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Become an Impact Ambassador

Join Surfrider Santa Cruz Chapter's Impact Ambassador Program to raise awareness about Surfrider’s core initiatives—such as beach clean-ups, ocean conservation, and plastic pollution reduction—and encourage the community to get involved!

Advocate for the Protection and Enjoyment of Our Coasts

Protect our beaches, love our ocean, and be part of the change right here in Santa Cruz!

If you’re passionate about keeping our beaches clean, protecting the ocean, and sharing your love for Santa Cruz with others, then the Impact Ambassador Program is for you!

The Surfrider Santa Cruz Chapter is all about community, and we’re looking for local people who want to make a difference. Whether you’ve grown up surfing the waves or just love to walk along our coastline, you can help create a cleaner, healthier future for our local beaches.

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When you become an Impact Ambassador, you are protecting our precious Santa Cruz beaches, waves, and coastlines. 

What you can expect:  

 Increase Awareness of Surfrider’s Mission: Share information about Surfrider’s initiatives like ocean conservation, beach clean-ups, plastic pollution reduction, and policy advocacy, helping spread the word about our mission.

Grow Surfrider Membership: Encourage others to join Surfrider and expand our community of supporters who are passionate about protecting our coastlines.

 Boost Volunteer Participation: Engage with the community to recruit volunteers for Surfrider’s programs and events, helping build a team of local advocates.

 Support Surfrider’s Programs: Assist with fundraising efforts and outreach activities to raise the resources needed to keep Surfrider’s programs running strong.

 Help At Events: Volunteer at Surfrider events, assist with setup and cleanup, and engage with the community. Participate in chapter meetings to stay involved and contribute ideas for future initiatives.

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Why Become an Ambassador?

Make a Real Impact: As someone who loves Santa Cruz and the ocean, you already know how important our beaches are. Now, you have the chance to protect them and make sure they stay beautiful for generations to come.

Connect with the Community: You’re not just helping the environment, you’re connecting with like-minded people who share your passion for the ocean. Whether you’re working alongside surfers, beach lovers, or local environmental activists, you’ll be a part of something bigger than yourself.

Be Part of a Local Movement: Surfrider isn’t just a national organization—it’s a movement that’s powered by the local community. When you join the Impact Ambassador Program, you’re making a difference right here in Santa Cruz, where your voice matters most.

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Ready to Join the Movement?

Becoming an Impact Ambassador is easy.

Just sign up here, and we’ll get you connected with other ambassadors and the support you need to start making a difference. Whether you're helping organize a beach cleanup, spreading the word on social media, or advocating for ocean-friendly policies, your efforts will help create a lasting, positive impact on our community and our coastline.

Let’s protect what we love about Santa Cruz—together.

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