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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get involved? I love your mission and want to help.
- I am a diver.
- I want my teen to dive with YDWP.
- I am not a diver, but I want to participate.
- I want to donate.
We are happy that you want to get involved with our mission! To participate in any DWP mission, you must be scuba certified and have at least 30 ocean dives and a peak buoyancy certification under your belt. If you want your teen to participate, they must also be scuba certified and have at least 25 dives completed and a buoyancy certification. If you are not yet scuba certified or don’t have a buoyance certification, unfortunately, you will not be able to participate in a mission. However, there are tons of scuba clubs around the country that can you get your scuba certification or improve your skills. Visit the National Association of Black Scuba Divers to get more info on clubs in your area.
And to donate, just click here.We are a volunteer-run organization, so all donations are greatly appreciated!
I want my organization to partner with DWP. What are next steps?
Please fill out the contact us form below with more details on your organization, along with any links, and the reason you’d like to partner with us. Put the word “Partner” at the top of your message. You can also send a message directly to partnerships@divingwithapurpose.org. We will get back to you if we think there is a fit between our organizations.
I know of a shipwreck in my area. Will you come and investigate?
We would love to come and investigate! Please us the form below to send us all of the details on the wreck, including location, history, any additional links and why you think this wreck is relevant for DWP. Put “Investigate” at the top of your message. We will get back to you if we are able to verify your info and think this is a wreck that we can investigate at this time.
How do I book DWP to present at my school/organization?
If we have a DWP lecturer in your area, we would love to come and present about our work. Use the form below to send us your contact information, the dates you are interested in having us visit and info on your school or organization. We will get back to you as soon as we can. Put “Programs” at the top of your message. Or you can send us an email directly at programs@divingwithapurpose.org.
I am with the media and want to help tell your story. Who do I need to contact?
Please contact Ken Stewart directly at media@divingwithapurpose.org with more details on your media outlet and the kind of story you want to tell.
What other organizations do this kind of work?
There are a few nonprofits that help underrepresented people around the world connect to their history and become more visible in the conservation and environmental movement.
Some of our favorites are:
- The Greening Youth Foundation – helps young people of color get internships and jobs with environmental organizations
- Outdoor Afro – connects black people and nature through outdoor activities
- NEWF – trains the next generation of African conservation and environmental filmmakers
Where can I find more info about the transatlantic slave trade and other shipwrecks?
We love the Transatlantic Slave Trade Database. The Database is an excellent resource for more info on the Middle Passage and the vessels involved in the slave trade.
Contact DWP
If your question was not covered in our Frequently Asked Questions above, please send us a message. We are a small team with a volunteer staff, so be patient with us if we don’t return your inquiry immediately. But do know that your questions, inquiries and concerns are important to us, and that we will get back to you as soon as we can.
