Swim Buddies

Sunday, April 14th, 2024 from 11:15am to Saturday, September 27th, 2025 3:15pm
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About

Program Information

  • Swim Buddies is an adaptive, inclusive swimming program for those with and without special needs.
  •  Demographics includes but are not limited to, autism, cerebral palsy, and related disabilities from the age range of 4 and through adulthood.
  •  Program is in the shallow end of the pool, so no swimming experience is necessary to help.
  • Each group contains a max of 10 participants and each participant will be assigned to a volunteer, the same one, for the entire season.
  •  Swim Instructors and Directors lead the class, and volunteers help assist their participant learn skills 

Volunteer Roles

  • Provide help with an assigned buddy to ensure safety and build rapport during the session!

  Volunteer Prep

  • Attire - Swim clothes, one piece bathing suits, athletic clothes could be used over bathing suit. Volunteers must have a shirt on during session.
  •  An extra set of dry clothes to change into, towel, water bottle, sunscreen or sun protection is recommended, hats are allowed but not sunglasses.
  • Please bring your cell phone to sign in.

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Any time before each shift ends or when space runs out.

Shifts (140)

1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
General Volunteer - Sat11:15am (ET)3:15pm (ET)
1361 NW 129th Ave
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028
YMCA Pembroke Pines Aquatics Center

 

Volunteers will be working one-on-one with participants or leading small groups if comfortable.

1.     Volunteers are encouraged to join our group chat by clicking here for weekly updates and changes. Group Chat

2.    Volunteers are encouraged to complete our virtual orientation or do it in person for...

0/15Over

1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
General Volunteer - Sat11:15am (ET)3:15pm (ET)
1361 NW 129th Ave
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028
YMCA Pembroke Pines Aquatics Center

 

Volunteers will be working one-on-one with participants or leading small groups if comfortable.

1.     Volunteers are encouraged to join our group chat by clicking here for weekly updates and changes. Group Chat

2.    Volunteers are encouraged to complete our virtual orientation or do it in person for...

0/15Over
General Volunteer - Sat12:00pm (ET)2:00pm (ET)
1361 NW 129th Ave
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028
YMCA Pembroke Pines Aquatics Center

Volunteers will be working one-on-one with participants or leading small groups if comfortable.

  1. Volunteers are encouraged to join our group chat by clicking here for weekly updates and changes. Group Chat
  2. Volunteers are encouraged to complete our virtual orientation or do it in person for 4 service hours. (Takes 30...
0/15Over

1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
General Volunteer - Sat11:15am (ET)3:15pm (ET)
1361 NW 129th Ave
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028
YMCA Pembroke Pines Aquatics Center

 

Volunteers will be working one-on-one with participants or leading small groups if comfortable.

1.     Volunteers are encouraged to join our group chat by clicking here for weekly updates and changes. Group Chat

2.    Volunteers are encouraged to complete our virtual orientation or do it in person for...

0/15Over
General Volunteer - Sat12:00pm (ET)2:00pm (ET)
1361 NW 129th Ave
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028
YMCA Pembroke Pines Aquatics Center

Volunteers will be working one-on-one with participants or leading small groups if comfortable.

  1. Volunteers are encouraged to join our group chat by clicking here for weekly updates and changes. Group Chat
  2. Volunteers are encouraged to complete our virtual orientation or do it in person for 4 service hours. (Takes 30...
0/15Over

1 - 3 of 3 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
General Volunteer - Sat11:15am (ET)3:15pm (ET)
1361 NW 129th Ave
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028
YMCA Pembroke Pines Aquatics Center

 

Volunteers will be working one-on-one with participants or leading small groups if comfortable.

1.     Volunteers are encouraged to join our group chat by clicking here for weekly updates and changes. Group Chat

2.    Volunteers are encouraged to complete our virtual orientation or do it in person for...

0/15Over
General Volunteer - Sat12:00pm (ET)2:00pm (ET)
1361 NW 129th Ave
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028
YMCA Pembroke Pines Aquatics Center

Volunteers will be working one-on-one with participants or leading small groups if comfortable.

  1. Volunteers are encouraged to join our group chat by clicking here for weekly updates and changes. Group Chat
  2. Volunteers are encouraged to complete our virtual orientation or do it in person for 4 service hours. (Takes 30...
0/15Over
Seasonal Volunteer- Sat11:15am (ET)3:15pm (ET)
1361 NW 129th Ave
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028
YMCA Pembroke Pines Aquatics Center

Seasonal Volunteers will commit to the entire six weeks of programming without interruptions. In the end, they will receive 50 service hours for their commitment and contribution. You only need to sign up for one day and show up for the rest of the season. You can do do multiple seasons...

