Swim for Grand Traverse Bay Volunteer Registration

General Event Volunteer

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

August 8, 2026

6:30 am EDT - 8:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

10:00 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

We need folks to help us with general volunteer tasks. You may be asked to help direct traffic flow, assist with registration, put up tables & chairs, or restock fruit & coffee.

Volunteers will be needed on Saturday, August 8 in the early and late morning.

We may need some volunteer support before the event as well.

Safety Squad

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

August 8, 2026

7:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 10 more needed)

Details

We are in need of experienced open water paddlers (kayaks preferred, SUPs if weather allows)

Safety Squad paddlers may help monitor the field of swimmers and individual support kayakers, assist with swimmer counts along the course and create additional visibility on the course. Safety Squad members must be willing to stay with a swimmer until a safety boat arrives in an emergency situation. Safety Squad is NOT responsible for administering first aid.

To join in, you must have

Your own paddlecraft
A U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD) for yourself
An extra PFD
Whistle (provided)
A means to bail water (if kayaking)
A leash (if paddleboarding)

There will a mandatory safety briefing on the beach at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, August 9 to allow paddlers to be out on the course before the swimmers start.

ALL VOLUNTEER PADDLERS MUST REGISTER (there is no cost) so we have an accurate participant count and your emergency contact information.

Resources Needed

paddle craft - 1+
Coast Guard approved PDF - 2+