VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We build and restore historic wooden boats in a wonderful 1950's-era building on the Sausalito waterfront. We educate the public about the wooden boat—building craft, history, and culture.
Volunteers are the heart of our organization. Would you be interested in volunteering?
These are just some of the rewards:
• A one-of-a-kind work environment, rich with history
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Contribute to the success of a new organization
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Work with wonderful colleagues
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Enjoy a spectacular place to eat your lunch
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A sense of community
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Volunteer events
Volunteer picnic on Angel Island in San Francisco Bay, April 12, 2008
See more photos from the picnic
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Mailing List Data Entry
Polaris Painting and Varnishing (Feb 11-Mar 12, 2008)
Mailing List Data Entry
Title: Mailing List Data Entry
Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator
We build and restore historic wooden boats in a wonderful 1950s-era building on the Sausalito waterfront. We educate the public about the wooden boat- building craft, history, and culture.
General Responsibilities:
• Compile lists of potential donors, volunteers,
and other supporters
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Enter names and other data into database.
Skills Needed:
• Attention to detail
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Strong typist
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Good computer skills
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Ability to maintain confidentiality
To volunteer for this position, call 415-332-3179 or e-mail .
Polaris Painting and Varnishing
Job Description: Varnish and paint Polaris spars and topsides
Title: Crew Leaders (2) and Crew (15)
Reports to: Crew Leaders and Spaulding staff
Time Frame: February 11th to March 12th, 2008 (she must be ready to sail by March 15th)
Polaris, our famous 1906 gaff-sloop, is a beautiful living example of the boats that sailed the Bay in the early 1900’s. We are thrilled to have her as the flagship of our sailing fleet. Polaris is part of our Public Sailing Program, which will focus this year on young people and the elderly.
Positions:
Volunteer Crew Leaders (2)
• Strong Experience in brightwork and painting required
• Will work hands on and supervise the work of other volunteers
• Leaders will be the liaison between volunteer crew and Spaulding Management
• Flexible schedule
• Total commitment to start and finish the project
Volunteer crew (up to 15)
• Experienced preferred in brightwork and painting (sanding, varnishing, cleaning)
• The volunteer crew will work under the supervision of the crew leader
• Reliable
• Flexible schedule
Work to be Accomplished:
Brightwork
• Mask with blue tape all surrounding areas
• Deep sanding of mast, boom and bowsprit
• Apply 10 coats of varnish
• Sand between coats
• Apply white enamel to the mast and boom ends
Top Sides
• Mask with blue tape all surrounding areas
• Sand with electric sander
• Spackle as needed
• 2 coats of primer
• 2 coats of white enamel
All materials will be provided. A free membership and a hat from the Spaulding Wooden Boat Center will be offered to all volunteers at the end of the job.
The Spaulding Wooden Boat Center offers a unique and friendly environment to work. This is a great opportunity to meet sailors and to improve your boat maintenance skills surrounded by highly regarded boat builders and crafters.
To volunteer for this position, call Andrea at 415-332-3179 or e-mail .