Let's Celebrate Swan!
28 April 2025Shetland’s iconic sail training vessel, Swan (LK243), marks a monumental milestone this May – 125 years since her launch at Hay’s Dock in 1900.
Read MoreWe simply couldn’t maintain and operate the Swan without our incredible volunteer support! There are many ways to get involved both onshore and offshore, and we actively encourage people to get the most out of their experience of working with The Swan Trust. Here are some examples of how you can get involved, 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 opportunities 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 logistics 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.
We offer annual crew training sessions, both pre and post our sailing season, and also open delivery trips to crewing volunteers, to further develop their knowledge and experience of Swan and our sailing procedures.
If you are interested in getting involved in any way, please complete the form below to receive updates on volunteering opportunities.
Please note our policy on age limits for certain volunteering activities.
Shetland’s iconic sail training vessel, Swan (LK243), marks a monumental milestone this May – 125 years since her launch at Hay’s Dock in 1900.
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In planning an exhibition to mark 125 years since the launch of Swan LK243, Trustees are looking to the Shetland public to loan items for display that would be of interest in charting in the Swan’s history.
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