Volunteer
The South London Swimming Club is a members’ club, run by volunteers. It works closely with Wandsworth Council and DC Leisure who run and manage Tooting Bec Lido to ensure that the pool remains a viable and valued resource within, and for, the community.
Being an SLSC volunteer is a great way to meet new people, put names to faces you see at the Lido and generally have a lot of fun. Everyone’s got a skill to share so we’d love to hear from you.
If you’d like to volunteer or would like to find out more about getting involved in the SLSC come to the Sunday morning races (9.30 every Sunday followed by coffee, cake and chat) or send us an email: volunteer@slsc.org.uk
Below are some of the ways you can help:
• GENERAL VOLUNTEER: The Club holds many events throughout the year. All these events need stewards, lap counters, marshals, and much more. You can help on a one-off basis for an event or make a regular commitment for a specific role.
• STRONG ARMS: There’s a lot of physical work involved in preparing for some events. In particular the annual summer social event on the first Friday in July and the biennial Cold Water Swimming Championships in January (the next one is in January 2013). Other events require some setting up and taking down and offers to help are always appreciated.
If you’d like to get more involved by running an event, making a regular commitment or joining the SLSC committee here are some of the skills needed:
- Enthusiasm above all
- A wish to get involved in the Lido community
- A friendly approach
- Organising
- Design
- Communication
- Marketing
- Committee skills
- Financial skills
- Dealing with local authority
The SLSC committee is responsible for the management of the Club and consists of up to 13 members elected at the AGM in March each year. A committee member serves a three year term. Vacancies normally occur each year. Nominations for the committee must be received by 8 February each year.
There are many roles which may be filled by non-committee members, such as Press Officer, Social Secretary, Race Handicapper, Club Archivist plus many more.
For more information and details please contact info@slsc.org.uk
