Volunteer

Get Involved

At Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre, we depend on our fantastic volunteers, members and supporters to help us provide the life changing activities and experiences to people of all ages.
We always welcome enthusiastic, dedicated volunteers and work experience placements to come and join us as part of our team. As a volunteer, you’ll have amazing opportunities to develop new skills, make new friends, further your education and help us run the charity.

Ways To Volunteer

Volunteering opportunities at DSWC are diverse and your role as a volunteer depends on the amount of time you have to volunteer and your skills and interests you bring to our team.

Volunteers can choose to work in any of our 5 key departments:

  • Watersports
  • Administration
  • Events
  • Catering
  • DIY/Maintenance

For more information on the various volunteering roles we offer, please refer to the Volunteer Job Roles. If you have a particular skill to offer or simply want to help, please send us an email at volunteering@dswc.org.

Becoming a volunteer can be personally rewarding and it’s a great opportunity to give back to the community. Volunteering can also provide you with many other benefits including:

  • acquire new skills and have fun doing something you’ve never tried before
  • improve your existing skills and build confidence
  • network and build contacts with diverse backgrounds and experiences
  • increase your job and career prospects
  • achieve a sense of satisfaction helping out a charity
  • make new friends and get involved with the community

How To Become A Volunteer

First of all, decide how much time you have to give and in what area you would like to volunteer your skill. To find out more about all the volunteer roles, please review the Volunteer Job Roles and download the volunteering application form here. Send the completed form back to our volunteer coordinator at volunteering@dswc.org.

Work Experience Placement

We welcome work experience placements in all departments. To apply, please complete the volunteer application form and submit along with paperwork from your school or university.

Corporate Volunteering

If you are interested in volunteering with us as a Corporate Group, please send us an email at volunteering@dswc.org.