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.
Shetland’s traditional tall ship Swan, LK243, is scheduled to arrive in the Western Isles this week, for a month of youth sail training and public trips around the isles. The sail training taster days will highlight opportunities for taking part in The Tall Ships Races which is returning to Scotland in 2023. While the seven- and nine-night public trips, leaving from Ullapool and Stornoway, will explore the Western Isles, including St Kilda.
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Classic sailing vessel the Swan, LK243, is to visit Orkney in May 2022 to offer sail training days for young islanders, and a day trip for the public, exploring the coasts around Kirkwall.
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