Surfrider Club allows for volunteer opportunities to protect the world’s oceans and beaches.
A non-profit organization, the Surfrider Club, encourages young people to play a part in protecting the local beaches. Given the opportunity, the club wants high school students to take the initiative and influence the environment through service, leadership development, civic engagement and direct action.
“We go once a month to clean the beach with the goal of protecting wildlife and bringing animals a safe environment,” club sponsor and biology teacher Emily Adams said.
As the temperature starts to warm up, the club will meet at the beach for monthly clean ups to get rid of the accumulated pollution.
“The goal of this club is to bring kids together for the good of the planet,” Adams said. “We are planning on having [more clean ups] soon now that we are getting some warmer days.
Though a nation wide effort, Surfrider works as a community, bringing together the members to make a difference in the environment.
“I joined this club to help the environment for a good cause,” freshman Faye Lighthart and Surfrider Club member said.
Faye enjoys many things about the environment, and she found that the Surfrider Club was the perfect fit for her to pursue her interests while protecting the ecosystem. The Surfrider Club wants the students to bond on the idea of protecting animals and display it through their working efforts.
“I like the idea of working as a team and meeting new individuals who also strive to better the community,” freshman Kaylee Foley, another member of the Surfrider Club, said.
Kaylee joined the Surfrider Club as a way to help keep the community clean and healthy through group effort.
“I like that it’s a very communal club where everyone works together and has a very positive and energetic vibe,” Faye said.
