound program presented in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This impactful event offers five days of Learn to Surf Clinics for disabled Veterans from around the country, designed to further the mission to Promote, Inspire, Educate, and Rehabilitate (PIER™) all people with disabilities and their families through adaptive surfing and competition. The focus remains on their abilities, not their disabilities, celebrating the healing power of the ocean.

Veterans are invited to participate by signing up directly through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Volunteers Needed! Share the Healing Power of the Ocean

These clinics are made possible only with the generous support of dedicated volunteers. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to help us share the healing power of the ocean and adaptive surfing with participants. Volunteering is a deeply rewarding experience, and your help is crucial for adequately staffing this important event.

Volunteer Roles Available:

• Set-up Help: August 24th
• Instructors
• Water Assist
• Beach Support
• Booth Help
• Tear Down
• …and more!

Volunteer Daily Schedule (August 25-29):

• 7:00 AM: All volunteers Arrive/Set up.
• 7:30 AM: All volunteer Briefing.
• 8:00 AM: Participants arrive and are fitted for wetsuits (if desired).
• 8:30 AM: Welcome brief, dryland training, and safety briefing, and group photo.
• 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: In-Water surf instruction.
• 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Lunch, Final comments, Participants depart / Volunteers tear down and pack up.

As the clinic date approaches, updates will be sent to registered volunteers. Please arrive on time and be prepared for one of the greatest experiences of your life. Please note that AmpSurf does NOT provide wetsuits for volunteers, and all volunteers must arrange and pay for their own travel and lodging expenses. Please review the Beach Policy Manual found on the AmpSurf homepage at www.ampsurf.org.

Your commitment is vital, as participants and fellow volunteers are counting on you. If circumstances change and you cannot meet your commitment, please email surf@ampsurf.org.