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Peaks to Portland, A Swim to Benefit Kids

Sat July 18, 2026
Peaks Island, ME 04108 US

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Rescue Boat

Rescue Boat Captain

At least 10 more volunteers needed.

Details

We're recruiting volunteer captains (and their vessels) to patrol the race course with a YMCA lifeguard. Your participation will ensure the safety and success of this exciting event that benefits kids in our community.

Safety

Swim Chute Guide

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Guide athletes from the water to the finish line and medical tent as well as keeping non-athletes away from the finish line. This role involves standing for long periods of time, cheering on athletes, lifting athletes should they need assistance, and being aware of your surroundings.

Please note: Our team will try to assign you to your preferred volunteer task, but this is not guaranteed. Your efforts may be needed in any of the volunteer tasks throughout the event. Thank you.

Location

East End Beach

Safety Spotter, Kayak

At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

This position is for a kayak based safety spotter in addition to rescue boats and individual swimmer supporters.

Please note: Our team will try to assign you to your preferred volunteer task, but this is not guaranteed. Your efforts may be needed in any of the volunteer tasks throughout the event. Thank you.

Location

Peaks Island & East End Beach

Medical Tent

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

We are seeking volunteers who are medical professionals, or who have a background in first-aid to assist swimmers who need medical attention during and after the race.

Peaks Island Specific

Beach Greeter

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Direct people traffic off of the ferry into their starting areas, point out bag drop locations.

Please note: Our team will try to assign you to your preferred volunteer task, but this is not guaranteed. Your efforts may be needed in any of the volunteer tasks throughout the event. Thank you.

Location

Peaks Island

Swimmer Marker

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Physically write swimmers numbers on their bodies or wetsuits. Must be able to write legibly and be good with people in a hectic pre-race environment.

Please note: Our team will try to assign you to your preferred volunteer task, but this is not guaranteed. Your efforts may be needed in any of the volunteer tasks throughout the event. Thank you.

Location

Peaks Island

Race Chip Assister, Peaks Island

At least 4 more volunteers needed.

Details

Assist race coordinators with distribution of race chips at Peaks Island. This role involves bending, standing for long periods of time, and staying focused in a busy area of the event.

Please note: Our team will try to assign you to your preferred volunteer task, but this is not guaranteed. Your efforts may be needed in any of the volunteer tasks throughout the event. Thank you.

Location

Peaks Island

General Event Setup - Peaks Island

At least 5 more volunteers needed.

Details

Aid in all elements of getting Peaks Island prepared for the event. This role involves standing for long periods of time, lifting items as needed, and being willing to take direction where help is needed. This task also includes giving direction and communicating with swimmers and kayakers to ensure know where to go.

Please note: Our team will try to assign you to your preferred volunteer task, but this is not guaranteed. Your efforts may be needed in any of the volunteer tasks throughout the event. Thank you.

Location

Peaks Island

General Clean Up - Peaks Island

At least 10 more volunteers needed.

Details

Aid in all elements of clearing Peaks Island after the swimmers depart. This role involves standing for long periods of time, lifting items as needed, and being willing to take direction where help is needed.

Please note: Our team will try to assign you to your preferred volunteer task, but this is not guaranteed. Your efforts may be needed in any of the volunteer tasks throughout the event. Thank you.

Location

Peaks Island

Photographer, Peaks Island

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Take photos on Peaks Island of swimmers getting ready for the event and departing at takeoff. Must provide own camera and give the YMCA of Southern Maine the right to the photos.

Location

Peaks Island

Peaks Island Floater

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Additional volunteers who will be available to help with any task needed at Peaks Island on the day of the event. This could involve filling in for any of the roles on Peaks, helping to clear the beach in the morning, helping mark swimmers, helping with bag transport, and helping to clean up the beach at the end of the swimmers depart.

Please note: Our team will try to assign you to your preferred volunteer task, but this is not guaranteed. Your efforts may be needed in any of the volunteer tasks throughout the event. Thank you.

