Hi! My name is Jena Cree and I recently volunteered on the ISLA trip to the Dominican Republic. I am 24 and living in Irvine, CA. I am a lifeguard and junior lifeguard instructor at Crystal Cove State Park. I am starting my teaching credential in the fall and hope to be a 3rd or […]
Without a doubt, The Global Drowning Tracker© (GDT) has been ISLA’s most ambitious undertaking to date. It’s also the project that proved to the world that we’re not just a band of young lifeguards, but a talented and passionate team of activists that can perform at a professional level. With regards to the current status […]
“This is another chance to get the issue of global drowning in front of our world’s leaders.” Said ISLA Co-Founder/President, Henry Reyes “Most people don’t realize the HUNDREDS of hours it takes to operate ISLA. ISLA is still a 100% volunteer based organization! Not only are our most senior staff members volunteering their time… they’re […]
Just a few weeks ago, 22 ISLA volunteers traveled 1,000 miles roundtrip to the southern tip of Baja and conducted various lifeguard training workshops in the community of Bahia Asuncion, Mexico. This trip marks the 25th year that some of the world’s best lifeguards volunteer to share their ocean rescue knowledge and techniques with members of […]
What happens when you marry the President of ISLA? You become the First Lady of ISLA! Learn More about Julie Reyes and her ISLA experience.
Since the launch of the ISLA Surf Shop less than two months ago, we’ve seen thousands of dollars in revenue. This makes our online store ISLA’s most profitable fundraiser to date! In order to keep up with the demand for additional products in time for the upcoming holiday season, we sent a team of merchandisers […]
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