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4 people are interested
Boat Shop Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Foss Waterway Seaport
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Did you know that we have a working boat shop at the Foss Waterway Seaport? We are always looking for volunteers! At the boat shop, we strive to preserve the past, acknowledge and encourage the present, and identify and plan for the future. We are involved in many projects including repairing and restoring historic vessels as part of museum exhibits, repairing boat cradles by strengthening or rebuilding the frames, and building new boats. Volunteers will also act as docents in welcoming any museum guests that come by the boat shop and sharing your knowledge about the boat shop and the museum.
No boat building experience is required! All safety and power tool use training will be provided!
The boat shop is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10:00am - 4:00pm. There must be a minimum of 2 people in the boat shop (1 skilled) in order to use the power tools. Volunteer hours are based purely on your availability - we welcome any time you can come in and participate!
If interested please contact AmeriCorps Member and Volunteer Coordinator, Paige Jones or learn more on our website at http://www.fosswaterwayseaport.org/join-support/volunteer
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About Foss Waterway Seaport
Location:
705 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA 98402, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Foss Waterway Seaport is to celebrate Tacoma's maritime heritage -- past, present and future. We fulfill our mission by working with community groups, schools and the general public to provide exhibits and programs that highlight the history, the present vitality and the future of Puget Sound and its connection to the people, the commerce, the environment, and the ecology of the region.
Description
The Foss Waterway Seaport was founded in 1996 as the Commencement Bay Maritime Association to carry on the work begun in the early 1990s by "Life on the Sound" founders Phyllis Harrison and Mike Vlahovich. They were working to create community space to celebrate the art, culture, crafts and skills of Puget Sound’s maritime community. Later the project became known as the Working Waterfront Maritime Museum. The association became a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization in March of 1997. The name Foss Waterway Seaport was adopted in 2005 when the vision for the project grew beyond a heritage museum.
The museum is presently located on Dock Street along Tacoma’s Thea Foss Waterway. The centerpiece of our home is a 117-year-old wheat transfer facility, known as the Balfour Dock building. It is one of two remaining wooden warehouses originally build as a mile-long complex in 1900. These warehouses were built to accommodate cargo carrying, square-rigged ships that frequented the port during the early days of Tacoma’s history. Theses wharves hosted many beautiful sailing vessels, as well as steam-and diesel-powered cargo traders well into the 20h century.
Educational and cultural programs and events are centered around the historic building and 1,200 feet of public moorage on the Thea Foss Waterway. Activities include: Maritime Heritage exhibits, Land- and Boat-based Marine Science Education programs, a Heritage Boat Shop and meeting and event rental space.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
705 Dock StreetTacoma, WA 98402
DATE POSTED
March 2, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training