Would you like to Volunteer?

Busselton Jetty Swim is heavily reliant on volunteer support. Our volunteers take on a variety of roles, and it’s fantastic way to be be a part of the event – without getting wet!

If you’re able to help on Saturday 10th of February, Sunday 11th of February, or even both days, please register! You will be fully briefed on the tasks required prior to your rostered time, and will also receive refreshments, a t-shirt, plus endless entertainment. Plus you’ll be in the running for some fantastic prizes!

It really is a great way to enjoy the atmosphere of the event!

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).

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 10 February 2024

SWIMMER CHECK-IN:

SATURDAY 10th 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 10TH 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 10th 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 10TH 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 10TH 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 11 February 2024

SWIMMER CHECK-IN:

SUNDAY 11TH 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 11TH 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 11TH 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 11TH 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 11TH 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 11TH 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 11TH 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 11TH 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 11TH 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

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.

Scenic Helicopters website