Volunteer Positions
The Interior Savings Across the Lake Swim is run 100% by volunteers and requires many to make it a success! Volunteering at our event is unique in that you get to spend the early morning either on the water or at the beach – what a great way to start your day! In addition, the event is over and wrapped up by 10:30am – plenty of time left to enjoy a summer Saturday!
Below is an overview of all the volunteer positions required to be filled. See a position that interests you? Please contact Jane Fletcher, our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@acrossthelakeswim.com.
Race Bag Preparation [8-10 volunteers]
On Monday, Tuesday and possibly Wednesday evenings during race week, volunteers meet to fill the ATLS race bags with the give-aways, coupons and instructions. All materials are provided so if you can stuff bags, please join us.
Race Bag Pickup [6-8 volunteers]
On Thursday and Friday during race week (4-8pm), volunteers hand out the race bags to the swimmers at Pinnacle Elite at the CNC building in the Mission. Sometimes additional items are being sold at race bag pickup such as ferry tickets or shirts/hoodies. A fun activity to do with your friends!
Race Chip Pickup [12 volunteers]
Early morning on race day (5:45 to 7.30am – coffee helps!), volunteers hand out timing chips in exchange for the waivers signed by participants. Great for early birds, and hopefully we can use your skills in the finish area after the chip pickup is successfully completed!
Finish Area Setup [6 volunteers]
Two dedicated directors are in charge of setting up the finish area but they would appreciate your help (starting at 6:30am) in getting the buoys in the water, setting up garbage cans and the sound system as well as preparing tents, tables and chairs in the finish area. There is also some fencing to set up that is used as the finish chute. The most fun part of this is blowing up the big arch!
Ferry Crew [4 volunteers]
From 6am to 7:30am, 4 volunteers assist with the loading of swimmers onto the ferries. That means making sure the swimmers have their timing chip, cross the timing mat and haven’t forgotten their cap or goggles! If you want to see nervous energy, this is your spot!
Start Area [2 volunteers]
Volunteers on the Westside direct swimmers to the porta-potties, calm race nerves and possibly help out with some extra goggles and caps. And the all time favorite: duct tape for last minute fixes of anything!
Gear Corral [6-8 volunteers]
Another early bird opportunity (start at 6am, finish before 10am): Accepting bags with gear from participants before they head over to the ferry docks to catch their ride to the start line. Gear is kept in this safe area for participants until they get back to the finish line area. If you can count and grab a bag, you can do this. It would be great if you could hang around after the event is done to help with our cleanup.
Beach and Finish Line Volunteers [12 volunteers]
Volunteers in this area (start at 7:45am) help swimmers out of the water and along the finish line chute. In addition, there will be volunteers helping with the timing by assisting with manual timing (7:45am to 10am) and removing timing chips when swimmers have completed the swim. We guarantee that every swimmer you deal with here has a big grin on his/her face! It would be great if you could hang around after the event is done to help with taking down tents and equipment.
Food Crew [2 volunteers]
After the food tables are set up, the food volunteers help preparing the food options for the swimmers, as well as restocking the tables as swimmers complete the event. You will make a lot of hungry swimmers happy! It would be great if you could hang around after the event is done to help with our cleanup.
