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26 people are interested
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ORGANIZATION: Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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26 people are interested
The Ship Guild maintains and operates two historic vessels, a 1902 tugboat (Jupiter) and a tall ship (Gazela). Both ships need skilled maintenance for their diesel engines, generators, electrical systems (120-volt DC on tug), sanitary systems, and general maintenance. The work is primarily done by volunteers, amongst which are people like you.
If you are interested in sailing on either vessel, you must attend mandatory training sessions.
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About Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild
Location:
301 S. Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106, US
Mission Statement
The Ship Guild's mission is to preserve, share and operate our historic vessels. Our mission is enhanced by programs which bring lessons of seamanship, traditional sailing and maritime culture to the public. Our volunteers are people of all ages, backgrounds and skills who share a love of historic vessels and maritime history.
Description
The Ship Guild operates and maintains the tall ship Gazela and the historic tugboat, Jupiter, both home-ported in Philadelphia and docked at Penn's Landing at Market Street. The Ship Guild is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Volunteers with the Guild share a strong commitment to preserving Philadelphia's maritime tradition. The ships rely on the contributions of time and effort from our volunteers to stay afloat.
There are many opportunities to become part of this effort whether your interests are woodworking and rigging, engineering, historical research, sailing, or marketing and presentations. As a volunteer you become part of a crew. You will work alongside the professional officers doing as they do. One minute you may find yourself manning the helm, later painting decks. Our crew earns hours toward sailing by volunteering time towards restoration, outreach, or dockside maintenance programs.
Whether you share your daily skills, or learn new ones, you will find a niche in this diverse organization.
All volunteers are asked to join the Ship Guild.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Columbus Blvd. at Market St (ship location)Penn's Landing.Philadelphia, PA 19106
DATE POSTED
May 16, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A