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Make a Difference

Anthros Foundation changes the lives of individuals with disabilities and special needs each and every day. At the heart of what we do are our volunteers. Coming from near and far and of all ages, it’s the Anthros Foundation volunteers who make our life-changing programs possible. We offer a range of positions at our At the Lake adaptive sports event ranging from on the land to on the water.

We offer our volunteers the ability to sign up for different days and positions to allow for flexibility in schedules committed. To sign up as a volunteer, please fill out the form below and we will get you scheduled in.

Volunteer Positions

Most positions require no water ski experience! Volunteers on the water should be able to swim with a life jacket and lift 30lbs. Please refer to the list below for a description of volunteer jobs both on and off the water.

Paperwork

All volunteers must sign the Liability Waiver and Photo Release every calendar year. Please note that these forms must be signed by a parent/guardian for all volunteers under the age of 18. Volunteers will sign the forms at our registration portal below in advance, or at the registration tent in person. You will not be permitted to be in the water or on the dock without this form so please be sure to check in upon arrival.

*If any volunteer hour forms are required for students to bring back to their schools/organizations, please bring those forms with you to the event and someone at the registration table with fill out and sign off for you.

A Thank You Message to our Volunteers

 
 

Volunteer Agenda - Thursday, July 11th

8:00 AM - Volunteer Arrival and Check-in (Unless noted otherwise in the volunteer’s role. Parking volunteers and golf cart volunteers need to arrive at 7:45am)

8:30 AM - Volunteer Team Meeting and Group Breakouts

9:00 AM - Athlete Arrivals, Event/Activity Start

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Lunch

12:30 PM - Event/Activity Start

2:00 PM - Athlete Sessions End of Day

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Live Music and Time to Hang Out with New Friends

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Volunteer Team Discussion, Review, and Feedback

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Tear Down and Clean Up

Volunteer Agenda - Friday, July 12th

8:00 AM - Volunteer Arrival and Check-in (Unless noted otherwise in the volunteer’s role. Parking volunteers and golf cart volunteers need to arrive at 7:45am)

8:45 AM - Volunteer Team Meeting and Group Breakouts

9:00 AM - Athlete Arrivals, Event/Activity Start

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Lunch

12:30 PM - Event/Activity Start

2:00 PM - Athlete Events Session Ends

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Live Music and Time to Hang Out with New Friends

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Team Wrap-up/Thanks

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Tear Down/Clean Up

 

Volunteer Positions

 
 

Volunteer Positions:

Volunteer Roles Off the Water

 
 
 

Parking/Road Assistants

Stationed at each end of the one-lane road, will communicate/direct vehicles to/from the shoreline. Will make sure all cars are parked properly in an orderly manner. Will notify Golf Cart/Shuttle Drivers with pick up/drop off needs for guests/volunteers with vehicles parked in upper lot. Arrive 15 min before volunteer start time (7:45am).

 
 
 
 

golf cart Shuttle driver

Will travel between parking lot and shoreline to shuttle guests and volunteers to and from their vehicles. Arrive 15 min before volunteer start time (7:45am).

 
 

Registration coordinator

Coordinate with Anthros Foundation and At the Lake event leads on event planning, leads website design and online registration build for volunteers and athletes, manages all online communication push notifications. Oversees check in/out process/workflow and registration assistants. Assures volunteer waivers, attendee waivers, and photo release waivers are all signed and collected.

Registration Assistants

Will check in/out guests and volunteers as well as be responsible for the volunteer waivers, attendee waivers, and photo release waivers are all signed and collected. Hand off to Guest Ambassador once athlete/guests registered.

Manages athlete scheduling & logistics for boating activities/events. Receives athlete interest/intake from Guest Ambassador. Communicates with Ski Buddies when athlete on deck for event slot. Timing coordinated with Dock Boss and Pontoon Dock Coordinator.

Sport Coordinator/Athlete Scheduler

Food Tent Assistants

Assist with tent set up and lunch set up and prep needs, serves lunch session, manage snacks, beverages and ice. Runner to/from dock/boat volunteer teams for snacks and drinks as needed.

Will coordinate lunch & snack organization and logistics and guide/oversee Food Tent Assistants.

Food & Beverage Coordinator

Provide athlete guided tours/use of action track chair. Assures safety guidelines followed and assist in comfort adjustments of the rider. Must be knowledgeable in operating an Action Track chair.

Track Chair Assistants

Assist with athlete & guest transfers in/out of hayride; Assist with athlete transfers in/out of track chair. May require heavy lifting.

Athlete Transfer Specialist – LAND

Perfect for true fishing lovers. Coordinating shoreline fishing, aid in baiting the hooks, casting, and reeling, and catch/release of fish.

Shoreline Fishing Assistants

Assists Creative Cube Coordinator with any Creative Cube art/craft activities

Creative Cube Art Assistant

Assesses and determine optimal kayak option, fit and positioning for each athlete. Partners with Shoreline Team Lead to prepare the equipment for each athlete, assures safe transfers and water safet..

