Volunteer at CWB

Since 1977, The Center for Wooden Boats has been a volunteer-powered organization. Today, over 400 volunteers contribute on a regular basis to support hands-on learning and access to the water. Volunteers help with virtually every aspect of CWB’s operations and lead many of its most mission-centric programs.

Why Volunteer at CWB?

There are lots of perks to being a volunteer at CWB! Here are some of the benefits:

  • 1 hour of boat use for every 3 hours of logged volunteer time

  • FREE Membership after 45 hours (within 12 consecutive months)

  • FREE SailNOW! enrollment after 45 hours (within 12 consecutive months)

  • After hours rowing socials during boating season

  • Volunteer appreciation events

  • Monthly Community Nights

  • Volunteer Newsletter

  • Awards to commend excellence in service

  • and more!

Opportunities include:

  • Visitor Services

  • Livery

  • Boatshop

  • Public Sail

  • Sailing Instruction

  • Boat Steward

  • Toy Boat Builds

  • Special Events

  • Office Assistance

  • Special Skills

  • and more!

Join a Committee

Volunteers interested in long term volunteering opportunities and like to get behind the scenes in planning and development are encouraged to join the following committees:

  • Development/Grant Writing Team

  • Sail Repair Team

  • Collections Crew

  • Women On the Water (WOW) Committee

  • Photographers

Contact volunteer@cwb.org to learn more about joining a team!

BECOME A VOLUNTEER (AGES 16+)

Join us at Orientation to learn more or get started. Volunteer Orientations are held the 2nd Saturday of every month on the South Lake Union campus. Every new volunteer undergoes a background check. Complete the online application before attending and additional details will be sent to you.

CURRENT VOLUNTEERS

 
 
 
 

QUESTIONS?

Email our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@cwb.org