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1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
FIU Volunteer Dr. Carson11:00am (ET)3:00pm (ET)
Northwest 129th Avenue
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028
YMCA Pembroke Pines Aquatics Center

This spot is reserved for volunteers sent from Dr. Tana Carson from FIU

0/20Over
General Volunteer - Sat11:15am (ET)3:15pm (ET)
501 Southwest 172nd Avenue
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33029
YMCA Pembroke Pines Aquatics Center

Volunteers will be working one-on-one with participants or leading small groups if comfortable.

1.     Volunteers are encouraged to join our group chat by clicking here for weekly updates and changes. Group Chat

2.    Volunteers are encouraged to complete our virtual orientation or do it in person for 4...

5/15Over

1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
FIU Volunteer Dr. Carson11:00am (ET)3:00pm (ET)
Northwest 129th Avenue
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028
YMCA Pembroke Pines Aquatics Center

This spot is reserved for volunteers sent from Dr. Tana Carson from FIU

0/20Over
General Volunteer - Sun11:15am (ET)3:15pm (ET)
1361 NW 129th Ave
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028
YMCA Pembroke Pines Aquatics Center

 

Volunteers will be working one-on-one with participants or leading small groups if comfortable.

1.     Volunteers are encouraged to join our group chat by clicking here for weekly updates and changes. Group Chat

2.    Volunteers are encouraged to complete our virtual orientation or do it in person for...

6/15Over

1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
FIU Volunteer Dr. Carson11:00am (ET)3:00pm (ET)
Northwest 129th Avenue
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028
YMCA Pembroke Pines Aquatics Center

This spot is reserved for volunteers sent from Dr. Tana Carson from FIU

0/20Over
General Volunteer - Sat11:15am (ET)3:15pm (ET)
501 Southwest 172nd Avenue
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33029
YMCA Pembroke Pines Aquatics Center

Volunteers will be working one-on-one with participants or leading small groups if comfortable.

1.     Volunteers are encouraged to join our group chat by clicking here for weekly updates and changes. Group Chat

2.    Volunteers are encouraged to complete our virtual orientation or do it in person for 4...

7/15Over

1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
FIU Volunteer Dr. Carson11:00am (ET)3:00pm (ET)
Northwest 129th Avenue
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028
YMCA Pembroke Pines Aquatics Center

This spot is reserved for volunteers sent from Dr. Tana Carson from FIU

0/20Over
General Volunteer - Sun11:15am (ET)3:15pm (ET)
1361 NW 129th Ave
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028
YMCA Pembroke Pines Aquatics Center

 

Volunteers will be working one-on-one with participants or leading small groups if comfortable.

1.     Volunteers are encouraged to join our group chat by clicking here for weekly updates and changes. Group Chat

2.    Volunteers are encouraged to complete our virtual orientation or do it in person for...

5/15Over

1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
FIU Volunteer Dr. Carson11:00am (ET)3:00pm (ET)
Northwest 129th Avenue
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028
YMCA Pembroke Pines Aquatics Center

This spot is reserved for volunteers sent from Dr. Tana Carson from FIU

0/20Over
General Volunteer - Sat11:15am (ET)3:15pm (ET)
501 Southwest 172nd Avenue
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33029
YMCA Pembroke Pines Aquatics Center

Volunteers will be working one-on-one with participants or leading small groups if comfortable.

1.     Volunteers are encouraged to join our group chat by clicking here for weekly updates and changes. Group Chat

2.    Volunteers are encouraged to complete our virtual orientation or do it in person for 4...

7/15Over

1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
FIU Volunteer Dr. Carson11:00am (ET)3:00pm (ET)
Northwest 129th Avenue
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028
YMCA Pembroke Pines Aquatics Center

This spot is reserved for volunteers sent from Dr. Tana Carson from FIU

0/20Over
General Volunteer - Sun11:15am (ET)3:15pm (ET)
1361 NW 129th Ave
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028
YMCA Pembroke Pines Aquatics Center

 

Volunteers will be working one-on-one with participants or leading small groups if comfortable.

1.     Volunteers are encouraged to join our group chat by clicking here for weekly updates and changes. Group Chat

2.    Volunteers are encouraged to complete our virtual orientation or do it in person for...

3/15Over