Volunteer Thursdays.
We run regular 'volunteer Thursdays' at our base in Weir Quay Boatyard. If you are interested in learning traditional skills and becoming part of our refit community , see below for all the details!
What are volunteer Thursdays?
We run a volunteering day every week where our community works on the rebuild of our tall ship Tectona. Everyone is welcome, our volunteering community is an amazing groups of people of all ages and backgrounds. Volunteering with us gives you a chance to try something new in a safe environment, increase your wellbeing and confidence, as well as learning traditional boat building skills! There's no obligation to commit to coming every week, we welcome people to come along whenever suits them.
How do I become a volunteer?
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Fill in our electronic Thursday Volunteer form so we have all your details before you come.
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Email ben@sailingtectona.co.uk to let us know when you will be coming, or if you have any questions or require assistance organising travel.
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Come along on a Thursday... we look forward to meeting you!
What you need to know
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What time ? The day starts at 9am and finishes at 4pm.
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What will I be doing? There are usually a range of jobs to do onboard Tectona or in our workshop (using traditional boat building methods!). Tasks can include painting, varnishing, woodwork, repairs.
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Do I need any experience? No, full training and supervision is provided so no experience is necessary.
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What should I wear/bring? Please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and scruffy! Please wear close toed shoes e.g. trainers or steel toe cap boots if you have them.
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What is provided? Hot lunch, tea, coffee, biscuits. All PPE needed for the day's tasks.
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Where are you located? We are in Weir Quay Boatyard, PL20 7BS.
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Can I park there? Yes! Free parking can be found on the road outside the Boatyard.
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What about public transport? There is a train from Plymouth that takes you to Bere Ferrers station. We can give you a lift from there to the Boatyard. Most volunteers get the 0824 train from Plymouth which arrives in Bere Ferrers at 0845 and leave on the 1545 train that arrives back in Plymouth at 1604. However if these times don't suit just let us know which train you will be on.
