Volunteer Highlight:

Name: Jenna

Age:17

School: Fairfax High School

Position: Volunteer Coordinator

On Nadar Por Vida:

Everyday, ten people die from drowning. Blacks and Hispanics are three times more likely than Whites to join this statistic. The risk is 8x higher if no one in the family can swim. In order to break this catastrophic drowning cycle, I volunteer at a non-profit my family founded 8 years ago, Nadar Por Vida, that targets minority and low-income kids who are potentially at-risk of drowning, childhood obesity and joining local gangs. Our program is volunteer run and is an opportunity for me and others to share our passion for swimming.

Our philosophy has always been that teaching success and reaching goals in the water translates into success in other areas of life like school and assimilation. As the senior student coach and volunteer coordinator, I receive as many benefits as our swimmers. I've learned to work in large groups and gained the patience to work with kids of all ages. yet my efforts cannot compare to the gratification I get from the smiles of our kids and their families as they succeed each week. These smiles reassure me that one person can truly make a difference, with even the smallest of actions.

Student Coaches

Nadar Por Vida depends on the volunteering of coaches, teachers, counselors, and other professionals, but most importantly, high school swimmers who by donating their time, make the program work!

Do you want to be a volunteer for this program?

Step 1: You must be a current or former USA Swimming swimmer

Step 2: Check the practice schedule and contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Step 3: Fill out the form and get your parent signature before you come to your first volunteer session

Step 4: Come to the pool no later than 6:00 pm with your swim outfit