Distance events counters needed

I will need a counter for my 1,000 free on Thur. event. Will there be a "pool" of people available to help? Will I need to ask for help from others on deck? My buddy is in the same heat so he can't count. I am willing to count for another swimmer in a later heat or someone in the earlier 1,650. I am in the 65-69 age group ,so it should be at the earlier heats of the event Thanx to all that reply. "Swim long and prosper"