Volunteers needed at Ella Redkey Pool

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The following is a press release from the City of Klamath Falls.

Everyone Swims Program

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - During the months of April and May, over 900 third graders throughout Klamath County will receive free, life-saving, swim lessons through the Everyone Swims program at Ella Redkey Pool. 

Ella Redkey Pool is looking for Volunteer Swim Lesson Instructors. You have an opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life! 

Everyone Swims 3rd Grade Program has been a huge success in the past years. Recovering from COVID regulations has been a long journey, but with the HUGE support from Sky Lakes Medical Center and the City of Klamath Falls, the Ella Redkey Pool is able to host the program again. 

Volunteer information: No experience? No problem. 

As a volunteer, you will receive intensive swim instruction training prior to the start of swim lessons. During the Everyone Swims program you will be paired with a Certified Lifeguard/Swim Lesson Instructor to guide you through the process do you won’t be left alone to teach. 

Enjoy the perks of being an Everyone Swims Volunteer: 

  • Receive a $30 gift certificate to Ella Redkey Pool for every 1-week session of lessons you volunteer 

  • FREE Ella Redkey Pool moisture-wicking T-shirt 

  • Spend time outdoors enjoying the warm, geothermally heated Pool 

  • Most importantly, become a mentor and have a positive impact on the youth in our community 

Everyone Swims Volunteer Schedule: 

  • 6 weeks of lessons: Monday, April 17 - Thursday, May 25 

  • Lessons are held 4 days per week: Monday through Thursday 

  • Morning & Afternoon session options: 8:45 am – 11:15 am and/or 12:15 pm – 2:45 pm 

Volunteer as much or as little as you’d like. All help is appreciated. All volunteers are required to pass a background check with the City of Klamath Falls. 

Prior registration is required. As you register, you will be able to select the week(s) you’d like to volunteer along with the morning and/or afternoon timeslot. 

Register Online today. 

  • Visit EllaRedkeyPool.com 

  • Select “Online Registration / My Account” 

  • Create an account 

  • Select the orange “Volunteer Opportunities” tab 

  • Scroll to the bottom to and click the green “Add to Cart” button 

  • Follow the prompts and select the weeks you would like to volunteer 

Mark your calendars for the Swim Lesson Instructor Training Session. 

  • Sunday, April 2: 11:30 am – 4:30 pm 

  • There will be refreshments available, and you will receive your free t-shirt at the training 

  • Packets with information will be handed out 

Thank you for donating your time, energy, and enthusiasm in our efforts to make all third-grade students throughout Klamath County water safe. 

For more information on the Everyone Swims program please visit, www.ellaredkeypool.com or email ellaredkeypool@klamathfalls.city.