Overview
The Deckhand Educator Volunteer Program is a practicum in sail training, teaching at sea, and community-building with youth aboard the schooner Denis Sullivan. The program supports the development of maritime educators and role models for World Ocean School’s student programs.
Crew members live and work aboard the vessel, receiving a stipend along with room and board. The experience emphasizes hands-on learning, teamwork, and mentorship in a dynamic maritime environment.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements
Demonstrate interest in advancing the educational mission of World Ocean School
Exhibit self-awareness and ability to step forward or back as needed
Follow rules and regulations aboard the vessel
Show commitment to execution and follow-through
Maintain flexibility and adaptability in changing environments
Serve as an educator and positive role model for students
Work effectively as part of a team
Uphold strong personal ethics, integrity, and responsibility
Required Skills:
Responsibilities
Support sail training activities aboard the schooner Denis Sullivan
Teach and mentor students during onboard educational programs
Assist with daily vessel operations and maintenance
Model positive behavior and leadership for youth participants
Contribute to a collaborative onboard community environment
Adapt to changing schedules and conditions at sea
About World Ocean School
World Ocean School exists to provide students of all backgrounds with immersive sail training experiences to learn to care for themselves, their crew, and their ship, becoming vessels of change in the world they inherit. The organization uses the schooners Roseway and Denis Sullivan as platforms for this mission.