Location

Peaks Island

East End Beach Specific

Food and Water Tent

At least 3 more volunteers needed.

Details

In charge of the food and water set up and distribution to the swimmers once they finish the race. This role involves preparing the food before the race, standing for an hour at a time, cleaning areas around the food, and congratulating swimmers. Also includes distributing water to swimmers at the end of the race. This role involves bending to fill water bottles, passing water bottles to athletes, and being positive around people.

Please note: Our team will try to assign you to your preferred volunteer task, but this is not guaranteed. Your efforts may be needed in any of the volunteer tasks throughout the event. Thank you.

Location

East End Beach

Kayak Loading

At least 10 more volunteers needed.

Details

Help kayakers lift their kayaks out of the water at the end of the race and assist them as they load the kayaks onto their cars. This role involves being able to lift 50 pounds, bending down to catch and lift kayaks, being task oriented, and organized.

Please note: Our team will try to assign you to your preferred volunteer task, but this is not guaranteed. Your efforts may be needed in any of the volunteer tasks throughout the event. Thank you.

Location

East End Beach

East End Beach Floater

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Additional volunteers who will be available to help with any task needed at East End Beach on the day of the event. This could involve filling in for any of the roles on East End Beach, helping to clear the beach in the morning, helping to clean up the beach at the end of the event.

Please note: Our team will try to assign you to your preferred volunteer task, but this is not guaranteed. Your efforts may be needed in any of the volunteer tasks throughout the event. Thank you.

Location

East End Beach

General Event Setup - East End Beach

At least 7 more volunteers needed.

Details

Aid in all elements of getting East End Beach prepared for the event. This role involves standing for long periods of time, lifting items as needed, and being willing to take direction where help is needed.

Please note: Our team will try to assign you to your preferred volunteer task, but this is not guaranteed. Your efforts may be needed in any of the volunteer tasks throughout the event. Thank you.

Location

East End Beach

Medal Distribution

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

At the end of the race, medal distributors will hang medals around the athlete's neck. This role involves standing for an hour at a time, lifting your arms, and being positive around people.

Please note: Our team will try to assign you to your preferred volunteer task, but this is not guaranteed. Your efforts may be needed in any of the volunteer tasks throughout the event. Thank you.

Location

East End Beach

General Event Clean Up - East End Beach

At least 15 more volunteers needed.

Details

Aid in all elements of clearing East End Beach at the end of the event. This role involves standing for long periods of time, lifting items as needed, and being willing to take direction where help is needed.

Please note: Our team will try to assign you to your preferred volunteer task, but this is not guaranteed. Your efforts may be needed in any of the volunteer tasks throughout the event. Thank you.

Location

East End Beach

Parking Attendant

At least 5 more volunteers needed.

Details

Manage the traffic flow down to the event site at East End Beach. This role involves strong communication skills, being detail oriented, and positive around people.

Please note: Our team will try to assign you to your preferred volunteer task, but this is not guaranteed. Your efforts may be needed in any of the volunteer tasks throughout the event. Thank you.

Location

East End Beach

Wet Suit Peeler

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Help unzip wet suits for swimmers at the end of the event. This role involves standing for long periods of time, bending, staying focused in a busy area of the event, and being positive around people.

Please note: Our team will try to assign you to your preferred volunteer task, but this is not guaranteed. Your efforts may be needed in any of the volunteer tasks throughout the event. Thank you.

Location

East End Beach

Photographer, East End Beach

Minimum met, 1 volunteer spot remaining.

Details

Take photos at East End Beach of swimmers coming out of the water, crossing the finish line, etc. Must provide own camera and give the YMCA of Southern Maine the right to the photos.

Location

East End Beach

Race Chip Assister, East End Beach

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Assist race coordinators with collection of race chips post race at East End Beach. This role involves bending, standing for long periods of time, and staying focused in a busy area of the event.

Please note: Our team will try to assign you to your preferred volunteer task, but this is not guaranteed. Your efforts may be needed in any of the volunteer tasks throughout the event. Thank you.

Location

East End Beach

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