Swim for Refugees is entirely run by the time, commitment and energy of volunteers. Thank you for putting your hand up to help make this program possible!
Find information about our new season below or sign up now.
Roles and Requirements
Check out our Volunteer page for volunteer requirements and roles!
Key Dates
Please note, key dates and times may change throughout the season. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates.
Volunteer Training Day
Date: Saturday, 10 October
Location: Victoria Park Aqualife Centre
Time: 12:30 – 3:00pm
Schedule:
12:30pm-1:30pm – Presentation *required for volunteer swim teachers, swim buddies and activity centre volunteers.
1:30pm-2:00pm – Break for snacks and to get ready to swim.
2:00-3:00pm – Swim Teaching Skills Sesh (in the water) *required for volunteer swim teachers and swim buddies.
**Please note**You must attend Training Day to volunteer with us. Reach out to us if you can’t make it in person!
Grading Day (First week of the season)
Date: Saturday, 17 October
Location: Victoria Park Aqualife Centre
Time: 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Schedule:
1:00pm – Volunteers (Swim Teachers, Buddies, and Activity Centre) arrive for a briefing
1:15pm – Participants arrive and register
1:30pm – Everyone takes part in a safety session
2:00pm-2:45pm – Kid’s lessons/grading. Families will play games on the lawn with our volunteers while waiting for their kids to be graded
2:45pm-3:30pm – Women’s only private lessons and Men’s lessons
Until 3:45pm – Activity Centre will be open with snacks, games, and care for kids
Every other week of the season
Dates: Saturdays from 24 October to 12 December
Location: Victoria Park Aqualife Centre
Times: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Schedule:
1:45pm – Volunteers (Swim Teachers, Buddies, and Activity Centre) arrive for a briefing
2:15-2:55pm – Kids’ lessons/grading. Families will play games on the lawn with our volunteers while waiting for their kids to be graded
3:15-3:55pm – Women’s only private lessons and Men’s lessons
Until 4pm – Activity Centre will be open with snacks, games, and care for kids
Volunteer sundowner
Dates: Saturday 24 October to 12 December
Location: Baillie Hill
Time: After lessons
Location
Swim for Refugees will be based at Victoria Park Aqualife Centre – 42 Somerset St, East Victoria Park WA 6101.
Victoria Park Aqualife Centre is a great pool. This centre has plenty of public & private lanes, swim equipment and grass for the Activity Centre.
Register now
Register now for Season 17.
