Volunteer

JPMF is a volunteer based non-profit organization and your gift of time will have a lasting impact and strengthen the special needs community!

Volunteers help further JPMF’s mission to improve the lives of children with special needs and their families by:

  • being a swim buddy
  • volunteering for one of our special events
  • helping with administrative projects
  • organizing a splash-a-thon

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JPMF SPLASH! Swim Buddy

Volunteer swim buddies are the heart of JPMF SPLASH! A SPLASH instructor leads the water safety program for participants with a broad range of disabilities. Each participant is paired with a swim buddy while in the water. Swim buddies help the participants follow the directions of the instructor by keeping them on task and ensuring their individual abilities and needs are met.

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2020 Dates for Fairfax County Swim Buddy Volunteer Opportunities

Spring JPMF Splash Sessions (ALL CLASSES CANCELLED)

– Oak Marr RECenter: April 4, 18, 25, May 2, 9, and 16 from 1:30-3:30PM
– South Run RECenter: April 4, 11, 25, May 2, 9, and 16 from 12:30-2:30PM

Swim Buddy Requirements:

  • Must be 13 years of age or older.
  • Be prepared to get in the water with the program participants. Be positive and ready to have fun!
  • Watch a 20 min JPMF SPLASH! Orientation Video by clicking Step 1.
  • Answer follow-up questions in Step 2.
  • Create an account with the Fairfax County Volunteer Management System and apply for the JPMF Splash opportunity by clicking Step 3.
Step 1.
Click Here to Watch
Orientation Video
Step 2.
Click Here to Answer
Follow-Up Questions
Step 3.
Click Here to Apply
as a Swim Buddy

JPMF Life Saver

Lifeguard certification will be reimbursed by JPMF for those swim buddies that volunteer for 6 Saturdays. Future lifeguards with swim buddy experience are able to understand and help people of all abilities at the pool.

Great reasons to be a JPMF Swim Buddy:

  • Fulfill graduation and service learning requirements
  • Be reimbursed for lifeguard certification by JPMF by volunteering for 6 Saturdays
  • Develop an appreciation for the amazing qualities and abilities that people of all abilities share
  • Gain leadership skills, self confidence and valuable life experience
  • Make a difference in the lives of others by teaching lifesaving water safety rules and introducing a new leisure skill to people with disabilities

 

Other Volunteer Opportunities for JPMF Events 

 

 

Email volunteer@jpmf.org to help Special Kids Special Families by volunteering for SPLASH-A-THONs, Casino Night, Golf Challenge, and Family Fun Days.