Volunteers (various) - Boathouse 4, Portsmouth

Would you like to join the wonderful team of volunteers at our Shipshape Network South East Hub Boathouse 4?

Do you love Portsmouth, Wooden boats and our Naval Heritage?

Could you tell visitors the story of Boathouse 4?

Our volunteers get involved in;

• The conservation and restoration of small boats from the Portsmouth Naval Base’s collection that come to us for repair or restoration, including the restoration of the Armed Steam Cutter 26 built in 1910; Foxtrot 8, a 1959 landing craft used in the Falklands Conflict and one of National Historic Ships UK's Flagships of the Year 2022; and building a Coastal Motor Boat 4 - Motor Torpedo Boat from scratch. These are all projects funded by the Chancellor using LIBOR funds​

• Leading a daily tour of our workshop floor telling visitors about the work underway.
   
• Research projects on the boats in our care, including creating interpretation for our visitors.
   
• Telling our visitors about the significance and history of small boats in the Royal Navy and building boats in Boathouses 4,5,6,7.
   
• Demonstrate aspects of woodworking/boatbuilding or ropemaking to visitors – Training can be provided.
   
• Welcoming and interacting with our visitors.
   
• Help with our ‘hands-on’ activities and workshops for all ages.
   
• Crew our fleet of WWII boats.