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Published 1/30/26 9:44AM

Join 1885 schooner PIONEER's Volunteer Sailing Crew!

South Street Seaport Museum
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near New York, NY
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    • Details

    Start Date:
    April 18, 2026
    End Date:
    October 10, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Participants must attend at least three two-hour sails each month and one training sail each month.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    30
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Community Development, Sports & Recreation
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    Participants must have a level of physical fitness to be able to navigate a larger ship on the water, lift heavy objects, throw dock lines far, hear instructions and receive instructions.

    Description

    Join 1885 schooner PIONEER's Volunteer Sailing Crew!

    Learn to sail a tall ship at the South Street Seaport Museum!

    The 1885 schooner Pioneer needs your help! We are looking for volunteer crew members to help sail Pioneer during weekdays, weeknights, and on the weekends beginning April 18th until mid October! Previous sailing experience is helpful, but not required. Training is provided.

    Help us continue to share Pioneer's rich history with the public and engage citizens with New York Harbor!

    Requirements: Must attend at least two training sails, which are held every Saturday morning from 0830-1200, and take a US Coast Guard mandated drug test.

    Must be above the age of 16. All skill levels are welcome. Training is provided.

    The South Street Seaport Museum preserves and interprets the ​origins and growth of New York City as a world port, a place where goods, labor, and cultures are exchanged through work, commerce, and the interaction of diverse communities.

    Location

    On-site
    12 Fulton St., New York, New York, US

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