HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?
Why not Volunteer
What can volunteers do?
DLSRT
volunteering could involve anything from helping to maintain the fabric of the
ships and their machinery to helping to ensure that
visitors have an enjoyable visit or helping with background work such as
fundraising, PR and administration.
The physical roles are most suited to those who thrive in challenging working
conditions—either on board Challenge or in the DLSRT
workshop. Some roles on ST Challenge involve going to sea and so sea legs are an
advantage but there is plenty for people to do who
would prefer to stay shore based. Some roles are already clearly defined but we
are also open to any offers of help from those who are
interested in getting involved. Because we have a variety of roles this is an
ideal opportunity for couples would like to volunteer together
but don't want to do the same thing.
Existing Roles:
Dunkirk Little Ships Volunteer
This general role is for people who
don't specifically want roles such as working on engines or deck maintenance but
could offer things
such as looking after visitors, helping with events, general cleaning and
painting or acting as a guide. We need the basics covering but
assume that some volunteers will prefer to focus on particular tasks that match
their skills and interests.
Learning Volunteers on ST Challenge and SS Shieldhall
This is a shared role with SS
Shieldhall as part of a project to develop activities that capture the
imagination of visitors on board the ships
and via the organisations' websites. This role is ideal for anyone who wants to
help children and families have fun and learn about maritime matters.
The role is supported by the project team working with both ST Challenge and SS
Shieldhall and is a good way of getting involved with maritime
and heritage education.
Dunkirk Little Ships 75th Anniversary Fundraising Volunteer
To find sources of funding to enable
Challenge and Caresana (both Dunkirk Little Ships) to make the Journey to
Dunkirk for the 75th
anniversary in May 2015.
Dunkirk Little Ships PR Volunteer
To help DLSRT make effective use of PR
opportunities for the ships in a way that respects their history and raises
their profile so that they
can survive and continue to operate as part of British maritime history.
If you would like to enquire about
becoming a volunteer for any of our vessels please complete the Volunteer
Enquiry Form and send it to Sally Marsh
at the address or email given on the form.