Surface to Success
Community volunteers working together near the ocean
Get Involved

Be part of the
transformation.

Surface to Success is built on community. Whether you volunteer your time, refer someone who needs us, partner your organization, or simply spread the word — every action creates ripples that change lives.

Four ways to make a difference

Volunteer

Bring your skills to the water. We need dive instructors, mental-health professionals, mentors, and general support volunteers.

  • Lead or assist pool and open-water sessions
  • Provide trauma-informed peer support
  • Help with logistics, transport, and events

Partner with Us

Organizations, dive shops, employers, and agencies can partner to expand our reach and create pathways for participants.

  • Refer justice-impacted individuals to our program
  • Offer employment or internship opportunities
  • Provide facilities, equipment, or funding

Spread the Word

Share our mission with your network. Awareness is the first step toward connecting those who need us most.

  • Share on social media
  • Tell probation officers, counselors, and case managers
  • Invite us to speak at your organization

Donate

Financial support directly funds certification training, equipment, mental-health counseling, and transportation.

  • One-time or monthly giving
  • Sponsor a diver ($1,500 per participant)
  • In-kind equipment donations welcome
Participant Application

Ready to dive in?

If you or someone you know is justice-impacted and interested in joining our program, complete the application below. All information is kept confidential.

Applicant Information

Mailing Address

Dive Background
Do you have a rating from the Veterans Administration? *
What SCUBA gear do you currently own? *
Which specialty certifications do you already have? *

Max file size: 10 MB. Accepted: JPG, PNG, PDF.

If you received your certification from the WAVES Project, you do not need to upload a copy of your C-Card.

Have you participated in a WAVES Project course? *
Dive Buddy
Do you have a dive buddy who will train with you? *
Additional Notes

All information is kept strictly confidential and used only for program enrollment purposes.

Get Involved

Let's connect.

Whether you want to volunteer, partner, or learn more — fill out the form below and we'll be in touch within 2 business days.