There is a busy sailing season ahead and many hands make light work! We actively encourage people to get the most of their experience of working with The Swan Trust. There are many ways to get involved both onshore and offshore. Here are some examples and the benefits of volunteering:
We have many CV boosting opportunities in the areas of administration and marketing, here are just a few:
We have ambitious plans to expand what we do. If you have great communication and financial skills, these opportunites are for you:
Work parties meet regularly to keep Swan in tip top condition and provide a great way to socialise with like-minded helpers. Typical duties include:
Hours worked can be attributed towards Saltire Volunteering Awards. Make an enquiry using the form below.
Want to go sailing, take to the high seas as crew or sea staff helping with logisitics on our range of trips:
Previous experience is not essential, as training can be provided. You can add this experience to your sea time; learn navigation skills, work the sails and steer the ship. Develop your practical skills by helping out with cleaning, storing up, cooking and the general running of the boat.
A disclosure check will be required for trips with young people onboard.
Throughout the summer there are various crew training trips that you can get involved with to further your knowledge and experience of Swan and sailing procedures.
If you are interested in getting involved in any way, please complete the form below to receive updates on volunteering opportunities.
The Swan Trust has delivered a series of youth sail training taster days around the northern and western isles to build excitement among young people ahead of The Tall Ships Races returning to Shetland in 2023. Taking place in Shetland, Orkney, Ullapool and Stornoway, the training events saw over 100 young people enjoy a day aboard Shetland’s own tall ship, Swan.
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Classic sailing vessel, the Swan, was in Unst and Yell recently delivering trips for the public and a number of half day sails to school pupils in the isles.
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