Assist professional crew during onboard education programs and public sails. Teach during our shore side education programs or in the classroom. Volunteer as educators during our summer camp programs.
Conduct presentations about HAWC services for local community partners, attend community events as a HAWC representative, and answer questions about HAWC.
Potential projects include: collecting data throughout the year as part of our citizen science monitoring projects, helping organize and run clean up events, and spreading the ‘action’ message of our mission.
Assist individuals seeking protective orders in Salem and Lynn District courts, as well as Essex County Family and Probate. SAFEPLAN volunteers must also attend a four-day training in Lawrence through the Massachusetts Office of Victim Assistance.
Help with projects onboard Piscataqua as needed, especially during uprig, downrig, and annual spring haul-out. Help remove the winter cover at the start of the season and build the cover at the end of the season. Assist in maintaining the docks and small boats as needed.
Answer our business line, greet visitors, make copies, process donations, prepare bulk mailings, enter data, and perform computer processes with other volunteers and staff members.
Assist in the office as needed for data entry and office assistance tasks. Help with marketing by distributing flyers around the seacoast area. Help to table during festivals and fairs.
Share your knowledge of gundalows and our region at our welcome center, Sheafe Warehouse or at our podium in Prescott Park. Don’t know anything about gundalows or our region? Don’t worry! We’ll train you!
AVAP is part of AmeriCorps, a national service program that offers opportunities to Americans who are interested in making a substantial commitment to serve their country through national service. AVAP Members placed with crisis centers will become advocates who support victims of domestic and sexual violence and stalking.
As a front desk volunteer you will help greet guests and walk-in clients in our reception area at our Portsmouth office and provide support for a range of office tasks and projects. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the agency’s operations and to gain valuable administrative experience.