Klamath Falls, OR – During the months of April and May, over 800 third graders throughout Klamath County, Dorris, and Tulelake will receive FREE, LIFE-SAVING swim lessons through the Everyone Swims program at Ella Redkey Pool.

The Everyone Swims program is made possible this Spring through the partnership of Sky Lakes Medical Center and the City of Klamath Falls. Students receive individualized instruction, develop skills, build confidence, and learn life-saving skills, all while having fun with their peers in the water.

Ella Redkey Pool is looking for Volunteer Swim Lesson Instructor Aids. You have an opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life! Everyone Swims 3 rd Grade Program has been a huge success in the past years and we are so excited to keep it going. We need your help to make this program possible.


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, so you won’t be left alone to teach.

Enjoy the perks of being an Everyone Swims Volunteer:

  • Receive a $35 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 15 – Thursday, May 23
  • Lessons are held 4 days per week: Monday through Thursday
  • Morning & Afternoon session options: 9:00am – 11:00am and/or 12:15pm – 2:45pm

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 time slot.

Register Online TODAY!

  • Visit EllaRedkeyPool.com
  • Select “Online Registration / My Account”
  • Create an account
  • Select the orange “Volunteer Opportunities” tab
  • Scroll to the bottom and click the green “Add to Cart” button
  • Follow prompts and select the weeks you would like to volunteer

Mark your calendars for the Swim Lesson Instructor Training Session.

  • Sunday, April 7: 11:30am – 3:30pm
  • There will be refreshments available
  • 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 , water safe throughout Klamath County, Tulelake and Dorris.

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