How to Join
Joining is simple, pick some dates that work for you to volunteer. Send a resume, cover letter and a recent photo and other relevant documents. Positions are given on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon acceptance you will be notified as to when and where to meet the ship. Once you have the necessary time, your application will be considered to sail. Sail times are based on availability. Upon arrival you will need to participate in a Coast Guard random drug program. Cost is about $45.
Remember: Tall Ship sailing is like camping out except we provide the tent and the food. You would want clothing for all kinds of weather and bring sleeping gear.
The HMS Bounty Volunteer Programs for Restoration and Crewing
Your skills are needed and can be put to good use!
There are many opportunities to become part of the Bounty Family. As a volunteer you will become one of our crew. You will work along side the professional crew doing as they do. One minute you may find yourself manning the helm or painting the 'tween decks. In order to be considered for a volunteer crew position on Bounty you must first volunteer your time towards Bounty restoration or dockside maintenance programs. Some people enjoy bringing their daily skills to the ship, and others want to escape and learn new skills. The Bounty does not require any previous sailing experience or special skills. We are unique in that our first requirement is a strong desire to be on the ship. And of course the Bounty provides food and housing. Many of our "paid positions" come from the volunteer core.
Skills Needed:- Woodworking
- Rigging
- Retail Sales
- Historical research
 Mr. James Brennan at the ships wheel, another volunteer ready to show up at the ship for duty. Our volunteer program is in full swing. The volunteer support is a fundamental element of the Bounty's program. Without it, we could not continue maintaining and sailing the ship. Thanks to the work of enthusiastic volunteers like Mr. Brennan, Bounty will sail more than ever passing on the rich history and skills of the square-riggers to people from all over the world. |
 Mr. Bob Carlsen was our first volunteer to show up at for Bounty in Fall River for the first renovation. You can see him here scraping paint and varnishing. All the Bounty's volunteers have the opportunity to sail on the ship, and some are even invited to attend the ships intense sail training program. Graduates become volunteer members of the ship's crew. So jump on now with the most exciting volunteer opportunity on the water, working and sailing the H.M.S. Bounty. |
 Mr. Arnie Janaro used part of his vacation time from his full time position at ABC-TV to volunteer aboard the Bounty for the first renovation. Everybody who worked with him couldn't say enough about his enthusiasm. Good job Arnie! |