Sunshine Swim Meet

Summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated volunteers to help support our annual Sunshine Swim Meet as our athletes compete in a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Location

Address

3701 Danforth Ave.

Scarborough, Ontario M1N 2G2

When

Opportunity Type

Event - Specific Date

Starts

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Ends

Saturday, November 14, 2026

About This Opportunity

Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities – Sunshine Swim Meet

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated volunteers to help support our annual Sunshine Swim Meet as our athletes compete in a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment. Volunteers play an important role in ensuring the event runs smoothly and creating a positive experience for our athletes, families, and spectators.

Event Date: November 14

Event Time: 10:00 AM–1:30 PM

Volunteer Time Commitment: 9:15 AM–1:30 PM

Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

• General Volunteers
  
  

General volunteers will assist staff with event operations and help create a welcoming environment for everyone attending the swim meet.

Responsibilities:

• Assist staff with event setup and cleanup.
• Welcome spectators and families attending to support the athletes.
• Provide directions and general information to attendees.
• Offer assistance to staff and event organizers as needed throughout the event.
• Lane Timers (Training Provided)
  
  

Each lane will have three timers to help record athletes' race times accurately. The Chief Timer will assign volunteers to their respective lanes, and each timer will receive a stopwatch.

Responsibilities:

• Start and stop the stopwatch for each race as instructed.
• Pay close attention to each race to ensure times are recorded accurately.
• One designated timer per lane will use a pencil and clipboard to record the times from all three timers on the timing cards.
• Ensure all recorded times are clear and legible.
• Head Timer / Timer Briefing
  
  

A short briefing will take place before the swim meet begins. An official will review the timing procedures and answer any questions.

The Briefing Will Cover:

• How to properly operate the stopwatches.
• When to start and stop timing for each race.
• How to accurately record times on the heat cards.
• What to do if a stopwatch fails to start or malfunctions.
  
  

Important Notes

• Training and instructions will be provided to lane timers before the meet begins.
• Record all times clearly and legibly on the timing cards.
• If a stopwatch fails to start or malfunctions, notify the Chief Timer immediately.
• Any malfunctioning stopwatch time will be disregarded according to the timing procedures, and the remaining watches will be used.
• Volunteers should arrive by 9:15 AM to allow sufficient time for setup and the pre-event briefing.
  
  

Volunteer Requirements

Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.

• Swimming support experience
• Minimum 16 years old
• Comfortable commuting to opportunity location
• Minimum Age
  
  

Volunteer Roles Available

Choose your preferred volunteer role and make a difference!

Sunshine Swim Meet Volunteer Assistant

10 spots

Nov 14, 2026 9:00 AM

Nov 14, 2026 1:30 PM

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Causes

Sports & Recreation

Tags

Support the Community