Shoreline Clinical Specialist (Kayak)

Assist with athlete transfers in/out of kayak. May require heavy lifting. Partners with Shoreline Clinical Specialist to prepare the equipment for each athlete.

Athlete Transfer Specialist – SHORELINE (Kayak)

Sports Equipment Specialists

Fits and adjusts ski equipment for each athlete before each ski/water event. Will help load athlete onto equipment at the dock as needed or hand off to Dock Traffic Controller when cleared to go (ski equipment fitted and life jacket fitted). Ensure all equipment is returned back to the inventory. Requires knowledge in adaptive ski equipment, fitting, and positioning.

Take photos of athletes, guests, volunteers, and the camp to capture our magical moments during the events. If you have a camera or a GoPro to lend for the event please indicate so in the comments section. (Shoreline, Aqua Park, Creative Cube area, Cable Ski)

Photographer

Uses a drone to take video of athletes, guests, volunteers, and the camp to capture our magical moments during the events. If you have a camera or a GoPro to lend for the event, please indicate so in the comments section.

Drone Videographers

Oversees a cohort of athletes. Coordinates with the Sports Coordinator on athletes water sport schedules. When athlete on deck, brings athlete to staging area to meet with Sports Equipment Specialists and the Staging Assistants to be fitted for sports equipment and life jacket. Partners with Guest Ambassador to assure athlete enjoys other events/activities available (land & shoreline). Requires a lot of movement/running around event site.

Athlete Buddy

Helping get athletes ready for water activities; getting life jackets on; making sure it’s properly fit/positioned.

Ski-Staging Assistant

When athlete on deck, brings athlete to staging area to meet with Sports Equipment Specialists and the Staging Assistants to be fitted for sports equipment and life jacket. Requires a lot of movement/running around event site. Communicate water sport interests to Sport Coordinator for scheduling.

WATER COORDINATOR

 

Volunteer Jobs Roles the Water

 

Swimming Attendees/Beach Retrievers

Will aid in monitoring swimmers at the beach and helping them in and out of the water. In the event of a beach launch, will move the ski/tube and the skier/tuber into the water and double check the fit of the life vests and gear. In this case, they will assist with the water starts and make any necessary adjustments to the equipment. In the event of a beach retrieval, will swim from the beach with the tow rope to meet skiers in the water and assist with getting the athlete back to shore.

kayak assistants

Aid in transferring athletes in/out of kayak and assist them/stay with them throughout during kayak activity.

Aid in transferring athletes on/off of paddleboard and assist them/stay with them throughout during paddleboard activity.

Paddleboard Assistants

Will aid in monitoring and retrieving athletes in the water - as the athlete passes by on the cable board water activity

Cable Skier Water Retriever

Will aid in transferring athlete from cable ski to tube and preparing tube to take back to boat launch.

Athlete Transfer Specialist - Cable Skier Shoreline Retriever

Will aid in transferring athlete from the water tube to the athletes chair (if required) or to the shoreline.

Athlete Transfer Specialist - Shoreline

Driver of Jet Ski who will transfer athletes from boat launch to Aqua Park area

Aqua Park Tube Taxi - Jet Ski Driver

Driver of Jet Ski who will transfer athlete from end of Cable Ski activity back to boat launch.

Cable Park Tube Taxi - Jet Ski Driver

Water and safety lead / training for transferring and positioning athletes in/out of water for water sport (ski/tubing). Must have experience in adaptive water sport equipment, transferring and positioning

Dock/Water Clinical Specialist/Lead

Will enter water to help athletes in the event of a fall and at the end point of the ski run. Will assist athlete to the shoreline so they can be transported back to them back to the exit point of the water. Must be a strong swimmer; Recommend to have current or previous certified lifeguard experience.

On Water Safety Jumper

 

Volunteer Roles on the Dock

 

Coordinates and leads communication with water and cable park controller teams. Oversees dock team members, coordinates with the Sports Coordinator, Dock Traffic Controller. Maintains athlete safety on the dock and when departing and returning from water events.

Cable Dock Boss

Will assist the Cable Dock Boss as needed - will assist the athlete and help prepare them for their ski activity.

Cable Dock Boss Assistant

Manage traffic on and off the dock, receive athletes from the staging area w/ prepared equipment and properly fitted and fastened life jacket . Coordinates timing with Water Coordinator and oversees safety of athletes/guests moving on and off the dock. Manages volume of traffic and volunteer staff around the staging area and dock.

Cable Dock Traffic Controller

Works with Action Wake Staff and helps to manage athletes entering and exiting Aqua Park. Will ensure all athletes are entering and exiting course safely.

Aqua Park Boss

Will monitor and aid athletes as they are participating in the Aqua Park.

Aqua Park Attendant

 

Volunteer Registration

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