The work we do at SWAM would not be possible without the help of our
VOLUNTEERS
All volunteers must sign-up below to participate in any of the following opportunities in 2026.
SWAM is recruiting volunteers for the following events in 2026.
Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Newfound Lake for our 10th Annual Open Water Swim Race.
The following volunteer opportunities are available from 7:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Wellington State Park, in Bristol, NH.
Paddlers:
You will choose your distance 1K, 5K and 10K as well as to be along the 10K Relay Course. You can also choose to be a race leader or a follower. The leader will need to be able to stay on pace with the lead swimmer in that distance and the follower will need to stay behind the last swimmer in that distance. You must have your own kayak or SUP and need to be ready to go before the pre-race meeting begins at 7:00AM.
Boat Support
We will need safety boats along course and stationed at turnaround buoys. You will remain out on the course for the entire race, until the last swimmer has gone by. All boats MUST have a passenger to act as a spotter on your boat. You will meet the boat coordinator out in Wellington Bay at about 6:45AM.
Land Volunteers
Please sign up for a time slot through volunteer registration and we will assign you to a job when you arrive. These jobs vary from helping to set up registration, greeting swimmers and other volunteers upon arrival, directing traffic, helping in the food tent, etc,
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Sunday, July 12, 2026 in Salem, NH for Mission 250: Honoring our Heroes.
Registration
More information coming soon.
Sunday, September 13, 2026 in Manchester, NH for SWAM’s 3rd Annual Ride With A Mission.
Registration & Merchandise
We are excited to host our 3rd Annual Ride With A Mission in partnership with Manchester Harley-Davidson on September 13, 2026. This motorcycle fundraiser will begin and end at Manchester Harley-Davidson and route throughout Southern New Hampshire. We will need volunteers to help with set-up, registration, merchandise, selling raffle tickets, and rest stops, as well as clean up at the end of the event. Timing is still to be determined, but expected to be 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Other Opportunities to Volunteer with SWAM:
Additional opportunities will continue to come up throughout the year and posted on this page for recruitment. If you’d like to be notified when new opportunities arise, please complete the volunteer form so that the team can reach out as they do.