LAMVAC is a 100% parent-run club. In fact, we have a longstanding reputation for having outstanding volunteers and the benefits go to all our kids! LAMV relies on its parents to run the LAMV Swim Meet, time at other meets, run the business of the club and provide fun and engaging experiences for our kids, e.g, Swim-a-Thon, picnics, newsletters, etc. Volunteering is a part of good swim parent citizenship, and we are lucky and appreciative to have our many active parent volunteers.

For those of you who are new to the club, please note that volunteering time each year is a not only to help our kids have a wonderful experience, but also is a requirement of membership. The following is part of LAMV’s Club By-Laws.

Section 4.3 Service Obligations
All member families are required to provide service to the Club as determined by the Board. This season, the requirement is 20 Service Hours per family. Failure to meet the service obligation shall result in a finacial obligation, as determined by the Board, currently set at $25 per hour of volunteer time.

Some of the ways you can help are noted below, but if you have any particular talent you would like to offer to the club, even if not listed, we would love to have you! Please just click on the above link to sign up and indicate your interest in helping.

1. LAMVAC Short Course Meet - held annually.
2. LAMVAC Long Course Meet - held annually in the spring. We run all aspects of this meet and it requires our single largest one-time commitment from our volunteers.
3. Timing at meets - this is your easiest way to meet your service hour requirement.
4. Administrative support - ongoing throughout the year.
   • Equipment maintenance and ordering.
   • Office support.
   • Team phone line.
   • Volunteer coordination.
   • Membership and recruiting support including new parent orientation.
5. Fundraising programs. e.g. Swim-a-thon, team dinners.
   
6. Stroke and Turn Officials.
7. Annual Picnic - held in September.

Please select one or more of the volunteer areas and return this form, along with the other registration paperwork, to the address above. Volunteer Opportunities Form

Family Service Obligations
Family service hours are required for membership in our club. Service hours are completed at swim meets and other club-sanctioned events, and by volunteering within the club. Service hours typically total about 20 hours per family per swim year (September 1 to August 31). Tadpoles and swimmers joining only for July and August are exempt.