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SHARC Opportunities

The following volunteer opportunities are available at the Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center:

Instructor Aid Program

Upon completion of the Water Safety Instructor Aid course, volunteer instructor aids will assist the instructor in the following areas:

  • Taking attendance
  • Gathering equipment
  • Drills/Demonstrations
  • Successful completion of the Water Safety Instructor Aid course at either the SHARC or at another facility is a pre-requisite of this volunteer opportunity.
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Junior Lifeguard Program

Upon completion of the Junior Lifeguard course, volunteers can assist the SHARC lifeguards with the following tasks:

  • Water safety
  • Assist on-duty lifeguards in maintaining a safe environment
  • Checking life jackets in/out
  • Surveillance
  • Light maintenance
  • Successful completion of the Guard Start Junior Lifeguard course at the SHARC or another facility is a prerequisite for this volunteer opportunity.
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Special Events

Volunteers can assist with special events such as the Halloween Spooktacular and the Polar Bear Swim.

SHARC volunteer opportunities are available seven days a week. Shifts are typically about 3 hours long. Volunteers under the age of 15 cannot work after 7:00 p.m. on school nights or after 9:00 p.m. on other nights.

If you are interested in a volunteer opportunity at the SHARC, please contact Kristi Wilson, the Volunteer Services Coordinator by phone at 503-615-3479 or through e-mail at kristiw@ci.hillsboro.or.us. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you!