Peaks to Portland, A Swim for Kids

• Safety
• Peaks Island Specific
• East End Beach Specific

Lifeguard - Land Based, East End Beach

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July 20, 2024

7:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 8 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Will patrol the waters from East End Beach. Guards will be on the beach and in the water approximately up to their waist. Must be a certified lifeguard.

Location

East End Beach

Lifeguard - Water Based

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July 20, 2024

6:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 12 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Will patrol the waters from Peaks Island and follow swimmers during the event. Will involve following and supporting via safety/rescue boat. Must be a certified lifeguard.

Location

Peaks Island

Lifeguard - Land Based, Peaks Island

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July 20, 2024

6:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Will patrol the waters from Peaks Island. Guards will be on the beach and in the water approximately up to their waist. Must be a certified lifeguard.

Location

Peaks Island

Beach Greeter

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July 20, 2024

6:00 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Direct people traffic off of the ferry into their starting areas, point out bag drop locations.

Location

Peaks Island

Swimmer Marker

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July 20, 2024

6:00 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (At least 6 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Physically write swimmers numbers on their bodies or wetsuits. Must be able to write legibly and be good with people in a hectic pre-race environment.

Location

Peaks Island

Race Chip Assister, Peaks Island

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July 20, 2024

6:00 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Assist race coordinators with distribution of race chips at Peaks Island. This role involves bending, standing for long periods of time, and staying focused in a busy area of the event.

Location

Peaks Island

General Event Setup - Peaks Island

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July 20, 2024

6:00 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Aid in all elements of getting Peaks Island prepared for the event. This role involves standing for long periods of time, lifting items as needed, and being willing to take direction where help is needed.

Location

Peaks Island

General Clean Up - Peaks Island

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July 20, 2024

9:00 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 10 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Aid in all elements of clearing Peaks Island after the swimmers depart. This role involves standing for long periods of time, lifting items as needed, and being willing to take direction where help is needed.

Location

Peaks Island

Photographer, Peaks Island

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July 20, 2024

6:00 am EDT - 10:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Take photos on Peaks Island of swimmers getting ready for the event and departing at takeoff. Must provide own camera and give the YMCA of Southern Maine the right to the photos.

Location

Peaks Island

Peaks Island Floater

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July 20, 2024

6:00 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Additional volunteers who will be available to help with any task needed at Peaks Island on the day of the event. This could involve filling in for any of the roles on Peaks, helping to clear the beach in the morning, helping mark swimmers, helping with bag transport, and helping to clean up the beach at the end of the swimmers depart.

Location

Peaks Island

Food Tent

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July 20, 2024

7:00 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

In charge of the food set up and distribution to the swimmers once they finish the race. This role involves preparing the food before the race, standing for an hour at a time, cleaning areaas around the food, and congratulating swimmers.

Location

East End Beach

East End Beach Floater

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July 20, 2024

7:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Additional volunteers who will be available to help with any task needed at East End Beach on the day of the event. This could involve filling in for any of the roles on East End Beach, helping to clear the beach in the morning, helping to clean up the beach at the end of the event.

Location

East End Beach

General Event Setup - East End Beach

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July 20, 2024

6:00 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (At least 10 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Aid in all elements of getting East End Beach prepared for the event. This role involves standing for long periods of time, lifting items as needed, and being willing to take direction where help is needed.

Location

East End Beach

Kayak Loading

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July 20, 2024

8:30 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help kayakers lift their kayaks out of the water at the end of the race and assist them as they load the kayaks onto their cars. This role involves being able to lift 50 pounds, bending down to catch and lift kayaks, being task oriented, and organized.

Location

East End Beach

Medal Distribution

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July 20, 2024

8:30 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

At the end of the race, medal distributors will hang medals around the athlete's neck. This role involves standing for an hour at a time, lifting your arms, and eing positive around people.

Location

East End Beach

General Event Clean Up - East End Beach

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July 20, 2024

12:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (At least 15 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Aid in all elements of clearing East End Beach at the end of the event. This role involves standing for long periods of time, lifting items as needed, and being willing to take direction where help is needed.

Location

East End Beach

Parking Attendant

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July 20, 2024

5:30 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (At least 6 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Manage the traffic flow down to the event site at East End Beach. This role involves strong communication skills, being detail oriented, and positive around people.

Location

East End Beach

Swim Chute Guide

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July 20, 2024

8:00 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Guide athletes from the water to the finish line and medical tent as well as keeping non-athletes away from the finish line. This role involves standing for long periods of time, cheering on athletes, lifting athletes should they need assistance, and being aware of your surroundings.

Location

East End Beach

Water Tent

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July 20, 2024

7:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Distribute water to swimmers at the end of the race. This role involves bending to fill water bottles, passing water bottles to athletes, and being positive around people.

Location

East End Beach

Wet Suit Peeler

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July 20, 2024

8:30 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help unzip wet suits for swimmers at the end of the event. This role involves standing for long periods of time, bending, staying focused in a busy area of the event, and being positive around people.

Location

East End Beach

Photographer, East End Beach

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July 20, 2024

7:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (Minimum met)

Volunteer

Details

Take photos at East End Beach of swimmers coming out of the water, crossing the finish line, etc. Must provide own camera and give the YMCA of Southern Maine the right to the photos.

Location

East End Beach

Race Chip Assister, East End Beach

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July 20, 2024

9:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Assist race coordinators with collection of race chips post race at East End Beach. This role involves bending, standing for long periods of time, and staying focused in a busy area of the event.

Location

East End Beach