Volunteers

Volunteering at Oakleigh Dolphins Swim Club is a great way to support your child and be part of our amazing community! Club Nights can’t run without the help of our dedicated volunteers, and we’re always in need of extra hands to keep things running smoothly.

Whether you can help flip a few sausages on the BBQ, serve snacks at the canteen, time races, assist with marshalling, or help set up and pack down, there’s a role for everyone. Even just an hour of your time makes a big difference.

Volunteering is a fun way to get involved, meet other families, and help create a great experience for all our swimmers. Let’s work together to make every Club Night a success!

Volunteer Roles:

  • Time Keepers
  • BBQ Cook
  • BBQ Servers
  • Canteen servers
  • Set up crew
  • Pack down crew
  • Marshalling
  • Race starter
  • Race announcer

What's involved

 BBQ Cook - The Grill Master of Club Nights

Love the smell of sizzling sausages and being the hero of hungry swimmers? Then this one’s for you! As the BBQ Cook, you’ll be in charge of firing up the grill and cooking delicious sausages and burger patties to keep our crew well-fed. It’s a social, hands-on role that puts you right in the heart of the Club Night buzz!

Here’s what’s involved:

  • Fire up the BBQ and get those snags and patties sizzling
  • Keep an eye on the grill and cook for the hungry families
  • Have a laugh and chat with fellow parents while flipping food like a pro
  • Team up with the Pack Down Crew at the end of the night to turn off, clean and pack away the BBQ


No experience needed — just a good attitude and maybe a bit of heat tolerance! Apron optional, but BBQ swagger encouraged.

BBQ Servers - The Sizzle Squad

Join the frontline of flavour as a BBQ Server and help dish out the deliciousness! Working alongside our legendary Grill Master, you’ll be the one serving up hot hamburgers and sausage sizzles to hungry swimmers, families, and fans. It’s fast-paced, fun, and full of good vibes!

Here's what's involved:

  • Set up the serving area with bread, sauces, napkins & all the tasty essentials
  • Assemble burgers and snags like a pro (hello, sausage-in-bread magic!)
  • Chat, laugh and soak up the energy of Club Night while keeping those hungry swimmers fed
  • Help with tidying up and packing down once the BBQ wraps up

No chef hat required - just bring your friendly attitude and team spirit. 


Time Keepers – The Splash Zone Squad

Want the best view of the action AND a key role in making Club Night awesome? Become a Time Keeper! You’ll be right on pool deck timing races using the Swim Club app on your phone – it’s super simple and surprisingly fun (with a chance of getting splashed by a butterfly finish – bonus! )

Here's what's involved:

  • Make sure you have the Swim Club app downloaded and your phone is charged up
  • Arrive at least 15 minutes before the races in time for the quick and easy briefing - we'll show you exactly what to do.
  • Time races for each swimmer in your assigned lane using the app
  • Stay alert and watch those finishes - especially the splashy butterfly ones.
  • Help cheer on the swimmers and keep their energy up.

We need 7 fabulous volunteers each Club Night to keep things running smoothly – it’s easy, important, and you’re guaranteed the best seat in the house.


Marshalling - The Poolside Traffic Control

Ready to direct the flow of swimmers like a pro? Step into Marshalling, where you become the ultimate poolside traffic controller — keeping our swimmers on time, in line, and ready to race! All you need is your phone, a loud voice, and a good sense of fun.

Here's what's involved:

  • You will need your phone to check upcoming races on the Swim Club app
  • Call out swimmers names, heats and lanes and get them lined up on chairs
  • Guide swimmers to behind the blocks when they are ready to swim
  • Encourage nervous swimmers and give out high-fives freely

You’ll be the voice of calm (and sometimes volume) making sure everything runs smoothly. A little bit of fun chaos, a lot of team spirit — and the occasional sprint after a daydreaming swimmer!


Canteen Server – The Snack Station Superstars

If you love chatting, handling snacks, and being where the action is — the Canteen is calling! As a Canteen Server, you’ll be the friendly face behind the counter, selling treats, cold drinks, and the all-important BBQ tokens that fuel our hungry swimmers and supporters.

Here's what's involved:

  • Set up the canteen area with snacks, drinks and BBQ tokens
  • Sell food with a smile
  • Keep count of BBQ tokens and let BBQ Master know if more food needs to be cooked
  • Make a note of any stock that is running low
  • Be part of the hustle and bustle while catching up with other parents

It’s easy, social, and perfect for anyone who loves a good chat and doesn’t mind helping make drink decisions or tapping a Square reader.