Volunteer & Family Commitment

The MVP Dolphins is a 100% volunteer-supported, parent-run swim team. Our meets, practices, and events depend on the active participation of our families. Volunteering is a shared responsibility and an essential part of being an MVP family.

Every family plays a role in helping our swimmers succeed—both in and out of the pool.

Family Volunteer Expectations

Each family is expected to:

• Volunteer for at least two (2) meets or team events each season

  Please note that while we are always grateful for donations for team parties and events, contributions of food or supplies do not count toward the two-event volunteer commitment. Our meets and events rely on hands-on help from families to run successfully — thank you for being part of what makes our team so special!

• Arrive on time and complete assigned shifts

• Honor commitments once signed up

• Support team events such as pizza parties and the end-of-season banquet

Families who do not meet volunteer requirements may be subject to waitlisting in future seasons.

These expectations ensure fairness, reliability, and a positive team experience.

Meet-Day Volunteer Roles

Each meet requires 30+ volunteers to run smoothly. No experience is needed for most roles.

Training Required

• Referee

• Starter

• Stroke & Turn Judge

No Training Required

• Timer

• Clerk of Course

• Runner

• Concessions

• Ribbons

• Setup/Breakdown

• Announcer (Home Meets)

• Computer/Scoring Assistant

Time Trials is a great way to learn these roles.

Team Events & Traditions

Volunteers also support our community-building events, including:

• Weekly Thursday Pizza Parties

• End-of-Season Banquet

• Team Celebrations

Note: There will be no July 4th parade during the 2026 season due to a scheduled meet.

Get Involved

Volunteer sign-ups will be posted throughout the season.