We work with more than 2,500 volunteers from all over the UK, both onshore and at sea, throughout the year.
Our aim is to grow this incredible network to help with everything from fundraising and recruiting to sailing with and mentoring our young trainees.
To find out how you can get involved, please email info@tallships.org
We’ve also included more information below on the different ways you can volunteer onshore and at sea.
Average number of hours our volunteers generously donate a year
They instruct young people onboard and help to ensure everyone is safe while sailing.
Interested in becoming a volunteer Watch Assistant or Watch Leader?
On all our youth voyages we try to have a Youth Mentor onboard as part of our crew.
Their primary responsibility is the wellbeing of all the young people during the voyage.
This can be a very rewarding position as you’re in a unique situation in supporting the Skipper, Mate and Volunteer Crew as they develop during the voyage. To be a Youth Mentor you’ll need the following qualifications and experience:
Youth Mentors will need the written recommendation of Kirsty French, Director of Youth Development and Outdoor Learning. You’ll also need to complete a Volunteer Crew application pack including a DBS and reference check. Individuals will only be eligible after completion of our induction training programme, which includes a visit to the vessels.
If you have the appropriate qualifications and experience and are interested in becoming a Youth Mentor, please call Kirsty on 02392 832055.
We’re always looking for experienced Skippers and Mates to volunteer for us!
Whether you’re looking to volunteer on our youth voyages, adult or both, sailing on our fleet will be a rewarding experience.
If you hold commercial qualifications that correspond with the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) criteria for the positions of Skipper or Mate, and would like to sail as a volunteer, please call our Head of Operations, John Farndell on 02392 832055. You can also apply via our Careers page using the link below.
My favourite thing about working with young people is that I get to meet a new group of individuals every week and I’m able to see how sailing can be such a positive thing for them.
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