Sail Portsmouth Volunteer Page

On behalf of Sail Portsmouth, our community and our maritime history, thank you for your interest in volunteering!

Our events rely on our volunteers.  Volunteering for the Sail Portsmouth event or Sea Challenge is fun, educational and makes a real difference in our community.

Volunteers at the tall ship event work to ensure the event runs smoothly and our thousands of visitors are safe and having a good time. Volunteers may help visitors on the docks and gangways, sell beverages and merchandise, purchase tickets, and assist with parking. Volunteers are flexible and prepared to take care of whatever else pops up – something always does!

If you are interested in volunteering for the Sail Portsmouth Tall Ships event, which will take place from July 23-26, 2026 please email info@sailportsmouth.org. Please provide your full name and email address. We will be in touch with you once we have the volunteer schedule available. At that time you can sign up for shifts and jobs that you prefer.

Volunteer Benefits

  • Free Parking is provided on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Get a Sail Portsmouth tee shirt
  • Free cold water
  • Tour the ships for free
  • Invitation to the Volunteer and Ship Crews BBQ. It is held in the Sail Portsmouth tent after the event closes on Sunday evening. The BBQ is a great way to meet other Volunteers, Sail Portsmouth board members and some of the ships’ crews.

Again, Sail Portsmouth and Sea Challenge programs could not happen without our Volunteers. Thank you!

2026 Volunteer Training

Our Volunteer Training will occur on Sunday, July 12, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

Location of this training has yet to be determined.

Sail Portsmouth volunteers grouped in front of a tall ship