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Thank you to our volunteers!

Every role performed, from assisting poolside to supporting our team behind the scenes, volunteers help us create safe, powerful, life-changing experiences both in and out of the water.

If you are interested in joining us, fill out the form below and we will help you find the right place to plug into the mission.

The Scuba Gym volunteers and community

Meet our Team of Volunteers

These are the people who help create the kind of environment our participants and families feel the moment they walk in. As this section grows, it will become a stronger way to honor the people helping move the mission forward.

Katie Gottsch

Katie Gottsch

Inwater Diver, Inwater Diver Assistant, Surface Support
Time with us 2023
Favorite memory Bringing a group of divers to EPCOT to dive as part of their DiveQuest program. Hearing the divers favorite parts was incredible!
When they’re not diving Professor at Full Sail University. Coach and consultant helping businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals move important work forward in areas of PR, marketing, project management, operations and dissertation support.
Volunteer

Kevin Houck

Inwater Diver, Surface Support
Time with us 2024
Favorite memory Diving with Ashton - he is a very kind and athletic.
When they’re not diving Outside Sales Representative
Volunteer

Dan Monaghan

Inwater Diver, Inwater Diver Support, Instructor, Surface Support
Time with us 2012
Favorite memory Taking Paxton to the Living Seas at Disney (EPCOT) for DiveQuest.
When they’re not diving Retired restaurant manager
John Cole

John Cole

Inwater Diver, Inwater Diver Assistant, Surface Support, Photographer
Time with us 2025
Favorite memory I am energized every week! Seeing Daniel's enthusiasm for getting into the pool makes me smile.
When they’re not diving I am mostly retired from a 30+ year career with Disney. Prior to working at Disney I was a charter captain in the Florida Keys taking people out to the reef.
Volunteer

Lynn Hagan

Inwater Diver, Surface Support
Time with us 2024
Favorite memory My favorite thing is whenever one of the kids tells me they had a good session. Come up, take the reg out and i get a ‘that was fun!’
When they’re not diving Retired
Volunteer

Niel Cabrera

Inwater Diver, Inwater Diver Assistant, Surface Support
Time with us 2018
Favorite memory There are many great memories over the years but on of my favorites was seeing Freddy start the program in a walker and progressively see his improvement to the point that he could walk to his car without needing help.
When they’re not diving Vice President of Institutional Investments at Fisher Investments.
Victoria Wieting

Victoria Wieting

Inwater Diver, Surface Support
Time with us 2024
Favorite memory Learning to blow bubble rings. I always wondered how people did that and now I can, cool trick.
When they’re not diving Executive admissions counselor.
Yvette Trinkle

Yvette Trinkle

Inwater Diver, Inwater Diver Assistant, Surface Support
Time with us 2019
Favorite memory Watching the adaptive divers diving at the Seas in EPCOT.
When they’re not diving Engineering Services Manager
Volunteer

Mike Rutherford

Inwater Diver, Inwater Diver Assistant, Surface Support
Time with us 2021
When they’re not diving Retired Missouri State Trooper
Volunteer

Sarah Richards

Inwater Diver, Inwater Diver Assistant, Surface Support
Time with us 2025
Favorite memory Watching everyone's smiles.
When they’re not diving Scenic Artist
Jerry Harper

Jerry Harper

Inwater Diver, Inwater Diver Assistant, Surface Support
Time with us 2021
Favorite memory My son Mitch and I volunteered for a SASP trip down Rainbow River. We were assigned to an autistic young man who is normally very "hands off". During the dive, he became extremely excited about seeing the turtles and fish, and for having two dive buddies there with him. He clamped onto both of our arms and didn't let go until the dive was over. His father (and David Sr) were amazed that he held physical contact on us, especially for that duration.
When they’re not diving Retired Firefighter/Paramedic for 15 years, a Hospital Corpsman in the US Navy Reserves for 8 years, and a Biometrics Systems Analyst for a Sheriff's Department in southern California. Now... I'm friends with Santa Claus!
Mackenzie Harden

Mackenzie Harden

Inwater Diver, Inwater Diver Assistant, Surface Support
Time with us 2025
Favorite memory The best memories are working with the kids that like to do "Super hero" style gymnastics under water - it is a good day when most of it is spent doing flips.
When they’re not diving High school student

Poolside support

Volunteers help create calm, safe, encouraging experiences for participants and families in and around the water.

Behind the scenes

Setup, hospitality, supplies, photos, registration help, and event-day logistics all matter more than most people realize.

Life-changing impact

Every role helps us create more room for healing, connection, confidence, and progress through the power of the water.

If you are interested in joining us, fill out this form.

Tell us how you would like to help, and we will follow up with the right next step.

Water volunteers: support sessions, participant comfort, and event-day help around the pool or water.
Land volunteers: help with setup, hospitality, family support, photos, supplies, and behind-the-scenes logistics.
Not sure yet? Choose the general option and leave a quick note. We will help point you in the right direction.

Volunteer interest form

Use this form if you want to volunteer with The Scuba Gym.

Sharing your experience, comfort in or around the water, and general availability helps us reply more usefully.