Interested in Volunteering?
The Overfalls Foundation needs volunteers to help with all phases of our operations. Here is just a sampling of the areas that always need volunteers.
The Dirty Hands Gang — Hands-on help with the continued restoration and maintenance of the ship, from painting to mechanical work. There are no special skills required, just a willingness to get involved and get your hands dirty! Click here to learn more.
Development — Much of the revenue supporting the Overfalls comes from grants, fundraising drives and special events. Whether or not you have experience, help is always needed with these activities.
Social Activities — We host many social activities throughout the year. These events all need help setting up and running.
Ship Tour Guides — Tours are conducted by our guides who tailor each tour to the individual visitors. This is a great opportunity to tell the Overfalls story, it is fun, and you will meet some very interesting people from all over the world. No prior knowledge of lightships is necessary.
Museum Staff — Our museum is open next to the ship and needs volunteers to staff this latest addition to our Foundation. Sit in a nice air-conditioned artifact-filled room, welcome visitors and answer questions they may have. An easy and rewarding volunteer opportunity.
Welcome Center and Ship’s Store Crew — The Ship’s Store serves as a welcome center for anyone visiting the ship. The store crew also sells t-shirts and assorted souvenirs.
Communications and Outreach — If you have skills in writing, taking photographs, using Internet social tools, or have any related technical skills, we need you.
Education — We need people to help run education programs for students of all ages on the history of lightships, the Overfalls and Delaware’s maritime history. Persons with a background in teaching and/or who enjoy it would be a considerable help in this area.
If you are interested in exploring any of these, or any other ways to volunteer, please fill out the form below or contact us at [email protected]