Volunteer With Us

Our volunteers are the lifeblood of our organisation, and we welcome enquiries form anyone who is able to assist with the many and varied tasks that enable our organisation to function.

Who do we need?

Our volunteers are split in to two main groups, sailing and shore based.

Volunteer at Sea

Volunteering at sea is an incredibly rewarding experience. It can be a fantastic way to get out on the water, build your own experience, and pass your experience and enthusiasm for sailing on to participants.

Our voyages are run entirely by volunteers so you are sure to be in great company and amongst like minded people. We are always looking for more volunteers to sail as skippers and mates on our boats.

Volunteers sail with us in a variety of sea-staff roles, from trainee mate through to skipper. Which role is right for you depends on how much experience you have, and whether you have any maritime qualifications.

Volunteering Process

1. Let our office team know you want to volunteer with us. Click on the link below and complete our sailing volunteer form. Our volunteer coordinator will contact you to answer any questions and explain what happens next. Seastaff Volunteer Enquiry
2. Complete one of our training and assessment weekends. We’ll show you around the boats, tell you about the work we do, and give you a chance to show what you can do!
3. Boring (but essential) paperwork. After your training weekend, we’ll tell you which position we think is right for you. But before you can sail we still need to do a DBS background check because you’ll be working with children. Also, as we are members of the Scout Association, you will be required to complete four short Scout online training modules. We’ll also need to get copies of any maritime qualifications you have.
4. Maritime Qualifications. The qualifications required vary according to the role that you are allocated. Our Seastaff are allocated one of four roles, Skipper, 1st Mate, 2nd Mate or Trainee Mate. Click on the link to see the qualifications needed for each role. Seastaff Qualifications Matrix.
5. Sign up to our sailing programme and GO SAILING!
6. Have a great time.

Volunteer Ashore

You don’t have to be a sailor to volunteer for Offshore. We’re always looking for committed people to help out, whilst keeping feet firmly on dry land.

We are currently looking for people with skills and enthusiasm to fulfill the following roles. if you would like to get involved as a shore based volunteer click on the link below and complete the form.

Shore based Volunteer Enquiry

• Boat Maintenance Volunteers
• Volunteer Coordinator
• Marketing Coordinator
• Social Media Coordinator
• Fundraising Coordinator