Volunteers

Updated March 2026

We Need You

Volunteers help keep Little Swan Lake running, from fishing and boating to roads, clubhouse grounds, lake operations, and long-range planning. If you want to help preserve the community and support lake projects, there are several ways to get involved.

Have you ever wondered why Little Swan Lake is such a gem? It's because of people, volunteers, who take pride in maintaining all the good things we enjoy about our community such as the beautiful lake, the fishing and boating, skiing and tubing, the clubhouse and gardens, the outlots, and the roads.

We owe a lot to our current volunteers and would like to offer you the chance to take part in preserving all the great things you enjoy about Little Swan Lake. There are spots open on many committees, so please look over the list below and let us know what you might be interested in volunteering for. Board and committee needs change over time, so if you want to be part of the bigger picture, become a Little Swan Lake volunteer.

Committee openings and board support needs can change over time. If a role below interests you, reach out and the club can point you to the right committee or current opening.

Email LSLClerk@hotmail.com
10 Volunteer Areas
Lakewide Outdoor and Facility Roles
2026 Current Contact Point

Why Volunteer

Lake Care

Volunteers help protect the lake, shoreline, fish population, and overall water quality.

Community Spaces

Committees support the clubhouse, memorial garden, outlots, signs, lighting, and shared areas.

Future Planning

Volunteer groups also help evaluate larger projects, maintenance priorities, and long-term needs.

Committee and Volunteer Opportunities

Little Swan Lake depends on people who take pride in maintaining the lake, roads, clubhouse, outlots, and shared amenities. The committee list below reflects the standing volunteer areas currently described by the club.

Lake and Recreation

Committees focused on fish management, recreation rules, water quality, and lake conditions.

Recreation

Fishing

  1. Works closely with DNR to help keep the lake stocked with game fish and manage fish numbers.
  2. Updates Illinois and Little Swan Lake fishing rules.
Recreation

Boating

  1. Registers all Little Swan Lake watercraft.
  2. Distributes Little Swan Lake watercraft stickers.
  3. Notifies members of changes to government rules and regulations.
Environment

Siltation

  1. Monitors and manages levels of silt in the lake.
  2. Works with state and federal agencies to improve lake water quality.
  3. Maintains the shorelines of the Little Swan Lake outlots.
Infrastructure

Lake and Dam

  1. Maintains the Little Swan Lake dam structure and spillway.
  2. Monitors and adjusts lake levels.
  3. Handles seasonal installation and removal of lake docks.

Grounds and Facilities

Hands-on roles that support shared property, common spaces, roads, and routine maintenance.

Grounds

Mowing

  1. Secures bids for seasonal mowing.
  2. Inspects mowing on lake properties.
  3. Notifies owners if lots are not mowed.
Facilities

Road Maintenance and Snowplowing

  1. Identifies potential bidders and secures bids for road maintenance and snowplowing.
  2. Assesses the need for lake road and culvert repairs and road resurfacing.
  3. Maintains lake culverts and roadway lights.
Grounds

Memorial Garden

  1. Helps maintain the memorial garden area surrounding the clubhouse.
  2. Offers suggestions for garden improvements.
Facilities

Lake Operations

  1. Maintains shared structures including the clubhouse, outlot pavilions, and boat ramp.
  2. Maintains signs and security lights.

Planning and Review

Volunteer roles that help guide future projects, finances, and property review work.

Planning

Long Range Planning

  1. Supports financial planning for the future of Little Swan Lake.
  2. Reviews larger project ideas such as parking improvements or boat ramp work.
Review

Building Permits

  1. Reviews remodeling and new construction plans with homeowners.
  2. Handles building permits after the initial reviews.