Volunteer

Commonwealth Swim Club is run by volunteers. These dedicated volunteers make the time to plan, execute, and manage the needs of the pool, the grounds, and its members. There is no shortage of tasks to make this pool run so every hand is valued and appreciated. Our needs range from the high time and labor intensive roles of the board members to the low time commitment roles of occasionally weeding a flowerbed. We will put all of our volunteer opportunities right here for you to see if there is a fit for you. If you are new to the club, volunteering is a great way to meet people around the deck. If you are an established member, volunteering is a great way to ensure that your beloved pool will be here for many years to come. We are happy to sign off on any community service hours you or your kids may need to fulfill. Most recently, our volunteers have helped us with grounds clean up, fence painting, & tearing down the old shed to make way for the new. Check back here frequently to see what else we are working on and what is in your wheel house! In the meantime, you are always free to stop by and do yard work on the outside of the pool, no permission required!

Swim & Dive Parent Committee

The swim and dive teams need a committee of parents who can help out with various team tasks like organizing spirit nights, team breakfast/pics, end of year banquet, merchandise, etc. Email swim.cudas@gmail.com to let us know you want to be on the S&D Parent Committee.

Social Committee

Help our social director, PJ Worosz execute the social calendar he has planned. Let us know if we can call on you to help out with Bingo, Adult Night, Ladies Night, & End of School Party. Email PJ to get on his list of helpers.

Fundraising Committee

The fundraising committee is planning for Dive Fest to raise funds for capital improvements. If you are interested in helping, please contact Julie Benson at juliegrahambenson@gmail.com

Amazon Wishlist

Pick something out from our wishlist to help us with the upkeep of our property. Check out our Amazon Wishlist here.

Groundskeeping

Commonwealth is a big property and requires a lot of wo(and)man power. If you would like to help with our various landscaping projects, please contact Amy Cotton at amypcotton@gmail.com

Maintenance

See below the list of projects that need attention. Please get in touch with Kayt Shipley at kayt3379@gmail.com to let her know you intend to help!

Door Installation (general maintenance skills)

· Need assistance installing newly purchased back bathroom doors

· Timing – likely mid-April for 2-3 hours

Painting (Various)

· Need to paint numerous items throughout the property

· Timing – completely flexible -

Baby Pool Shed (carpentry)

· Need to build/replace the small shed that contains the baby pool filter

· Timing – preferable before the pool opens, but we can be flexible

Storage Room Repairs (general maintenance skills)

· Replace storage room door and wall paneling, remove bench and install storage shelves

· These items can be separated into individual unique projects

· Timing – preferably before the pool opens, but there is flexibility

There are a variety of other projects (small and large) on our ‘to-do’ list that involve painting, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing. If you are willing to contribute any amount of time, contact Kayt Shipley to find a project that fits your availability and time commitment. Your suggestions for projects are welcome with your commitment as well.

Power-washing – each is a unique request

Timing: Spring – no specified time, except after water is turned on

· Stairs and bridge

· Pool deck

· Baby pool area

· Bathrooms

· Bleachers

· A power washer is available for these projects; however, the pool deck will require the rental of a commercial washer. See a Kayt Shipley for more details

Adopt-a-garden

Timing: Spring – no time specified (during a fall clean-up or as your own schedule allows)

· Stake a claim to one (or more) of the five garden areas to beautify as you would like

· See Amy Cotton for more details

Chop-a-path

Timing: Spring – no specified time

· Clear a walking path behind the pool fence

· A chainsaw is available for this project

Spring Clean-Up

Timing: First day 3/17 and 2 more dates tbd, 1-3 hours per clean-up day (usual we have 2 days)

· Weeding

· Mulching

· Raking

· Pulling out / cleaning deck furniture

· Trimming more of the brush from the grassy area this year

· Additional ad-hoc projects are also available and can be done as your own time permits

Fall Clean-Up

Timing: Dates are TBD, 1-3 hours per clean-up day (usual 2 days – one early fall and one in late fall)

· Raking