Operation Southern California:
Los Angeles, California & Ensenada, Mexico
WEB PAGE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION! In 2016 ISLA launched an important initiative: to invite ISLA Global Volunteers to our home beach in Huntington Beach, CA, and to bring those same volunteers south of the border to Mexico.
The two-part initiative allowed volunteers from around the world to come learn how lifesaving is done in Southern California, and to allow those same volunteers to share their expertise in Mexico that same week.
Building a closer friendship between Mexico and Southern California through lifesaving is an important initiative for ISLA. We plan to continue the project annually and invite international lifeguards from all over the world.
Stories from the frontlines
Operation Southern California
Late May - Early June, 2024
Postponed
Location
Cities: Los Angeles & Ensenada
Information
Applications Due: Early Feb 2024
Applicants Notified: Mid Feb 2024
Operation Leader: MSO Guillermo Navarro
ISLA Gnar-Factor 2.25
Max Number of Volunteers: 12
Cost: TBD
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
You’ll arrive and discover Los Angeles, a huge sprawling metropolis located on the Pacific coast of the United States, where the team will meet up for a day of exploration in this dynamic city. The following morning, we will meet and greet lifeguards from several Southern California lifeguard agencies, travel to San Diego and do some mooring sailing in the harbor. The next day we’ll pack into our van and head out to Ensenada, Baja California (Mexico), in preparation for our 3-day ISLA Basic Open Water Course with the local university.
In Ensenada we’ll meet our ISLA course participants and learn about Baja California’s beaches, operational sites and lifeguarding resources so that we can share ideas and techniques. Between training course days in Ensenada, we’ll be sure to wander the beaches and journey through this tourist town in search of the ultimate surf tacos.
After our training course ends, the team will take some time to explore the local sites of Ensenada, “La Bufadora”, do some wine tasting at the local vineyards, and participate in some shenanigans at the world famous Papas & Beer.
You will meet lifelong friends, experience the beauty of California, and have the adventure of a life-time!
Important Dates & Itinerary
Operation Donation Amount
TBD
Included in the Operation Donation
NOT Included in the Operation Donation
Language Requirement
*There is no language requirement for this operation, although lifeguards who are bilingual in Spanish, and have training experience will be given priority in the application process.
What else is included?
Transportation: we work with our hosts, close relationships and sponsors, etc. to get this covered. Usually for the entire trip from airport to airport
Food: We work with our host, sponsorship, and friends to cover food during the work portions of ths trip. usually about half of the meals are covered for the whole trip
Housing: We work with sponsord, our hosts, etc. to get this sponsored during the work portions of the trip.
Experience: ISLA trips are generally cheaper than typical Travel, and allow you to make lifeling friends while making a difference. you ALSO gain professional knowledge of others while sharing your own skills.