Volunteers

Scenic Helicopters is giving away a Lighthouse Tour by Helicopter (for two) to one of our volunteers!

There’s still time to sign up to help and go in the running to win this amazing prize – volunteers contributing 3 or more hours will automatically go in the draw. Valued at $1190, this incredible flight showcases stunning coastal scenery, surf breaks and wine country as you make your way to either Cape Naturaliste or Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.
 
Scenic Helicopters will be conducting aerial patrols during the swim, to help keep swimmers safe. Pilot Jackson McLeod is proud to be the local helicopter tour operator, and we’re grateful for his ongoing support of the Busselton Jetty Swim.

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Would you like to Volunteer?

Busselton Jetty Swim is entirely reliant on volunteer support. Are you able to help out on the weekend of 11th or 12th February, or do you have a family member or friend who would like to join our volunteers?

We look after our volunteers to ensure everyone has a great day.  We supply refreshments and a t-shirt, plus endless entertainment.

We have a variety of jobs to be done on Saturday, or Sunday, or both days if you are keen, and you will be briefed on the tasks involved prior to commencement of your rostered time.

Thank you in anticipation of your support, we will gladly welcome you aboard.

How to register as a Volunteer

Volunteer registration is completed online – please click on the register button below and complete our registration form.  Don’t forget to ‘order’ your t-shirt when you register – you need to select your size and add it to the cart (there is no charge).

Register Access Existing Registration

If you’d like to contact us for more information please email volunteer@busseltonjettyswim.org.au

Volunteer Roles

These times and duties are a guide and may change nearer to the event.

Saturday 11 February 2023

SWIMMER CHECK-IN:

SATURDAY 11th FEB 

2 Shifts:

  • 8:30am to 1:00pm
  • 1:00pm to 5:15pm

Various tasks including:

  • Check swimmer details on tablet, note any changes
  • Hand out swimmer registration envelopes and explain contents.
  • Assist with marshalling

Induction and supervision provided

Where: Check-in tent, Signal Park

Provisions:

  • Busselton Jetty Swim t-shirt
  • Refreshments; snacks, water, tea & coffee making facilities

MERCHANDISE AREA:

SATURDAY 11TH FEB

2 Shifts:

  • 9:00am to 1:00pm
  • 1:00pm to 5:15pm

Merchandise sales:

  • Experience with retail sales including electronic payment methods would be an advantage.

Induction and supervision provided

Where: Merchandise tent on the foreshore

Provisions:

  • Busselton Jetty Swim t-shirt
  • Refreshments; snacks, water, tea & coffee making facilities

SUNSMART SHADE ZONE:

SATURDAY 11th FEB 

2 Shifts:

  • 11:00am to 2:00pm
  • 2:00pm to 5:15pm

Various tasks including:

  • Monitor signage in area
  • Ensure sunscreen is available and encourage people to use it
  • Ensure furniture is always in the shade

Induction and supervision provided

Where: Amphitheatre on the foreshore

Provisions:

  • SunSmart long sleeved t-shirt and hat to be worn whilst volunteering
  • Busselton Jetty Swim t-shirt
  • Refreshments; snacks, water, tea & coffee making facilities

FRUIT PREPARATION:

SATURDAY 11TH FEB
11:00am – 12:00pm

  • Cut up watermelon ready for swimmers exiting the swim.
  • Group assembly line style

Where: Grassed area adjacent to the Check-in tent, Signal Park. 

Provisions:

  • Refreshments provided.

SIMON SHORTCUT & KIDS SWIM ASSISTANCE:

SATURDAY 11TH FEB
12:30pm – 3:30pm

Various tasks including:

  • Set up equipment and provide guidance to swimmers applying race number tattoos. (This is a guidance role only –swimmers are to apply their own tattoos.) 
  • Assist with marshalling swimmers and spectators around the start line for Simon’s Shortcut 
  • Setting up tables for timing band audit
  • Move finisher awards to finish line
  • Collect timing bands and return to registration tent
  • Issue finisher’s award to swimmers exiting finish chute
  • Wash, sort and pack timing bands into numerical order for swimmer audit
  • Setting up tables ready for fruit and water distribution
  • Setting out fruit and water for swimmers
  • Packing up tables and equipment

Where: Signal Park & Busselton Jetty foreshore

Provisions:

  • Busselton Jetty Swim t-shirt
  • Refreshments; snacks, water, tea & coffee making facilities

Sunday 12 February 2023

SWIMMER CHECK-IN:

SUNDAY 12TH FEB
5:45am to 8:00am

Various tasks including:

  • Check swimmer details on tablet, note any changes
  • Hand out swimmer registration envelopes and explain contents.
  • Assist with marshalling
  • Pack up registration area.
  • Re arrange furniture in registration area ready for recovery

Induction and supervision provided

Where: Check-in tent, Signal Park

Provisions:

  • Refreshments; snacks, water, tea & coffee making facilities

RACE NUMBER TATTOO ASSISTANCE:

SUNDAY 12TH FEB
5:45am – 8:00am 

Set up equipment and provide guidance to swimmers applying race number tattoos. (This is a guidance role only –swimmers are to apply their own tattoos.) 

