Volunteers sought to put smiles on dials

THE Disabled Surfers Association Ocean Grove branch is putting the callout to the community to come and be part of their special day.

More than 200 volunteers are being sought to assist surfers of all abilities in getting in the water on March 1.

Attendees will be able to help with marshalling, food delivery, water safety and surfing throughout what will be a fun morning.

DSA Ocean Grove president Jeremy Swift said uptake from volunteers would allow them to open up more surfing spots.

“We’ve got about 130 at the moment which is a great outcome, but we are after even more to make sure no one misses out.

“After cancelling February due to bad weather, it’s vital that we get as many surfers in the water that want to make it our March event.

“If we can do so, we can let another 20 surfers come in. We are at capacity right now, but there’s 15 on the waitlist.

“You don’t have to be a surfer to volunteer too, it’s open to anyone no matter whether they want to be in the water or not.”

Each group will be led by DSA team leaders who will be in red rash vests.

Once you are on the beach, volunteers will be put into groups by a beach marshall (green rash vest).

The red vests will then provide a final briefing before surfing commences.

No surf experience is required to volunteer.

To register, head to disabledsurfers.org/vic-ocean-grove