On behalf of Sail Portsmouth, our community and our maritime history, thank you for your interest in volunteering!

Our events rely on our volunteers. We have no paid staff. Volunteering for the Sail Portsmouth event or Sea Challenge is fun, educational and makes a real difference in our community.

Volunteers at the tall ship event work to ensure the event runs smoothly and our thousands of visitors are safe and having a good time. Volunteers may help visitors on the docks and gangways, sell beverages and merchandise, purchase tickets, and assist with parking. Volunteers are flexible and prepared to take care of whatever else pops up – something always does!


Volunteer Benefits

  • *Free Parking is provided on a first-come, first-served basis
  • *Get a Sail Portsmouth tee shirt
  • *Free cold water
  • *Tour the ships for free
  • *Volunteers who sign up for more than one shift may attend the Volunteer and Ship Crews BBQ. It is held in the Sail Portsmouth tent after the event closes on Monday evening. The BBQ is a great way to meet other Volunteers, Sail Portsmouth board members and some of the ships’ crews.

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