Where: Busselton Jetty foreshore 

Provisions: 

  • Refreshments provided.

MERCHANDISE AREA:

SUNDAY 12TH FEB
7:00am to 11:00am

Merchandise sales:

  • Experience with retail sales including electronic payment methods would be an advantage.

Induction and supervision provided

Where: Merchandise tent on the Busselton Jetty foreshore

Provisions:

  • Busselton Jetty Swim t-shirt
  • Refreshments; snacks, water, tea & coffee making facilities

SUNSMART SHADE ZONE:

SUNDAY 12TH FEB
7:00am to 12:00pm

Various tasks including:

  • Monitor signage in area
  • Ensure sunscreen is available and encourage people to use it
  • Ensure furniture is always in the shade

Induction and supervision provided

Where: Amphitheatre on the foreshore

Provisions:

  • SunSmart long sleeved t-shirt and hat to be worn whilst volunteering
  • Busselton Jetty Swim t-shirt
  • Refreshments; snacks, water, tea & coffee making facilities

RELAY MARSHALL & 1 MILE SWIM:

SUNDAY 12TH FEB
6:45am to 11:30am

  • Walk the equipment trolley to the landing
  • Control the jump zones, exit ladders and congestion on the landing
  • Call out race numbers and prompt swimmers into water
  • Assistance from SES (marshalling) and SLS (water safety)
  • Guide entering swimmers over the timing mat.

Induction, Job safety procedure and transition plan provided

Where: Busselton Jetty landings

Provisions:

  • SunSmart long sleeve t-shirt and hi-vis jacket to be worn whilst volunteering
  • Busselton Jetty Swim t-shirt
  • Refreshments; lunch, snacks, water, tea & coffee making facilities

JETTY ENTRY / EXIT MARSHALL:

SUNDAY 12TH FEB
7:00am to 11:00am

  • Monitor entering and exiting swimmers for numbering, timing band, swim-cap
  • Guide entering and exiting swimmers over the timing mat.
  • Ask exiting swimmers to remove timing band and leave at the audit station.
  • Issue finisher’s towel to team swimmers exiting Jetty
  • Direct finishing swimmers to the area for fruit and water
  • Carry timing bands to race check-in

Induction, Job safety procedure provided

Where: Base of the jetty near the Interpretive Centre

Provisions:

  • SunSmart long sleeve t-shirt and hi-vis jacket to be worn whilst volunteering
  • Busselton Jetty Swim t-shirt.
  • Refreshments; snacks, water, tea & coffee making facilities

KIDS ACTIVITIES:

SUNDAY 12TH FEB
9:30am to 11:00am

Various tasks assisting with Kids Beach Games, Kids Carnival.

Working with Children Check required

Supervision provided

Where: Various beach locations

Provisions:

  • SunSmart long sleeve t-shirt to be worn whilst volunteering
  • Busselton Jetty Swim t-shirt
  • Refreshments; snacks, water, tea & coffee making facilities

RECOVERY:

SUNDAY 12TH FEB
8:00am to 12:00pm

Various tasks including:

  • Setting up tables for timing band audit
  • Move finisher towels to finish line
  • Take finisher towels to start of jetty
  • Collect timing bands and return to registration tent
  • Collect timing bands from start of jetty and return to registration tent.
  • Issue finisher’s towel to swimmers exiting finish chute
  • Wash, sort and pack timing bands into numerical order for swimmer audit

Induction and supervision provided

Where: Check-in tent, grassed area, and finish area west of the Equinox

Provisions:

  • SunSmart long sleeve t-shirt to be worn whilst volunteering
  • Busselton Jetty Swim t-shirt
  • Refreshments; snacks, water, tea & coffee making facilities

FRUIT & WATER DISTRIBUTION:

SUNDAY 12TH FEB
7:30am to 11:30am

Various tasks including:

  • Setting up tables ready for fruit and water distribution
  • Setting out fruit and water for swimmers
  • Keeping area clean
  • Packing up tables and equipment 

Supervision and instruction provided

Where: Busselton Jetty foreshore

Provisions:

  • SunSmart long sleeve t-shirt to be worn whilst volunteering
  • Busselton Jetty Swim t-shirt
  • Refreshments; snacks, water, tea & coffee making facilities