All events

The Surf Therapy clinics are designed for:

1.  Anyone who has a permanent or temporary disability
2. Community members who’d like to volunteer their time and support in changing lives

To get involved

Step 1. Complete your *Indemnity (expires on 31 December 2023)

• Surfers click here
• Volunteers click here

*complete once per annum or if details change

Step 2. Book your surf/volunteer session here

The Surf Therapy clinics are designed for:

1.  Anyone who has a permanent or temporary disability
2. Community members who’d like to volunteer their time and support in changing lives

To get involved

Step 1. Complete your *Indemnity (expires on 31 December 2023)

• Surfers click here
• Volunteers click here

*complete once per annum or if details change

Step 2. Book your surf/volunteer session here

The Surf Therapy clinics are designed for:

1.  Anyone who has a permanent or temporary disability
2. Community members who’d like to volunteer their time and support in changing lives

To get involved click on the heading for details

 Bookings close Tuesday prior to event at 14h00

Inviting all volunteers to join us for a Fun Surf Day on 9 August. Sign up by 7 August via tinyurl.com/RDFSurf. Hope to see you there. (c) Colin Fitch Photography

The Surf Therapy clinics are designed for:

1.  Anyone who has a permanent or temporary disability
2. Community members who’d like to volunteer their time and support in changing lives

To get involved click on the heading for details

 Bookings close Tuesday prior to event at 14h00

The Surf Therapy clinics are designed for:

1.  Anyone who has a permanent or temporary disability
2. Community members who’d like to volunteer their time and support in changing lives

To get involved click on the heading for details

 Bookings close Tuesday prior to event at 14h00

We invite you to take the next step in the Volunteer Skills Development Program and attend Volunteer Training Part 1 and Part 2

Who is this for:
For members of the community 16 years and older who are eager to support an inclusive community
Land Volunteers - volunteers who help with event logistics
Water Volunteers - volunteers who support the surfers while in the water

Where will it be:
Part 1 - Sharkspotters Office @ Muizenberg Bowling Club
Part 2 - Roxy Davis Foundation Trailer, Surfers Corner, Muizenberg Beach

When it will be:
Part 1 - 14 October 2023 07h45-12h00
Limited space available, book before the 8th of October
Part 2 - 21 October 2023 07h30-14h30

What does it entail:
An entry level presentation on the theoretical and practical elements volunteers need to support the community they are working with:
What is Surf Therapy?
Volunteer roles
Safety in and out of the water for volunteers and surfers
Understanding Disability - how to help, communicate and have fun at the same time
Communication
Team support, mentorship
Transfers, Surf Like me
Meet your surfers
What to bring:
Notepad and a pen