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Swim & Paddle the South River

Sun October 5, 2025 Riva, MD 21140 US

Set Up Medium Priority

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 4, 2025

Details

Help set up at the clubhouse Saturday evening to set up

Location

100 Orchard Rd

Check In Medium Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 5, 2025

Details

Assist in checking in athletes

Beach Escort Medium Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 5, 2025

Details

Assist participants from clubhouse check in to community beach. Assist with equipment as needed.

Parking attendant High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

Direct Event Parking per provided plan

Jet Ski Safety Patrol High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

Details

Looking for 3 responsible jet ski owner/operator to support safety crew on event day

Resources Needed

Jet Ski - 1+

Dedicated Paddler: Volunteer to Support a Swim Pod High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

The role of a dedicated paddler is to support a swim pod through the 5 mile course. Volunteer needs to be comfortable and proficient paddling.

Resources Needed

Your Own Vessel:SUP/Kayak - 1
Lifejacket - 1
Whistle - 1

Finish Line Cheer Squad Medium Priority

You must be 10 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 5, 2025

Details

Greet swimmers and paddlers as they finish the event. Present each athlete with a lei as they exit the water.

Clean Up Medium Priority

You must be 13 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 5, 2025

Details

Help clean up after event. Ability to lift weighted material necessary. Assist with returning clubhouse to pre event status

Medical Tent

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

On site support for athletes spectators. Doctor, Nurse, EMS, or EMT certification required.

Lifeguard Medium Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Act as lifeguard support for the event. Guard must be comfortable paddling a small vessel, either a kayak or a paddle board. Proof of certification required.

Check Out/Hospitality Low Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 5, 2025

Details

Check out athletes as they return to the beach from the event. Encourage athletes to get gatorade/water/snacks

Sylvan Shores Community Resident: Hillside Maintenance Project

October 5, 2025

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